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**51anna** · 01-01-2008, 10:39 AM

I haven't made New Year's Resolutions in a very long time because I think it kind of sets you up for trouble.

But, this year I think I will.

I've gone through a big change, very recently. I made a long-distance move to be near my daughter and son-in-law and for my husband's job. I gave up my job which I loved a lot. It's the best job I've ever had and I almost want to say, 'ever will have'. But, I won't say that.

We've bought a new place in a new city and will be moving into it soon. I am also going to go job-hunting soon and I realized that it's scaring me more than it should. I have been hearing the voice that tells me I have no skills, I'm old, I make mistakes. I flatly refuse to let this voice affect me anymore. In fact, I know that if I listen to this voice, I will not find the job I am looking for. I will veer off my soul's path and I will begin to be lost. I have come much too far to let that happen.

I have also just found out that I'm going to be a Grandma, which is beyond my wildest dreams. Somehow, it will bring it full circle for me. I deserve this goodness in my life, and I'm not saying that out of arrogance. It took me half a century to get to this place, where I can bring good things into my life.

So, my resolution is to believe in myself the way I believe in those I love.

Paulie · 01-01-2008, 10:49 AM

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So, my resolution is to believe in myself the way I believe in those I love.

WOW that brings tears to my eyes.

You are an amazing woman and I thank you so much for sharing that with us.

A grandma....that is awesome.

I am going to borrow your resolution. I dont make them, but that one sentence you said.....I want that in my life too

Thank you for sharing your fear and your hope.

**Rowan** · 01-01-2008, 02:56 PM

I love the way you look at life, Anna, and you inspire me more than you know.

bugsworth · 01-01-2008, 03:57 PM

What a powerful post! Thank You and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

swamijapa · 01-01-2008, 08:14 PM

What a great post.
Anna, you are a real inspiration to me. Trust in your HP that everything will work out OK. And that job, as your resolution says, just believe in yourself. I love that. All the best. Swamijapa

madscientist · 01-01-2008, 08:22 PM

Congratulations Anna! I hope you're incredibly successful at your resolution this year!

***indigo*** · 01-02-2008, 03:42 AM

Anna you can never be arrogant, you're too beautiful a soul, thanks for such an inspiring post grandma.

love you Annie

Fluttering · 01-05-2008, 03:58 PM

Congradulations Anna

Outstanding. Wonderful perspective too

01-01-2008, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 11,160	New Year, New Start I haven't made New Year's Resolutions in a very long time because I think it kind of sets you up for trouble. But, this year I think I will. I've gone through a big change, very recently. I made a long-distance move to be near my daughter and son-in-law and for my husband's job. I gave up my job which I loved a lot. It's the best job I've ever had and I almost want to say, 'ever will have'. But, I won't say that. We've bought a new place in a new city and will be moving into it soon. I am also going to go job-hunting soon and I realized that it's scaring me more than it should. I have been hearing the voice that tells me I have no skills, I'm old, I make mistakes. I flatly refuse to let this voice affect me anymore. In fact, I know that if I listen to this voice, I will not find the job I am looking for. I will veer off my soul's path and I will begin to be lost. I have come much too far to let that happen. I have also just found out that I'm going to be a Grandma, which is beyond my wildest dreams. Somehow, it will bring it full circle for me. I deserve this goodness in my life, and I'm not saying that out of arrogance. It took me half a century to get to this place, where I can bring good things into my life. So, my resolution is to believe in myself the way I believe in those I love. __________________ Anna "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

01-01-2008, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rowan Lucky Cracka Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,021 Blog Entries: 1	I love the way you look at life, Anna, and you inspire me more than you know. __________________ *Christmas is cancelled.*

01-01-2008, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
madscientist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: VA Posts: 110	Congratulations Anna! I hope you're incredibly successful at your resolution this year! __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Churchill

01-02-2008, 03:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,146	Anna you can never be arrogant, you're too beautiful a soul, thanks for such an inspiring post grandma. love you Annie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

01-05-2008, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 2,710	Congradulations Anna Outstanding. Wonderful perspective too __________________

01-01-2008, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,121	What a powerful post! Thank You and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

01-01-2008, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
swamijapa Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 51	What a great post. Anna, you are a real inspiration to me. Trust in your HP that everything will work out OK. And that job, as your resolution says, just believe in yourself. I love that. All the best. Swamijapa

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