2017. I have high hopes. 

So far, it has gone exactly according to plan: restful, nourishing, and slow. This concept of "slowness" is something I am really trying to cultivate - along with self-love, self-care, self compassion, self confidence, purging and healing. 

All I know is: so far so good. I'll keep going and see how I do, but already things feel different. Already, things feel like they have shifted and moved to where I think to myself - hey, I just might survive this. 

I keep thinking "slowly, slowly" whenever I get too rushed - and by golly, it's working so far. For now, I am able to respond to myself in a way that is making me feel better - and like I am actually making moves in a direction that will serve me well. I keep saying "for now" because I'm not above being realistic with my situations - nothing is going to change over night. I'm not going to let that stop me though. 

I am doing the best that I can, today, and every day. 

So here's to 2017. May you be loving, full, joyous, challenging, rewarding and new.
I can't wait to get to work.