Hi there! Well here we are, on New Year’s Eve, reflecting on the past twelve months. I’ve enjoyed watching on Instagram other people’s reels of their favorite moments from the past year. I had a very difficult time, myself, limiting my pictures to create a ‘year in review’ reel. My garden produced so many beautiful flowers this year! It was an absolute joy to tend to them.
If I had picked a Word for 2023, it would have been ‘Create’. With two large crochet blankets, a crochet sweater, a few wreaths and so many floral arrangements, I was able to use my creative energy in so many ways! It was such a fun year for creating.
Following on from Páraig’s post on The Three Hairs, I’m going to pick a word for 2024. It’s the same word that Páraig picked, actually: Purpose. Between a church sermon, a book, a tv series, and a blog post, too many sources were trying to teach me about the importance of purpose to ignore it.
For me, I’ll be focusing on doing everything with purpose. I’m going to work on eliminating ‘going through the motions’ and instead, concentrate on being present – especially with repetitive tasks.
Of course, there is the task of finding my purpose. That’s possibly a big task, but I think my purpose is to serve in small ways. My (or your) purpose doesn’t have to be to solve the world’s problems, but could be to bring joy to the world in the little things that we do. We’ll see how my journey goes. 🙂
I truly have had so many wonderful moments this year. I really enjoyed visiting with family and friends. I have one friend in particular with whom we love traveling to gardens together. My husband and I continue to travel and explore new places. And I’ve enjoyed lots of biking this year, especially with my husband.
It’s not always sunny, the flowers don’t always grow and sometimes the bike rides are really hard. But it’s important to remember that ‘this too shall pass’ – sometimes quickly and sometimes not so quickly. I’m grateful to have learned to be patient in this regard.
I’m thankful to be celebrating another New Year’s Eve! I wish you and your loved ones the very best for 2024. May all of our dreams come true! ❤️
In Peace,
Dana
Mom in the Garden 
Happy New Year to you too!
Thanks so much, Sharon! 🙂
Storm Geraldine put paid to my cycling this morning.
Lovely thoughts, a chara. Enlighten me about the TV series please. 🤔
In the meantime, although we are longing fo biking in shorts, enjoy these dark days. Our purpose begins in the dark! 🎆
The wind is one element that I have yet to befriend on the bike, Páraig (and right behind that is rain)! Hoping to get out on Wednesday this week. Cold is no problem as long as there is no frost.
The tv series is on Disney + and is called The Bear. One character, Richie, had no purpose in his life – and it showed – until the very end of the 2nd season (there are only 2 seasons so far). It was slow going, and definitely not for everyone – but I enjoyed it and that point was important! 😉
Thanks so much, Páraig. I appreciate your comments throughout the year!
Friend of mine talks about a ‘lazy wind’…
“It would go through you instead of around!”
haha! That’s funny – makes sense, but not what I’d think of as a lazy wind! and it’s the worst kind.
Ooh! I get ya! 🙈
It sounds and looks like this past year was a nice one. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year.
I would say that it was a nice one, Karen. Thanks so much for your lovely comments throughout the year(s!). Blessings to you in 2024. 🙂