Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to begin?

Oh my, what a prompt! I'm afraid that there are way too many things that I've begun and left half finished. The process of beginning something is not difficult for me; it's the completion that's often a challenge.

But on a much deeper level, this past year has marked the beginning of so many things. In March, I got married to the most amazing, loving man; my soul mate, my true North. I am constantly in awe of the life I share with him. It was a beginning for me that has made every moment of hardship and challenge worth it so that we could step out in to the universe and find each other. In June, I lost my job of nearly 7 years. I was in desperate need of that ending. Even though I struggle with my path on the job search, I know that the door to my old job shut so that I could experience a new beginning. And it WILL come. This past year also found me dealing with my children in new and challenging ways. My son turned 13 and my daughter became an alien right before my eyes. With all of this in mind, I'd like to begin the following:

1. I'd like to begin looking at my job search in a new way. I'd like to really embrace the process and stop limiting my search based on the ways I used to see myself. I am dynamic, intelligent, caring and creative. I want to focus in on my best qualities.

2. I'd like to begin helping my son be the best he can be. Now that he's a teenager with Asperger's, the need to guide him is becoming even more important. He's so smart and capable and independent. I'd like to help him prepare for the "real world".

3. I'd like to begin to find ways to communicate better with my daughter. She's a lot like her father and that's not a good thing. I'd like to begin using better words with her and being more patient; I've said some damaging things that I'm not proud of. I'd like to begin taking the high road instead of spewing out hurtful words when she's made me hurt and angry. I'm the adult and she's the child and the things I say now can affect her for a long time to come.

4. I'd like to begin a search for a spiritual home. This has been really important to me for a long time. Yet, week after week, I never find myself committed to visiting churches.

5. I'd like to begin the process of being more proactive with the court system regarding my ex. He's gotten away with quite a bit and I haven't challenged him at all (I'm a people pleaser afterall). It no longer matters to me if we're "friends"; this is about the business of raising the kids. Period.

6. I'd like to begin volunteering at the Children's Hospital. This is something I've wanted to do for years. While I'm working on my job hunt, I'd also like to be giving something of myself in this way. One day. Two days per week. It really doesn't matter. I just want to serve others.

7. Finally, I'd like to begin pursuing some business ideas for certain areas of my art. I've been dragging my feet forever. My ideas could turn in to a new path.

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24 comments:

  1. As Jane wishes for herself, so do I wish for her joyfully!

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  2. As Jane wishes for herself, so do I wish for her joyfully!

    Whoo girl!!!! Lots of wonderful, powerful wishes!! The ex one jumped out at me! I did that too..should not have waited so long to get tough..it is horrid and not fun..may that and all of these wonderful wishes come to you hon!!
    Namaste, Sarah

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  3. A wonderful list of wishes. As you wish for yourself Jane, so I wish for you also.
    We all want to do the best for our children and sometimes it is hard to know which course to take, but I believe love will always see us through.

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  4. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  5. Oh Jane!

    What an expansive great list of new beginnings!

    Isn't it amazing, that in order to have the one thing you truly desire, in your case, the locating of Your True North, you're often asked to give up your life as you knew it in order to have it?

    Such was the case for me, and I struggle. But, having what you want is the start to stepping out in so many new and challenging directions. And I know WE can do it. It's just harder than expected at times.

    As Jane wishes for herself and those she loves, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also.

    Here's to finding our new way to our new lives.

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  6. Oh Jane, we may be 'sisters' of the heart! I too find it so easy to start new ventures but ultimately question myself long before I'm finished, scared of the outcome I guess. It's so easy to stay with the status quo. Your list is a wonderful beginning to your new life and my wish for you is that success in each of these endeavors follows you always!!! As Jane wishes for herself so I wish for her also!

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  7. This is a super list girlfriend!
    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  8. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Here is to great beginnings.

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  9. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    Wishing you success in finding all of these beginnings.

    I think your wish about your daughter is so beautiful. It is so great that you recognize that you need to communicate better with her. When I was younger, my mother would always get in to arguments and yell at me because I had certain traits of my fathers that she did not like. She would communicate with me as though she was communicating with him and not realize that we were different people. It took us awhile but slowly and surely by pointing out and naming the things that were upsetting we were able to make it through that turbulence.

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  10. These are incredible and very powerful wishes, hon--and you have my FULLEST support.

    As Jane wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well...

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  11. As Jane wishes for herself, so I truly wish for her as well. Wishing you nothing but success in all of your beginnings.

    Goodness and peace to you.

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  12. Powerful goals. I wish that you get the energy, drive, and patience to do one by one and feel amazing!

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  13. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! :-)

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  14. As Jane wishes for herself, so do I wish for her as well. May all your wishes be so. xx

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  15. I hope all of your wishes come true. :)

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  16. Jane... I think I say to you every week "GO MOM" regardless of what is going on inside, I'm ever so amazed at how your brain approaches your relationship with your kids... awesome. :) As Jane wishes for her brilliant beginnings, so too do I wish for Jane! ♥
    ~Shamsi

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  17. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  18. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  19. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

    #4 jumped out to me. May the spiritual home you are seeking jump right up and attract your attention in a way that is impossible to ignore!

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  20. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  21. Jane, that which you wish for, I wish for you also. sending many good thoughts your way . . .

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  22. Lovely meeting you and your family!

    As Jane wishes for herself, so do I lovingly wish for her!

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  23. My wish is for you to find all your wishes come true as well as me hoping my wishes come true as well.

    peace and hugs

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  24. As you wish for your self I so wish for you also. May you find all you are looking for.

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