It seems that this year, I am so much more aware of the happenings over the last year than in those past. I started this blog this year and in preparing my writings for it, I suppose it has helped me to really put conscious memory into action as I ponder my thoughts and feelings. I have observed a great deal about my little life and noticed some wonderful things and also some places that could use some really overdue attention. I really love writing this blog, by the way;) There is far too much truth in the fact that we mostly, blindly, fail to acknowledge places in our lives that make us uncomfortable. For me, in the past it was a fear of failing to be my best all the time. I have managed to work quite a bit there and feel much better about this work in progress. This year I experienced some dark times in the beginning of it. Out of my control, but they quelled my growing ability to shine forth more confidently. Many steps back, I notice that I must draw attention once again to confidence in the radiance of my being.
In 2018, I will take charge of old patterns rather than let them play out. I will speak from within and hold no expectation of how it will be interpreted by those around me. If I am true, I can’t be mistaken for anything other than the true intention that I really am. If negativity happens, it is not me but a reflection of others. I will be TRUE. I also noticed that I live in a very regimented pattern in my life. Im an ashtangi and it is not difficult to see why I love the practice of Ashtanga yoga so much. It is also very disciplined. However, it impedes my social interactions with people. If time spent doesn’t fit into my comfortable schedule, I can get, well, agitated. I have been aware of this for some time, and have made some progress but it needs more.
I also can’t cook. I don’t like holding meals because food doesn’t inspire me. I am also vegetarian, which doesn’t harmonize with people around me. Food is more of a subsistence of life for me. It seems to create issues for social gatherings because I don’t relate well to others in this way. I am good at doing activities with people or having a coffee and a chat. Evening visits with a glass of wine aren’t too shabby either, lol, right?? But in all seriousness, I want to connect again without fear of judgement. If I don’t fear it, it can’t burden me. I will practice my meditations, affirmations and general thoughts to help create new mental patterns. If you think it enough, it will become real. I know my intentions are to relate to others, to feel them.
The new year isn’t necessarily about changing things or becoming a new person. It is about reflecting on what works and what doesn’t. Realizing what could do with some improvement and what is working better than ever. I like the reset feeling. It reminds me of morning time. I love the feeling of waking up and being out before others. Everything is fresh, untouched by the essence of daytime and I get to see it. That is what the new year is akin to. A time to refresh, reflect and be a better version of me.
I hope you enjoy this time of year and start off in 2018 with your best foot forward. Be fierce, be powerful, be You.
Happy New Year my loves!! Best for the coming year to you!!
Much Love,
Lisa Michelle xo
My So-Called Yoga Life 
16 thoughts on “The Obligatory New Year’s Post: 2018”
Tahnee's Blog
Happy New year Lisa. I hope it brings you wonderful joy, success and happiness.
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Lisa K
The very same to you darling!!
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Ashleigh
I honestly cannot say more than how perfect this post is! I’ve done one similar but this is insane!
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Lisa K
Yes yours was fabulous!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!
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Niki
You can’t cook but you are an amazing mum from what I’ve read. You can’t cook but you write poems from your heart that could be easily published in a related book. You can’t cook but you are an inspiring yogi and such a positive person! You don’t need to cook! haha! Happy 2018 love!
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Lisa K
Honestly, you are the sweetest!! Knowing how honest you are as a person, this comment means a lot, thank you!!
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Kasia Mikolajczak (@KasiaMikola)
Thanks for sharing your year end reflections Lisa. It’s so healthy to take stock of what has happened and re-evaluate. Living a disciplined life is hard for anybody. You’re a great example to others. As for the food part I would just advise you to take time to figure out what kind of foods you really enjoy and try to take time to make them. Start simple and grow from there. As they say food is love and when you put love in to it, it tastes so much better. Happy New Year!
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Lisa K
You are so sweet Kasia, thank you so much. I do my very best to accommodate those I hold dear and will try with food as well. Thank you😘
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abingeworthylife
I completely understand your thoughts on food. It is just a means to stay alive for me but if you saw our Instagram account you would see it is a totally different thing for my husband and daughter! Hope you have a great new year!
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Lisa K
Best new year to you as well! I have no intention on changing that part of me but I will try and accomodate those I love as best as I can:)
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hertraveltherapy
It definitely sounds like you have a positive mindset moving forwards into this year. I’m glad that you are deciding to speak honestly and without fear of judgment from those around you. You owe it to yourself to live your own truth. It must be difficult to have a subsistence attitude towards food, because I agree that many social gatherings do revolve around enjoying food. I personally love food and different flavours but I respect that you don’t and it must cause some conflict in your social interactions.
I hope that you can meet a lot of your goals this year 🙂
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Lisa K
Thank you so much. Yes, I do my best to accomodate but I will not change who I am in the process. I am me and that is jus the way it’s gonna be, lol!
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Karishma
Dear Lisa, loved reading this. It’s always a good idea to sit back and reflect on the year that went by. It’s so good to hear that you lead a very disciplined life and don’t crave food. That’s just wow. I hope to lead a life of eating healthy and working out in 2018. I also wish you all the very best and lots of love for this year
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Lisa K
Thank you so much!! I wish you safe and enjoyable travels in 2018!! I also look forward to reading about them:)
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Kim
Such true words, new year doesn’t mean you have to flip your life upside down but use it as an opportunity to reassess.
I hope you have a wonderful year!
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Lisa K
Thank you!! Best to you in 2018 as well:)
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