1. What do you want to acknowledge yourself for in regard to 2007?

In 2007 I ultimately uncovered the roots of who I am. I began a process of learning and unlearning. I began the journey of self-actualization. I confronted my fears of digging too deep, getting too dirty and dove into the muddy muck that holds the ancient roots of my soul.

 

In 2007 I created a home and slid into the nurturing of our family. I learned how to clean, organize, and arrange. I learned how to compose grocery lists, create meals, and do dishes. I learned how to create a sense of sanctuary, often in the midst of chaos. I learned how to create magic from nothingness.

In 2007 I found that deeper self love promotes deeper romance between my husband and I. I learned that a feminist perspective revolutionizes friendships and family relationships. I learned to love through brokenness and decay. I learned that love is all you need and communication is a vehicle for love.

In 2007 the path of my education has slowly and surely be lighted and the silt that once covered it is being swept away. My heart began to recognize my dreams and is acknowledging that I can do this.

In 2007 I learned how to learn, how to be taught, how to open myself up to knowledge and enlightenment.

2. What is there to grieve about 2007?

I grieve the moments in 2007 that I lost by being discontent and wishing for something different, something more. I forgive myself for allowing those "here, nows" to slip away, for not enjoying every minute to its fullest.

I grieve the moments in 2007 I lost to severe anxiety and self-doubt. I forgive myself for trying to treat those moments with self-medication and getting lost.

I grieve the moments in 2007 I lost in laziness. I forgive myself for getting overwhelmed and treating that engulfing emotion of helplessness with inactivity.

I grieve the moments, in 2007, of dear friend's lives I lost by silence and fear of judgment. I forgive myself for avoidance.

I grieve the judgments I made on other human-beings in 2007. I grieve the yucky fog those judgements created in my heart and mind. I forgive myself for allowing a critical spirit to dictate my acceptance of others.

3. Declaration of 2007-- Complete.

2007, You were a wild and crazy ride. A beautiful and trying journey. You were long and short. You were full of blessing. Your joy was made all the brighter by your woes. My heart is full of gratitude for the life we had together and now I am letting you go-- to the place wherever time goes. I declare you complete!

2008 is my year of cultivation and education. And above all else-- Love.

How about you? I would love your participation, we're in this together darlings. Post in your own blog, "post" in your heart, write in your journal, but declare! Our declarations are so, so powerful. And share! I would love to hear from you beautiful ones.