“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke "Letters to a young poet"
i have missed you and this space, but such time is needed, now and again. i am working on bits of me, working on the places within, hoping to move past, the past. 2011 was good to me in many ways, but it had its moments, moments i will not be sad to say goodbye to. new is good. a fresh start is needed. twenty~ twelve, i welcome you with open arms, without the baggage i have carried, thus far.
i have chosen a word for the new year.... sail. my wish is to sail... may it be in deep, blue seas that i fear, or concrete seas i brave... never the less i am along for the ride... sail.
do you have your black eye peas soaking, for tomorrow? a bit of good luck won't hurt, for the new year. wink. ; ) have you chosen a word, made goals, have dreams for 2012? do share.
do you have your black eye peas soaking, for tomorrow? a bit of good luck won't hurt, for the new year. wink. ; ) have you chosen a word, made goals, have dreams for 2012? do share.
happy new year, my friends!!
be safe.
25 ladlefuls of love:
you will sail...and I will risk...together we will create new experiences and find joy in life as 2012 moves with us. Happy New Year! love you! xo
I simply love Rainer Maria Rilke and that piece Letters to a Young Poet.
Wishing you and your family peace and joy in 2012.
Hello...sail how beautiful! Happy New Year, may you sail through each day catching the winds of love and peace along your journey.
christina, you know that line, 'be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart' speaks to me - i owe you an email and would love to catch up with you in 2012. i'm wishing you smooth, fast, wide sailing in 2012.
sending so much love,
xo mary jo
happy new year lovely one.....may it be spectacular and truly take you on a ride :)
xo
ps...i do have my word
mmm coconut biscuits... sounds delightful!
happy new year my friend!
my word... action.
I have so enjoyed getting to know you over 2011; it has definitely been one of the highlights of my year. I hope 2012 treats you better than the last. And yes, of course, the peas! Big grins! x
I love your Rilke quote but I especially love your poetic words here. You have expressed yourself so beautifully! I love the picture your phrase, "Deep blue seas I fear, or concrete seas I brave." Love it! Yes! You will sail, sail smoothly!
Wishing for winds at your back the whole year long dear Christina. Margie
I love that quote so much! I'm joining you in leaving some baggage behind *sigh* & *smile*. A very happy New Year to you Christina and to the dear ones to your heart!
Greetings Christina,
Happy New Year to you!!!! Wishing you smooth and happy sailing :)
Thanks for all the inspiration and beautiful photos that you dish up for us!
xo~ Anna
wonderful words to baste the new year....thank you.
I wish you bright beautiful
beginnings as you sail
into every delicious moment
....they are all waiting
to wrap you in love:)
may you sail on through
every dark spot
with a light heart,
Jen
That is one of my favorite quotations!
I am excited to see what this year has in store for you, and really enjoy the word you've chosen. I am not going to choose one because I'm not sure I could commit to just one. Instead I made a list of things I want to accomplish and (with planning) I think they will happen. Happy new year!
Joyful new year to you friend.
Oh Christina such beautiful, soft images and I love your quote. I wish you and those you love calm seas, joyful adventures and safe and contented moorings during your 2012 journey. xx
I think of you so often ... I have chosen a word and written about it today ....
Much love to you and yours my friend,
Another blog mentioning a new start, a fresh start. I hope you sail through the beauty in the world and that the painful and hurtful prickly things are only scratches.
sail... on...
sending sweet ocean breezes from the west...
happy new year, dear friend.
-xok.
You are one of the brave, deep, laughing, thoughtful, all-around beautiful people in my life. When I read this, I thought YES. 2012 has been gratefully embraced by these arms as well. Let's all sail on. These white images feel so clean and fresh! x
I think your word, sail, is a lovely word for the year 2012. My word is Grace, because it's all Grace isn't it?!
Wishing you all the best Christina as we begin this new year.
Coconut biscuits! Delicious.
Sail away Christina-- Sending hugs and cheers to you in 2012.
xo jj
I am so enjoying everyone's words and "sail" is a very good word indeed. Yes, my word is "passion", one that I do believe will challenge me.
Loved reading about your grandmother and the coconut biscuits. I have missed you.
Happy New Year, Christina!
I like your word for this new year...sail... You are opening yourself up to new adventures, I think. There is no doubt that 2012 will bring new opportunities for you as you have an open heart and a positive outlook. It's like an invitation for good things to come your way.
I haven't chosen a word for the new year but we have a goal that has been in our hearts and minds for the last few months. I have to stay mum about it for now but if it does happen..and hopefully soon...it will bring about so many changes and new opportunities. Crossing our fingers!
please tell the Rock Star that I absolutely L-O-V-E that bracelet/ those bracelets of hers...xoxo
self-determination... and a grandmother's love - i am glad i found the time to return to find the "soul food" recipe and your writing... bless you for sharing.
-xok.
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