When I wrote yesterday’s post, I had today’s post in mind (anybody else do that, too?). See, I have specific things that I want to invite into my life going forward. For the first time in a long time, these things came to me quickly, easily, and oh so clearly. I didn’t have to struggle before they came, I didn’t have to wonder or debate. They were simply there.

I saw it as a sign, and I’m more than ready to put those intentions out there. So, in no particular order, here goes.

 

Prosperity

What a funny one to put on a list, huh? But I’m going to own it. I’m not saying I want to be Bill Gates or Oprah wealthy, but I’d love to be able to pay all of my bills and save some money for a rainy day and pay down my debt all at the same time. Right now, only two out of the three are happening, and I’d love to change that. It doesn’t seem like too much to ask for.

Also, universe, in case you’re listening, I’m totally ready to work for it. Let’s just be clear on that.

 

Serenity

I want a soul-deep sort of serenity. That kind of serenity that comes from doing good work that just so happens to be the work you were meant to do in the first place. Know what I mean? How does one go about achieving that – experimentation?

 

Knowledge

I’m a curious sort of person, and I want to know more – I’ve always been that way, and I hope the learning never stops. I’d love for this year to be the year of taking eclasses and learning new skills. I’m kind of already doing this, with ongoing classes in art journaling, photography inspirations, editing tips, marketing tips, and I just signed up for a poster design class. Time to learn! Bring it.

 

Confidence

I second-guess myself constantly. I’d love to get to a place where I feel confident in the work I do and the skills I have. I’m sort of there, but it’s a shaky confidence (if I’m totally honest about it). I think knowing more and learning more and practicing more would help boost up the confidence.

 

Patience

I’m not the most patient of people, both with myself and others, and I’d like for that to change. Even if it’s just a little. So, I’ve been reminding myself lately to take a breath before reacting or responding. No big changes yet, but new habits take a while to form, right?

 

Acceptance

I think this part of validation (feeling it and giving it), part just feeling comfortable in my own skin and with the work I do, part patience, and part open mind.

 

Passion

I’d love to get back to the place where I feel burning passion for work. I’m really close to it right now, but a little further would be nice.

 

 

Comparison

I’m as human as anyone else, and am prone to fits of jealousy and comparison that just aren’t that pretty. I manage to keep them to myself when they happen, and to breathe through them when they show up so they don’t happen that often, but I’m not particularly proud of that part of me. I’d love it if it got smaller or went away entirely.

 

Procrastination

For all of my organizing, you may not know that I’m also a wonderful procrastinator and that I do excel at the art of laziness. There are several big to-do list items that I’m avoiding (or have avoided) recently because I didn’t make them important enough to do. I think resting is good, but if you only knew how good I am at putting things off, you might be surprised (like the haircut I desperately need or the eye doctor appointment I’m five months behind in making). I think I organize so I don’t procrastinate (still happens, though).

 

Self-Doubt

I think other artists will especially know what I mean when I say that I am my own worst critic and my harshest judge. I can pick out the flaws in my work so quickly, and I’d like to develop the ability to be my biggest cheerleader instead.

 

 

What about you? What do you want to invite in or let go of?