Well, guys, 2020 is almost over. Who would’ve predicted what we would go through as a global community when we first launched into 2020!! But today is the last day. We made it.
I’m sitting here, coffee in hand, tree still up but half the decorations knocked off by a cat or two, grateful for all that 2020 has taught me. And I’m looking forward to what 2021 might have instore. I was scrolling Instagram, as one does, when I read a recent post by Emily at Mom Struggling Well { my favourite podcast!! } And I loved her recap of the year, which nudged me to do one of my own, based on THIS post.
For 2020, my Word of the Year was Seek. And I had come up with a list of ways I wanted to Seek. So, an honest review, heart on my sleeve, for you to close out 2020.
SEEK TRUTH – through open, honest conversation and guided talks, I found some truth. Some was easy to accept, some hurt like a bugger.
SEEK POSITIVITY – I choose to surround myself with glass half full people. And I will also pick to see the bright side.
SEEK WELLNESS – I took my health by the horns this year. I moved more, eat better { still love me some sugar though } and came out feeling so much better about this 45 year body I call home.
SEEK PEACE – a quiet cup of coffee, a still wander in the dark, knowing that God is in control, I’m so thankful for the peace of 2020, in the midst of so much chaos.
SEEK GOD – the irony of this, churches closed and so it was up to me to seek time and space out for God. Worship music, podcasts and Christian people in my life helped me with this throughout 2020
SEEK HEALING – this one stopped me in my tracks this morning. I feel like it should say forgiveness….and I have to admit, there’s so much more work that needs to be done here. There are things that need to be healed, forgiven.
SEEK NATURE – I feel so fortunate to be able to have spent so much time in nature. Walking in my yard, exploring beaches around this part of the province and beyond, and hiking so many trails. I feel like my mental health benefitted greatly from seeking nature in 2020.
SEEK GRATITUDE – so much to be thankful for and I certainly am. Provision, guidance, opportunity, I had it good this year in many ways and I am grateful, so very thankful.
SEEK LAUGHTER – I laughed a lot. But there was lots of tears, too. It was not the easiest year in some ways. But there was laughter and good times.
SEEK CREATIVITY – usually I would have rocked this but I didn’t feel like I did a ton of creative things this year. I need to clean up my studio space and fix that. It feeds my soul.
SEEK ADVENTURE – ohhhh, there were adventures of all sorts. Waterfalls, hikes, beaches, vacation – lots of adventures and I hope to continue that in 2021
SEEK JOY – my favourite, always. I found joy. In many ways, places and with many of the people in my life. There is no end to the joy to be found.
I know that everyone had different battles to fight throughout the year. It was a year of loss as a community due to the mass shootings, COVID and the changes that brought to our ordinary life. Everyone did the best they could despite it all. Fortunately, we have a new year stretching out in front of us, let’s make the best of it.
Warmly,
Lori
