2018 - Shine, Don't Hide

This past year has been crazy, and I've learned a lot and had some really great experiences.

But it was a year for me.

My theme was "It's My Time," and I really took that to heart - with school, with love, with starting a family, with tons of other opportunities and choices.

I feel like that was what was right for me at that time in my life, but this year, my motto is going to be a little different.

I want to shine this year.

Not in a spotlight, not as a "look at me" light, but as a warming light that brings brightness to others.

I want to keep my arrows pointing out this year.

I want to touch as many lives as I can.

Matthew 5:15
 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

I don't want to keep my light to myself,
or use it just to light my own little diameter.
I want to give light to everyone I can.

I want to smile at strangers in the grocery store.

I want to have lunch with friends I haven't seen in a while.

I want to make dinners for people.

I want to be extra kind.

I want to shine.

Happy New Year, and may we all find ways to shine a little brighter and light a few more paths this year!