welcome 2014!

For many years, I didn't set New Year's resolutions at all.  Then I switched to New Year's intentions.  My latest version of New Year's "non-resolutions" is choosing a word for the year.  Something that will guide me.  Something that I will put out into the universe so that it might come back to me and help me live the life that I want to be living more fully. Something that is like an intention and resolution all rolled up in one. 
My word for 2014 is courage.  The courage to try new things - whether it's in yoga class, in relationships, in my hobbies, in my job...just having the courage to step up, put myself out there, try something new.  The courage to take risks - to do things I've never done, to risk failing and succeeding, to recognize that growth happens when we put ourselves and our hearts and our beliefs on the line.  The courage to speak my peace - to use my voice, to stand up for others and to stand up for myself, to speak with compassion and confidence, to not swallow my words because I'm afraid I will disappoint others.  The courage to love more boldly - even if it means getting hurt somewhere along the way.  The courage to say "yes".  And the courage to say "no".  I think there are going to be endless opportunities to be bold and courageous this year...here's to this new adventure!  May 2014 bring joy, laughter, good health, peace, and love...in abundance...to one and all!