A Modern Girl’s Manifesta
Posted by kaileenelise on January 6th, 2010
Live with intention. Walk to the edge.
Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon.
Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
(Mary Anne Radmacher)
As I reflect on 2009, I am struck by the progress I made without moving an inch. I had the same job, apartment and boyfriend. After years of moving around and completing an endless series of firsts, it was a refreshing change to stay in one place.
Part of me was scared that I wouldn’t grow without any significant life changes. Instead, I found that stability affords new opportunities. It feels like I’ve just scratched the surface and I’m looking forward to finding out what exciting things this new year will bring.
The following manifesta is a reminder to make every day an extraordinary adventure. I hope it inspires you to sparkle. Feel free to pass it along. Happy 2010!
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Tags: Inspiration, Reflection
LOVE IT!!! I totally know what you mean about feeling like major life changes have to take place in order for a year to be successful or worthy or whatever. But truly, that’s not the case. Everything happens for a reason, big or small.
xoxo
I absolutely adore this manifesta. Than you so much for sharing it with us.
so perfect for the year ahead. and after having been on the receiving end of your LIVING manifesta the last several weeks, i can’t wait to see what the year will hold. for us as individuals and as friends!
Sounds fabulous! I hope your 2010 is just as amazing as 2009!
I completely and utterly understand and relate to everything you just wrote. Love your 2010 Manifesta, very inspiring. I may just print it out and use it as a reminder for my 2010 intentions as well.
This is both amazing and beautiful- you go girl!
beautiful thank you! hugs!!
Your 2009 sounds familiar to mine; it was a fairly static year but I made a lot of progress. I love your 2010 manifesto and am so happy to have your blog for daily reminders of living to the fullest.
What touches me most about the manifesta is “photograph ordinary moments” – we absolutely need to stop and smell the roses!
Thank you and Happy 2010!
Love it!
I love this. I made it my computer background so I can read it every time I log on. Thanks.
This is beautiful…and just what I needed to read this morning. Thanks so much!
XO Piper
[...] Kaileen Elise of KaileenElise.com got it right the first time around. Following is her “2010 Manifesta” which she posted back in January. It’s a thoughtful list of intentions for living a [...]
[...] Kaileen Elise of KaileenElise.com got it right the first time around. Following is her “2010 Manifesta” which she posted back in January. It’s a thoughtful list of intentions for living a [...]