Forget the Resolution: What did you LEARN?

[lph]

I learned that time does temper all pain, and that good things happen when you least expect them. Bad things happen when you least expect them too, though. Friends can be let loose but still be there, and new friends can be found in the most unlikely places. Life is flexible, and changing, even when it looks completely static.

[roadie gal]

I learned to let myself enjoy my nice little life. It's not spectacular or flashy, but it's mine, and it's comfortable. And it's what I really want. What a weight off of my shoulders!

[ummbnb]

I learned a lot about professional politics. Basically...if I know I'm right, just speak up and good will come.

[RoadRaven]

From this forum I learned tenaciousness and humility... the community here who strives for their goals and reach them... who get knocked back (sometimes to the point of broken bodies) but don't let that stop their resolve...
I am in awe of the abilities within people and I thank you

From my family I re-learned that I am worthy, and that the love I have for them is rewarding in its own right

From work I learned that I can leave things, and I learned to prioritise family over work and that urgent things will still be there tomorrow - or will no longer be urgent. I learned this and still achieved 100% satisfaction from my students and no recommmendations from the Head of School in my evaluation.

From myself, I surprised myself yet again. I learned that I am fit, that its ok to be pleased with that, that I can push myself beyond pain and achieve things I had never even considered. If somone had told me in 2004 that by the end of 2007 I would have clocked up over 11000kms, or been placed in a Club Championship... well... I would have said something like "yeah riiiight" and rolled my eyes.

Like MtDarby, I love being in my 40s - and although it isn't learned, I am surprised.

And like Salsa - I have learned that doing hills, doing hills, doing hills... truly means you can "do" hills better

[trickytiger]

2007 was quite a learning year for me, in fact it was probably the first year of my life that I really had big decisions to face. To sum it up, I:

1.) Realized I was not happy with my first career. No, I guess I already knew that in 2006! I mean, I actually took action to change my direction instead of just moaning about it. For me, this was monumental. Risk is scary.

2.) Realized I should not accept a marriage proposal that was pending. Again, I already KNEW I shouldn't accept (wonderful guy, just not for me), and again, this year I dealt with it. In the same month I quit my job and went back to school, actually. Sad, painful, and scary all around.

3.) Went back to school, learned to be single again, moved in with my folks. Good thing they love and support me, for this wasn't what I thought I'd be doing at 28. Was supposed to be married with a career!

4.) Am now: applying to physical therapy school, eyeing a really cool job doing some work on climate change issues in the meantime (related to my first grad degree), and dating again. Slowly, and happily.

What I've learned: I didn't starve, the sky didn't fall, the world didn't end, and although I still have no idea what I will be doing in a year's time, I'm a happier and more centered person because I listened to myself about what I really wanted, even though it was directly opposite to what I was "supposed" to be doing. I am thankful every day for the friends and family that are my unfailing support system, and thankful that I have the opportunity to make these changes.

[redrhodie]

I learned I can do anything I set my mind to, except climb certain hills.

I learned to say no, but I still need to work on it.

I learned to trust my instinct.

[Wahine]

Building a house is a huge undertaking.

It is not good for your knees to climb hills in the Gorge on gears you had in the praries.

Hills do make you stronger.

That it is possible to turn 3 miles running into 26.2 even when you are beat to hell.

That TE is an invaluable resource.

[Brandi]

Let's see i learned that life is sometimes really scary but somehow we manage to make it through almost everything it throws at us.

[northstar]

I've learned a lot about my body's ability to adapt and change. I started riding and running this year, and I never imagined I would be as active as I've become. I also learned how terribly important physical activity is to my emotional health.

I've learned that athleticism is not something that I left back in high school! I have a feeling the best times are to come!

[RoadRaven]

I've learned a lot about my body's ability to adapt and change.

Me too

Isn't it incredible?
We ask for a complete metabolic change (this is what I asked - never been "fit" in my life and I'm in my 40s) and our bodies respond.
Just amazing!

[jeannierides]

...to be grateful...

So simplistic after this terrible year, and it's at the top of a very long list of lessons.

[LBTC]

Oh, Jeannie, you just nailed it! Yes! Grateful! (and I hope you're doing really well these days!)

I've got a long list of lessons, too, but that's what it all comes down to.

Hugs and butterflies to all of us!
~T~

[roadie gal]

...to be grateful...

So simplistic after this terrible year, and it's at the top of a very long list of lessons.

Perfect!