Sacrifice

“In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.” 

~Henry Ward Beecher

Sacrifice …that is the word that keeps popping up in my mind since Saturday.   Sacrifice=Love….is that right?

Sacrifice is what I do as a mom, wife, daughter and sister everyday.  Sometimes I don’t mind doing what I do, because I know that is the job I’ve chosen, but there are days in wish I could take a break and live like the dreams in my mind think I should be living…you know the ones where you get to escape to a Cape Cod retreat, walking on the beach, listening to the ocean roar, or the one where you find a passion and live life with more zeal and purpose. 

Yes…I know I have a purpose…I would do anything for my family…I would push them out of the way of a bus if I had too… I just ….insert sigh…get board and need a new perspective I guess.  

       I know, I sound terrible...selfish...like a stupid board housewife... woe is me...maybe its the winter blues talking...maybe its the mid-life doldrums... maybe its just the feeling of being undervalued by my kids and husband...maybe its peri-menopause (and I would like to pause!!!)I don’t know...hasn’t anyone else ever felt this way? 

~Beth

Welcome 2012

....the New Year....what thoughts does that bring to you?

...a do over?
...actions that you would like to take to make
 a change in your life, big or small?
...get bills paid off?
...never look back...move forward from a bad relationship?
...spend more time with family?

the list could go on and on!

I look at this New Year with bright eyes and new visions for my life. Here is my list of hopeful new beginnings for 2012:
FINANCES:
1. Pay off 3 to 4 credit cards
2. cut all credit cards up and stop charging ...only buy if you have the cash.
HEALTH:
3. exercise regularly, slim down, eat healthy.
4. practice more patience & gratitude toward myself, my family and others.
5. meditate and pray more.
FAMILY:
6. Slow down and realize what blessing are right in front of me, no need to look else where for
  gratification. Stay in the present moment.
ME:
7. read more.
8. take more pictures.
9. learn 2 new things about my camera.

WORD OF THE YEAR:
10.  BALANCE  --finances, health, family life and me.


it seems like a long list...but several are very do able and if I accomplish at least 3 of these I will be happy with myself. Now that my list is out there and I can be held accountable because they are written down...what about you?

Wishing you all the best in 2012!

~Beth

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