A One Girl RESOLUTION

res·o·lu·tion [rez-uh-loo-shuhn]:

a resolve or determination:to make a firm resolution to do something.

11 resolutions to fuel a One Girl revolution.

1. Let go...

of 2010 as you welcome

a new year and watch old hurts go out with the tide

as new blessings flow in.

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2. Emulate children...

who have not yet grown

cynical and who see the earth

as a magical place

to love and learn.

3. Set a pretty table...

it's such simple act

that makes makes everyone

feel special and sets the stage

to make memories.

4. De-clutter...

the material stuff

and also mental clutter--

the stressful chatter inside

which once purged

clears a path for productivity.

5. Find your happy place so...

when stresses come

and your mood dips,

laughter and

comfort will arrive.

6. Spread love...

more of it than ever,

the real kind

you can never give up

or compromise on

because it's why

we're here.

7. Feather your cozy nest...

because you need

a haven where it's safe

to dream.

8. Occasionally indulge...

to invigorate your senses,

release endorphins,and

live out loud.

9. Embrace the spiritual...

stepping out in faith and

opening your heart and mind

to a divine plan

to prosper you

and not to harm you.

10. Sleep peacefully...

as a baby does,

dreaming sweet dreams and

waking with a smile.

11. Forgive yourself...

for being human

and prone to wander--

because underneath

heavy layers of guilt

lies a lovely soul

just waiting

to fly.

10 ONE GIRL Ways to Warm the Soul

felted wool wreath, Garnet Hill

In the midst of our busyness

this time of year

it's good to remember:

1.

"Every act of love is a work of peace."

(Mother Teresa)

Mjolk

2. 

Let peace begin with us today...yes!

But first,

a mug,

some snug, 

and maybe pom poms

on our toes.

Belgian Pearls

3.

Then we'll brave the elements

in a red scarf.

(Never underestimate the

power of the red scarf!)

mighty to save

4. 

We'll face the cold

sheltered by the warmth

of each other. 

Ralph Lauren

5. 

And possibly designer knitwear.

(I'm a boutique owner,

what can I say?)

mighty to save

Where was I?

Ah.

Peace.

The small things.

It's freezing out there!

6.

Perhaps inspiration

will lead us to bake

warm deliciousness

for someone weakened

by winter's chill.

the sartorialist

7.

Or share a simple

texted lovely thought.

mighty to save

8.

Or a prayer for strength.

Toast

9.

Because the more acts of love

and works of peace we initiate,

the more peace

will find its way

to our own soul.

House and Home

10. 

Because the earth is

not a cold dead place--

it's very much

alive

and breathing

with light and magic

  and blessings.

Stay warm, friends!

10 THINGS MORE IMPORTANT...THAN LOSING THOSE LAST 5 LBS.

1.

Savoring a SUNSET

while TWIRLING.

(bonus points if it's on the beach.)

2.

Realizing you're

ONLY HUMAN and finding

comfort in that awareness.

3.

Embracing LOVE.

(The true kind.)

4.

CUPCAKES

when they're

THIS PRETTY.

5.

Never losing your SASS.

6.

RESTING your weary bones.

(you've been working hard!)

7.

Stepping out in

courage and faith

to HOPE.

8.

Being there for

a PET.

9.

Taking care of your

HEART.

(and sharing it boldly.)

10.

Knowing you are

much

much

more

than a shape

or a size

or a

NUMBER.

Knowing

you are a soul

with promise.