This week my hope has kind of waxed and waned. It's been a challenge to "hold on for one more day" (to borrow an expression from an old song). After a battle of the mind I came to the conclusion that I have to give myself another chance; a dose of grace. I'm fighting the voices of "Failure" pretty hard. Do you ever have those voices that sneak up on you when you least expect it? The year has barely just begun and I'm thinking of giving up already. What??!? Yeah. Crazy talk (inside my head). So I am here today with my frail heart to let you know that I am committing to the future. Looking toward New Horizons! Since I still have family here through the weekend I am giving myself til next week to put together a personal mission statement. And I tell you for accountability to hold myself to it in case the voices come back to taunt me. Here are some resources that I have been reading this week that have inspired courage to make my own:
and also I want to say Thank You to Claudia at (a place for Twiggs) who asked for my 2011 wishes and wrote a very sweet post with a few of my wishes (the beginnings of a true list / mission statement)
and Pugly Pixel for featuring some images of my home from Flickr.
images: heather s thompson for gathering spriggs and jesse gillespie for gathering spriggs
Hang in there, Heather. 2011 holds great things for you, I just know it.
Posted by: Courtney | January 07, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Thanks so much Courtney! I appreciate your encouragement and for stopping by to offer some hope! I think I will gain some new perspective this weekend! :) Love your blog btw!
Posted by: Heather | January 07, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Give yourself a bit of time. I too seem to be sluggish with my plans for 2011. Trying to remember that it is only the 7th of January and it is okay to have a bit more down time, it is very restorative. Thanks for the continued inspiration you give
Posted by: Kathi | January 07, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Girl, no body here is gonna let you give up on your dreams! They are too dang beautiful. Just remember to be as kind and encouraging to yourself as you are to other people and you should have all the confidence in the world!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 07, 2011 at 11:47 AM
You can do it! Just keep hanging on and follow your dreams and you'll find 2011 to be an amazing year!
Wishes!
Reyna
Posted by: Reyna | January 07, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Thanks so much for your support and encouragement! I am blessed to have friends like you! thanks for stopping by today!
Posted by: Heather | January 07, 2011 at 09:40 PM
I know this song all to well. Try this dear friend...
"I love myself just the way I am". Be kinder to yourself. Have you ever watched the DVD You can heal your life by Louise Hay? The movie, not the book. I watch it almost everyday. You should get it. We share similar energies, I bet it would help you.
Posted by: Stephanie Ryan | January 08, 2011 at 02:01 AM
The dreams that roost in your heart are bigger than the voices. Beauty will always find a way. I'm praying for you, dearest. I love the photos and REALLY love how vulnerable and transparent you are allowing yourself to be with us.
Posted by: Ginny | January 08, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Thank you dear Ginny! I want to print out that first sentence and hang it on my wall. Thanks for your encouragement. I was beginning to wonder if I was being too transparent. too much to handle. so thank you, inspite of your difficult week.
Posted by: Heather | January 08, 2011 at 07:11 AM
Keep up the spirit Heather! There is just so much to find behind the horizon, and I am sure new chances and opportunities will meet you on the way.
Hugs, Iris
Posted by: Iris | January 08, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Yes! stay positive darling!! =D Luvs!
Posted by: Nuit | January 08, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Heather - I really admire your strength and determination. Thank you for being courageous enough to talk about it, and know that you are inspiration for others to quiet those doubts and keep working for your dreams.
Posted by: Ashley {Indie Pretty Projects} | January 11, 2011 at 02:36 PM