It has been too long away from my blog and thus the backyard. We have been surviving through the fall, not thriving the way I had envisioned. Back to work is going well, the family is doing well, the animals are doing well….. the garden is surviving and well….. the cooking fun fell to the back burner.
So, New year means a new start – a new sunrise to the day. I have lots planned in my mind and intentionally be present at the forefront. Not to rush – to read – to walk – to rest – to play games and puzzles. I am not sure why that each day, I find myself sprinting to bedtime. Personally, I want to focus on each moment and just be there – not anxious – not frustrated but present to be me – help the ones around me, take a deep breath, and keep walking the path ahead. It might look wobbly at times, but trust yourself to keep going.
To that end, I have lots of ideas about posts and goals for 2022. The first one that we as a family are embarking on is the 100 days of Real Food Challenge from Lisa Leake. We started today, and I am excited to make some healthy choices. It is crucial with my autoimmune disease to limit inflammation naturally as much as possible, so a better diet is helpful. Through our challenge, I’ll post updates on our successes and even mishaps. Join us if you would like – it should be quite an adventure in the kitchen and so much more fun to do with others.
As I say goodbye for today, I added my vision board for the year. Ashton inspired me to make a poster of my goals for 2022 in a creative and motivating way. Try it out – it was a fun process, but I think the rewarding part was really thinking over my goals to make them visual instead of just jotting them down. As a teacher, I often ask my students to transform their notes into a creative display of their knowledge, so this activity was perfect for me to deeply reflect on this year.
Enjoy each day. Take a walk outside and say thank you to someone for being here with you. Happy New Year, and I pray that 2022 is a beautiful and merry year for all.
Bitsy's Backyard 