Congratulations on your many well-deserved awards. I was once part of a writer's group, and any time any one of us did something worthy of celebrating (a publishing credit, finishing a draft, giving up on a story going nowhere, just keeping on) we'd all don party-store tiaras and cheer each other. It felt good. So I don my tiara in your honor! I am awarding myself the Fuzzy Blanket of Persistent Presence. I've spent more time recently in the present moment (as opposed to ruminating about past mistakes or future terrors). I'm happier for it, and I'm proud of myself.
The Fuzzy Blanket of Persistent Presence is SO good. I'm gunning for this award in the coming year Asha and Asha! I will be snuggled into it wearing my tiara cheering you on.
I am giving myself the Open Space Between My Ears award for softening into my judgements, both of myself and others. Working to make this a consistent practice until I arrive at the place where it no longer exists in me. I am proud of myself for the gains I've made this year.
Woo-hoo! Softening is definitely the next level of growth for me. It hasn't been in my skillset most of my life, but I'd like it to be. I'm so proud of you for welcoming it in! That isn't easy work.
This is awesome! I hear you and am with you on the HRT and sleep. Sleep is so important, it's totally worth it! And as for this being a reflective time of year — yes, we are meant to be in hibernation mode! My husband and I have no kids and stopped all gift-giving years ago, which helped, and ever since covid we've had few if any holiday parties to go to. That makes it easier to actually slow down, which feels so much better this time of year. I give myself the award for a lifetime of avoiding overwork, and the strength to do less in winter!
Yay! Amazing achievements, each one. I’m giving myself an award for continuing to improve in not taking things personally and responding with consistent kindness. The sometimes grouchiness and resentment of my younger self has largely disappeared as I practice gratitude for all I have. I’m a holiday lover (as you know) so you will be getting cookies, cuz I love you so. But I so look forward to the quiet time that comes after January 1st.
Congratulations on your many well-deserved awards. I was once part of a writer's group, and any time any one of us did something worthy of celebrating (a publishing credit, finishing a draft, giving up on a story going nowhere, just keeping on) we'd all don party-store tiaras and cheer each other. It felt good. So I don my tiara in your honor! I am awarding myself the Fuzzy Blanket of Persistent Presence. I've spent more time recently in the present moment (as opposed to ruminating about past mistakes or future terrors). I'm happier for it, and I'm proud of myself.
Oooo, that's a good one! And harder to win than it seems like it should be. I am tipping my tiara to you!
The Fuzzy Blanket of Persistent Presence is SO good. I'm gunning for this award in the coming year Asha and Asha! I will be snuggled into it wearing my tiara cheering you on.
I am giving myself the Open Space Between My Ears award for softening into my judgements, both of myself and others. Working to make this a consistent practice until I arrive at the place where it no longer exists in me. I am proud of myself for the gains I've made this year.
Thanks for this amazing post Asha!
Woo-hoo! Softening is definitely the next level of growth for me. It hasn't been in my skillset most of my life, but I'd like it to be. I'm so proud of you for welcoming it in! That isn't easy work.
I have found it very difficult🤣. I'm practicing.
Maybe I got an honorable mention at some point, but damned if I can remember what it was for.
Allow me to award you the Best Surprise Gift Giver Award, the Tulip Queen Trophy, and the Wimbledon Work Ethic Cup. ❤️❤️❤️
I am just seeing this now. I accept these awards with pride!
This is awesome! I hear you and am with you on the HRT and sleep. Sleep is so important, it's totally worth it! And as for this being a reflective time of year — yes, we are meant to be in hibernation mode! My husband and I have no kids and stopped all gift-giving years ago, which helped, and ever since covid we've had few if any holiday parties to go to. That makes it easier to actually slow down, which feels so much better this time of year. I give myself the award for a lifetime of avoiding overwork, and the strength to do less in winter!
Woo-hoo! Yes, not having kids does make it easier. I'm so glad you all have figured out how to slow down this time of year. Enjoy!
Yay! Amazing achievements, each one. I’m giving myself an award for continuing to improve in not taking things personally and responding with consistent kindness. The sometimes grouchiness and resentment of my younger self has largely disappeared as I practice gratitude for all I have. I’m a holiday lover (as you know) so you will be getting cookies, cuz I love you so. But I so look forward to the quiet time that comes after January 1st.
Yes!!!