Hindsight is always clear. I woke up this new day, this new year, with the usual thoughts of how I will do things differently. But, seriously, who am I kidding? As soon as I plan the diet, I decide chocolate is the only thing I need for breakfast. When I decide I will be come a super organized mom, we all get the flu. When I decide I will become 'better' I am quickly humbled by my own limitations. Then it hit me. The little things are tangential. I'm ok with that. I yam who I yam. This year, I'll stick to what really matters.
So what is my 2009 plan in a nutshell?
"Do the most good for the most people."
It is a simple challenge to myself. A challenge to think about my actions, my words, my business decisions and choose the greater good. This year is full of new opportunities, growth and challenges. Full of people I have yet to meet, people who I will quickly grow to love. Projects that have yet to come to fruition.
I look forward to climbing the mountains, clutching to my faith in the valleys, finding more people to love, enjoying the work of my hands and hopefully not embarrassing myself too much in the meantime.
Thank you for joining me. Let's take on 2009 together.
All my love, Alli
*your turn* Share your thoughts, ideas and goals with me and our friends in the comments. I'd love to hear them. If you have a 2009 post feel free to link it so we all can read. 
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I love your motto! Simple, concise and easy to remember. And, very positive too. May you encourage many, and as you encourage others, may you find much encouragement too.
Dr. Rus
http://kaiseralex.com/2008/12/31/the-requisite-post-for-the-new-year/
(I drop the f-bomb – in case that offends anyone, I just wanted you to know.)
Bringit09 is the year of excess – excess health, love and joy. Which for a NON cockeyed optimist like me will take effort.
http://4andcounting.blogspot.com/2009/01/planned-for-you.html
Choosing a better attitude. Hope rules.
I love “clutching to my faith in the valleys” ….. a wonderful choice of words
My goal is still the whole organizational thing, both home and mental. Days are just too short. I want to get the most out of every single moment!
I always look forward to your new postings and your motto is one we should all strive to achieve. I did blog about resolutions earlier on my site… http://recipeforchaos.wordpress.com/tag/new-years-resolutions/
Happy New Year to you and yours!
I decided that I am just going to make a point of doing 15 more minutes of something good a day…whether it is cleaning the house (amazing amount can get done in an extra 15 minutes), do some extra care for myself for my health (which has been really bad the last year), do something for someone else..friends, family or people I don’t know..it doesn’t matter what it is..just the point of doing 15 minutes everyday in some way to do BETTER. Who knows, maybe it will lead to more minutes..but starting with the 15 minutes is a very do-able goal.
Navelgazing… ahhh, bliss!
I have so many dreams for the year ahead. One in particular has been on my heart for some time now. I plan to create a book of interviews and black and white portraits of real women… many of whom I plan to meet at BlissDom, woot! I’ve got to get crackin’ if I want this thing to launch before Mother’s Day, huh?
Thanks for being you, Miss Fussy. You change the world with your sweetness.
New Year, fresh start! Alli, your 2009 plan is AWESOME!
Here’s mine: http://www.heaveninthehome.com/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/
Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year!
I’m shooting for less negative everything and more happy, more kindness and a whole boat load less b.s.
I’m just going to try to be the best me I can be. I don’t want to set myself up to fall too far, so no set resolutions that I’ll likely not keep anyway.
Yes, let’s do this together and share our trials and good deeds done and loved…
Dorothy from grammology
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I like your motto too! Simple, yet Profound! Happy New Year Beautiful
Great motto! Reminds me of a certain favorite theologian
Here’s my post of 2009 goals (not resolutions!):
http://notadiylife.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.html
Alli, you’re awesome! Love ya!!
*mwah*
Happy New Year, BFOTI!
This is a great one. I’ve been thinking along similar lines, but decided I need to get my kids in on it too. Here’s what I came up with: My Resolutions. Happy New Year!
Your goal is awesome! And, I know you will achieve it!
I dropped mine over here
http://mommysnacks.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-goals.html
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Great goal, Alli. I’m hoping to simplify and be content…
http://gidgetgoeshome.com/2009/01/01/going-for-contentment-in-2009/