January One, Twenty-Ten

January One, Twenty-Ten

The title has the makings of a big Hollywood production doesn't it? In the voice of that dude from Dragnet. Jack something I think. January One, Twenty-Ten. Has hope, has possibilities, has forgiveness, and most importantly means Two Thousand Nine is over. Period. Done. Can't go back. Ever, ever again.

I'm grateful about that.

The new year is filled with unlimited possibilities and commendable intention. Promises, new outlooks, different ways, the start, the beginning, change, transformation.

Opportunity~

There's a new rock that I climb on when I go on my walks and it looks southwest over the whole valley. I precariously perch on the tip and feel the current of wind as it naturally brings my arms up like wings and allows me to glide in the breeze. The quilt of copious green below me is the land of my surrounding neighbors. I wonder if they ever look out there window and wonder who the crazy lady that dances and stretches on her walks is.

It's me, me, Be

I have been talking about starting a walking club forever and I thought I would just "Do-It" as they say.

That is my commitment for January One, Twenty-Ten.

And so I begin,
"What do I have to be grateful about in 2009..."

I am grateful for all that I have learned in 2009.

I am grateful to have learned about patience. I learned to not only stop and smell the flowers, but see if there's any bugs on them before you stick your nose in to smell. I learned to smile at idiot drivers and bless them. It also helps to immediately thank God for the awareness and not hitting them.

I am grateful to have more home cooked meals and learn all the ways we can serve cream of mushroom soup. Sarra has really been the captain of our kitchen and so I have learned to surrender my area a little.

I am grateful to have support and understanding of those that hold me up as I grow. I have learned the value of immeasurable friendship. Blood and batter between all those that are tied to me by DNA and those that just want to be there. I am grateful!

I am grateful to have learned about the prospect of giving up perfection. One doesn't do this casually after tea, mind you. It has been a journey. Thank you Colette for the visual of the rainbow tutu that didn't match anything.

I am grateful for the learning of others as I am finally old enough to listen. Really listen. There's a lot of wisdom out there. Find a mentor, a role model, someone who is already taking the action steps to live their dream. Talk to them. A lot...

I am grateful to have learned about the library. I had forgotten about these wonderful places. Seriously! They have stuff for FREE!!! Then, they have the Friends of the Library, which is their bookstore and they sell books for CHEAP!! Like 50 cents to two dollars.

I am grateful to have learned how to say good bye to someone I love. My foster mother, Eddie "went to be with Jesus" as they say, and I was fortunate enough to have been able to hold her hands and stroke her cheek, just like she did for me when I was a baby. I thank my mom, Shasti, for helping me walk through the nursing home and just let the love pour out.

I am grateful to have learned how to build my core muscles while walking and can't wait to show others how to do it, too!

Happy Twenty-Ten, Everyone!

Blessings for you and those you hold dear,

Coach Be