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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Ten on Tuesday | Well-intended.

...just six days into the new year and I'm already documenting intentions. Thank you, Carole - I think this is a record! I wasn't sure I was even going to do anything (more than that One Thing) this year until Christmas. But things came together and I have a word - it's Present. as in Be Present. Inspired almost entirely by these two images.

Katie took that first photo back on December 2 and Kal Barteski posted the second one on Instagram three weeks ago. When I saw Kal's post, I remembered a quotation I'd read on Ali Edwards' blog years ago (it took me a few hours to track it down!)

...but the biggest mistake I made is the one that most of us make while doing this. I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of the three on them sitting in the grass on a quilt in the shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages 6, 4, and 1. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and what we talked about, and how they sounded, and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in a hurry to get on to the next things: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less. ~ Anna Quindlen

I am not at all one for regrets, but these words spoke loudly to me when I first read them ... and even louder now. I want to turn those wishes into reality. Marc & I have been married over 30 years and the girls are grown; but with Charlie...well, it's all possible!

And with that short introduction, here's my list.

1. Be still. Practice breathing. and waiting.
2. Make good choices. Say Yes. and No.
3. Pay attention.
4. Listen closely.
5. Nurture relationships.
6. Count my blessings.
7. Take pictures. Make notes. Write stories. (treasure the doing)
8. Laugh out loud.
9. Say I Love You.
10. Pray continuously.

Honestly, I haven't been this excited about a year (or a word) ... maybe ever. Here's to 2015!

 

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11 Comments:

Blogger Bonny said...

I'm sitting here teary-eyed reading the Anna Quindlen quote, especially the last sentence; thanks for taking the time to track it down."Be present" is one of my most important intentions this year, so thank you for your presence and present!

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Lydia said...

Very inspiring and all very good intentions.

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Debbie said...

Your list of intentions show a lot of wisdom. Have you ever read Jean-Pierre De Caussade's Sacrament of the Present Moment? It was written in 18th century France, but contains so much that is relevant to our busy lives today.

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Patty said...

Because I worked everyday of Dan's life one of my biggest regrets is that I feel like we were always moving on to the next thing instead of enjoying the moment. He's okay and we're okay but... I'm getting myself a new journal TODAY Mary. Putting the old one away that has pretty much sat since 2012. And #8, here's to a whole lot of that this year! xo

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger margene said...

Mary! I love your list!

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Beth said...

I love the photo of you and Charlie!

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Vicki Knitorious said...

I hope you're having a fabulous day today!! By the looks of this list, you've a great year ahead...

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Carole said...

I'm so happy for you that you have found the perfect word! Enjoy the process of how it works in your life!

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Sue said...

Just love this, Mary. Happy New Year!

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger Kym said...

I have that quote written in my journal from the time Ali shared it. It's BIG. And how wonderful that it will serve as your inspiration this year. I can't wait to see where it takes you! XO

Tuesday, 06 January, 2015  
Blogger alexa said...

What a very beautifully and simply expressed list. You have a lovely soul.

Wednesday, 07 January, 2015  

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