To be honest I'm never very successful at new year resolutions. I tend to believe that I am more of a spontaneous soul rather than an organized, goal oriented person. I prefer to put together a list of wishes than a list of goals. But of course, spontaneous or goal oriented we all have wishes, hopes, resolutions, -whatever we want to call them for the new year ahead of us, don't we? which BTW it is about to start, -only hours away.
It has been a tough year for our world. 2016 is leaving in many of us a deep sense of vulnerability. Watching and reading the news this year have been really scary. All kind of devastating events all over the globe; and realizing that our world is so divided and polarized really takes me to a very vulnerable place. I am a mother and I can't stop worrying what kind of world my kid is growing in. That's a thought I have in my mind pretty much on a daily basis. But in the middle of all the nonsense we see around us, there is always a kid's smile, nature around reminding us what a beautiful world this is, a family member we love, a dream we want to follow and our faith, our hope, our hard work, our hands constructing and the good example we want to leave to our kids.
I find great comfort and strength when I pray.
When my faith whispers into my ear: everything will be all right in the world, then I'm OK.
Here, to a wonderful New Year, peaceful, healthy and full of love for all.
These are a few things I pray for:
I pray for the good health of the ones I love, for myself so I can take care of my loved ones and for every single kid on earth. Every single one.
I pray every day to be the best mother I can possibly be to my amazing boy, the most caring, loving, patient and understanding mother of all.
I pray for my wonderful husband. That amazing man God put in front of me 20 years ago. To be always loving and understanding to him too.
I pray to become a better daughter and remember to give thanks every day for my parents.
I pray that my eyes can see more justice and peace in our beautiful and wounded world.
I pray I’m able to understand and not judge even when it is too hard to understand and not being judgmental.
I pray that I am aware enough of taking good care of myself, by eating healthy food, exercising more, practicing kindness always -no matter what-, and appreciate nature around me.
I pray that I keep working as hard as possible to embrace the present, the now, this very moment and learn from it and give thanks for it.
I pray that I can stop worrying –at least a little- about the future, about the world, about our leaders.
I pray I can remember to give thanks every day, every single day.
I pray to be brave enough to follow my dreams.
I pray I can be that rock I want to be to the people I love and I pray to not be afraid to fall apart.
I pray I don’t forget to breath; in and out as many times as possible, every day.
I pray I never ever forget to pray.
