2010 - 2011: Look Back and Then Look Forward...

“No one ever regarded the First of January with indifference. It is that from which all date their time, and count upon what is left. It is the nativity of our common Adam.” Charles Lamb

Mourning Doves by John James Audubon

The new writing assignment from MamaKat's Writing Workshop is a helpful way to review the year that just ended and re-focus on the year ahead. 2010 was a year that many would like to forget and that, perhaps, a smaller number will consider an abundant year. 2011 still holds its mystery and message. As we journey through it, we will learn more. What we must do is maintain a positive spirit and attitude.

In 2010, unemployment continued to soar in the USA, many lost homes and health-care, the earthquakes in various locations created havoc and devastation, Madoff went to jail for massive embezzlement, we lost some very talented souls, and yet, through it all, we hoped for a better day, month, year.
In the context of the assignment below, I chose question #1. I would have to say that 2010 was a challenging year. The word for 2010 - Challenging! Read more on my 2011 thoughts below...

This Week’s Prompts:
1.) Choose a word that encompasses 2010 and describe why. What word will you choose as your theme for 2011?
2.) If the way you spent your New Year's Eve is any indication of how the rest of the year will go, how would you say your future is looking right about now?
3.) Drunk.
4.) What happened in 2010 that you'd rather not repeat?
5.) Read and Respond: "If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up." ~J.M. Power


In terms of 2011, I would hesitate to choose words that are narrow or that limit the endless possibilities that this year holds for all of us. When I thought of this assignment, I was tempted to think of words that would be the easy opposite of challenging ... However, I am going with the word "flourishing!"

I believe that we all have the potential to flourish this year and that our limitations, imagined and real, will be lifted so we can soar like birds into the glorious rays of sun. I've always liked my motto; ask, believe, receive, because it encompasses all the necessary ways we can bring divine grace and good fortune our way.
May you flourish in 2011 and may your days be beautiful and bright!

Some Food for Thought: What do you envision for your 2011? How do you plan to accomplish your goals? I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!

PHOTO CREDITS: Mourning Dove John James Audubon Wikipedia

Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet