Wow, a year on from my previous post about bidding farewell to a year that’s been – where did the time go?
2010 was an interesting year for me; I have called it my *gap year.* A year of just doing whatever as a means to assist in deciding what I want to be when I grow up. I have been using those words for nearly 2 years now so I am thinking it is time to get my act together; it is time to stop treading water and make 2011 the year that I create the life I truly desire.
In 2010: -
- I moved house
- I mourned the loss of a great colleague
- I tried on-line dating
- I introduced friends to each other who fell in love
- I landed the dream contract
- I facilitated some fantastic workshops; and
- I bought myself a scooter
So all in all, 2010 was not a bad gap year. So what did I learn?
I learned that: -
- Letting go of old limitations really is very useful
- I value freedom and creativity in work
- Life should definitely be lived like there is no tomorrow
- On-line dating feels more like a job interview than a chance for romance and I felt more like a none paid counsellor than a prospective date
- Love is a random act and it is beautiful to watch when it plays out before your very eyes
- Dream work opportunities are there to be grabbed and I really am very damn good at what I do
- I am not only a left over hippy but also a left over biker chook. And whilst I wouldn’t feel safe riding a motor bike, a 50cc scooter is a hoot
- I am capable and love the fact that I now no longer have the need or desire to try to *fix* people when they are broken
- We must all listen to what others say AND most importantly believe them
These small observations further validate the whole lifelong learning thing for me. No matter what, life always dishes up the learning; we just simply need to be open to learning the lesson.
Bring on 2011 in all its glory, the gap year is over and I am ready to roll.
What did you learn in 2010 AND most importantly what will you bring into 2011?
