My sister-in-law just sent me a WhatsApp, quoting Pepper Potts' line from The Avengers: "I was having 12% of the moment." I love that line, I love that whole movie. As we embark on a new year, all 366 days of it, how much of the moment are we going to have?
Okay, maybe that doesn't make too much sense, but give me a moment (or in the words of Rosie, give me a little bit moment). As we reflect on this past year that is now gone, what do we think about? Do we remember all of the things that we accomplished or all of the things are were left undone? Did we hit those resolutions or did we falter on January 7th and said, "well, there's always next year"? Often, resolutions come across like items on a bucket list, which is not what a resolution is. A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something, it is that easy. I'm not saying that the actual keeping of a resolution is easy, but to make one is. But do we get caught up in the lists of it all and the overwhelming ambitiousness of the resolutions that we forget to experience the moment? Did you have moments in 2015 that maybe, just maybe, you only shared a bit in because you were too worried about everything else yet to be done?
Don't get me wrong, I am a person that likes to know the next step and I'm not the most patient of people. I had so many times in that last year looking forward to the next step to the point of forgetting to remember the step I was currently on. There were many 12% moments.
I did have some awesome 100% moments, though. Never forget to remember the positive.
So, my goal this year is simple. I didn't make a massive list of what I need to change or things that needed to be done. I made one simple goal (which shall remain personal) and resolved to keep it in the moment. I'll still be a planner, of course, but I'm not going to forget to enjoy the moments now, because they do pass.
As you reflect on the past year and think on the year that has already started, how much of the moment do you want?
Okay, maybe that doesn't make too much sense, but give me a moment (or in the words of Rosie, give me a little bit moment). As we reflect on this past year that is now gone, what do we think about? Do we remember all of the things that we accomplished or all of the things are were left undone? Did we hit those resolutions or did we falter on January 7th and said, "well, there's always next year"? Often, resolutions come across like items on a bucket list, which is not what a resolution is. A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something, it is that easy. I'm not saying that the actual keeping of a resolution is easy, but to make one is. But do we get caught up in the lists of it all and the overwhelming ambitiousness of the resolutions that we forget to experience the moment? Did you have moments in 2015 that maybe, just maybe, you only shared a bit in because you were too worried about everything else yet to be done?
Don't get me wrong, I am a person that likes to know the next step and I'm not the most patient of people. I had so many times in that last year looking forward to the next step to the point of forgetting to remember the step I was currently on. There were many 12% moments.
I did have some awesome 100% moments, though. Never forget to remember the positive.
I moved to China...never thought that would happen. I had this moment, where I realized that first grade is a constant battle of insanity, but it's going to work out.
I had this moment with my siblings, the triumphant four fruits. They threw me a sweet birthday party before I flew out for China.
I had this moment. The day CELTA finished in Belfast and I realized how much I was going to miss all of these wonderful goons and Belfast.
I had this moment. The day my parents and I drove from England to Scotland. Nothing could have been more breathtaking.
I had this moment. An end to a day of fun, falling in love with this magnificent coastline in Northern Ireland.
And this moment. This was the day my parents and I got to the cottage we were staying at outside of York. We took a walk, finally back in a place that will hold my heart forever.
So, my goal this year is simple. I didn't make a massive list of what I need to change or things that needed to be done. I made one simple goal (which shall remain personal) and resolved to keep it in the moment. I'll still be a planner, of course, but I'm not going to forget to enjoy the moments now, because they do pass.
As you reflect on the past year and think on the year that has already started, how much of the moment do you want?
Well said :D
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