Every year, in the space of the psychological no man's land between Christmas and the new year, I reflect on the passing year, and set an intention for the one to come. on New Year's Eve, I distill that intention down to one word, which becomes my "word of the year."
In 2023, that word was YES! - with capital letters and exclamation mark for emphasis. As I entered a new decade and phase of life, I decided that when presented with an opportunity that spoke to my heart, I would say yes. No hesitation. No wondering how to find the time or the money. Just an enthusiastic YES!
Was this a big act of faith? YES! Did it pan out? A hundred time YES!
My personal Soul Safari has taught me to trust life, and find the joy in the journey. I know that things are always working out, whether or not it looks or feels that way in any given moment. I know that the power of intention is strong and that the old adage, "where there's a will, there's a way" is true. As a result, 2023 gave me more apex moments than I can count. Long held dreams became reality; I experienced seeing my first tigers in the wild, and found myself sitting in meditation between the paws of the Sphinx at dawn. And I had experiences I couldn't have dreamed of:I was deeply privileged to have fully participated in the wedding celebrations of my Indian Safari partners Suyash and Tarini. I found my inner Super Model by taking part in Cape Town photographer extraordinaire Monica Dart's Visible 50 Over 50 campaign. I spent time with dear long time friends, and made beautiful new ones through all my adventures. I'm so glad I accepted every exciting opportunity that came my way in 2023.
My word for 2024? Moments.
I will savour the memory of all the special moments I experienced last year, and consciously notice the pleasures, big and small that come my way in 2024. I will relish the feeling of sunshine on my skin, the smell of my morning coffee brewing, and the taste of a ripe mango. I will notice the sound of the wind, and the stars sparkling in the night sky. I will revel in moments of peaceful solitude, and moments of love and connection. Life is but a series of fleeting moments; I'll be looking for the magic in them.
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