I am pontificating my year as I wait for my lasagna to finish in the oven. We were at a church service last week, and they were doing a conversation with some people about their biggest lessons learned this past year. I thought, “That’s a great idea!” I don’t know about you, but I am always so quick to think about what I want for the next year, that I miss the opportunity to learn the lessons from this year!

Playing bocce ball somewhere in the middle of the ocean

2010 has been an eventful year for me:

-transitioning off sabbatical and into new roles in my job

-becoming the owner of three chickens and receiver of fresh eggs everyday (I love it–highly recommend!)

-decision to eat better, over and over again, leading to my first experience with CSAs (which as much as I loved the idea and the values, it was too hard for me in this stage of my life where I am gone half the time, and I feel overwhelmed by the amount of veggies that goes bad in my absence)

I wish I spent more time reflecting on my lessons for the year, but here are a few:

  1. Small steps towards wonder and whimsy are worth it
  2. Surrender is a consistent reality, not just a one time deal
  3. Reading and looking at inspirational things are good, acting on them much better
  4. Most things gain some perspective with a long walk and a good laugh
  5. It’s very hard to get to the gym, but I will always be glad I went
  6. Be totally real and raw with your closest friends and you will never have to carry a burden on your own
  7. Marry someone who loves your cooking–it makes you feel good about yourself everyday.

What are your lessons from 2010? And how will they affect your 2011?

Happy New Year everyone!

I think my lasagna is done.

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