2008

2008 has been a year of reflection. That includes all aspects of my life: financial, physical, spiritual, relational, mental (personal growth), and psychological. Not a small feast when one has to take into account every of above and do it in a way that balances a life. I'm not interested to rate against my previous years. I know what were the gains and losses. I wouldn't like to fall into the trap of going after bigger goals every year. It will become a never-ending story of self-indulging games that may cause so much suffering for many people and I don't want to be like that.
I admit I could have worked a little harder, made a bit more money, completed my doctorate, written another book and found a dozen more clients. I could have done all that still find not enough and not feel fulfilled. I tend to take life as it flow. If it comes, it comes. If not, that's okay too. As it turned out , although a little poorer financially just like a lot of my friends, I maintain the stamina to complete coming three marathons. I also admit I need to add a bit spice on my spiritual study that has not been as real to me nowadays than say three years ago. I believe I'm more philosophical to deal with many life issues such as flabby body shape or crow legs around my eyes. All these are signs of aging and are slowly accepted them signs with grace. The most rewarding areas to me is to maintain new found friendships resulted in hiking activities. Relationship with family has always been my foundation and strong suit, although there are challenging times as my children become teenagers who have been my inspiration and without them my life wouldn't have fulfilled. I'm grateful for that.