Tuesday, December 30, 2014

End of the Year Reflections

My site in Tucson is reserved until April 1st which I can probably extend to May 1st; however, after that, Tucson’s summer heat will probably force me to a cooler climate for at least the summer. Where I go after Tucson should ideally be linked to what I want to do; but alas, timing is everything:)

I’m tempted to travel internationally (Europe?) for the summer but this could be just another desire for sense experience. Nothing wrong with this desire but I don’t want to get sidetracked from my journey. For several years, I indulged my desire for sense experience through mountain climbing expeditions, international travel, etc.; while these experiences were fun, they didn’t advance my current goals - improve my awareness, be happy, and provide practical help to others. This is my first articulation of these goals; something I've been thinking about throughout this year's journey but until today, have not put into words, 

Devoting 2014 to reading, reflecting, and meditating, without having to work, is one of the best decisions I've ever made. After 1 year, I certainly don't have all the answers and now realize this is a life-long journey; however, I am closer to figuring out what I want to do with the rest of my life, my awareness has increased, and I'm a bit closer to figuring out how to pursue my new goals.

Prior to this year, I'd never made a New Year resolution; for 2015 my resolution is to live the year as if it is my last.

Wishing everyone happiness.

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