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In 2011, my thoughts ran wild like mustangs, my energy scattered into all different directions trying to chase them down.

True, creativity needs space and the freedom to run wild for a bit, to stretch its legs and grow strong… but if those thoughts scatter too far in too many directions… if they never return to the corral, never get reined in, never learn to work as a team… well, they're not good for anything but looking or sounding pretty.

I need more than that this year. 

{Prepare yourself… here come my 'F' words…}

In 2012, I'm going to put up Fences to structure my time… I'm going to corral those thoughts and Focus on one project at a time so I can experience Finishing something. 

I bet that's an amazing feeling.


My other 'F' words for 2012… Faith, Fitness, Friendship, Frugality and Financial Freedom

Oh, and Forgiveness... another awesome 'F' word…

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." ~ Ephesians 4:31-32 


What about you? 

 Do you have a Theme,Word or Resolution for 2012? 

 

 

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23 responses to “‘F’ Words for 2012”

  1. Walker Thornton Avatar

    Great title! Focus is one I need to take on…I have become a little ADD at this point in life.
    I’ve been unable, or unwilling to look at the past year and think about the new year. May your post will be the one to get me rolling!

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  2. Agnes Avatar

    Awesome f-words, Barbara… love the title too :-)))

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  3. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thought it would grab some attention! Thanks, Agnes!

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  4. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Oh, I have become so ADD it's crazy! Good luck with yours!!

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  5. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Oh, I have become so ADD it's crazy! Good luck with yours!!

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  6. Pauline Avatar

    Fabulous f-words 🙂 I don’t generally do the whole new year-resolution thing so I don’t have a theme or a word but I like yours!

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  7. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks, Pauline! I didn't do the new year resolution thing myself for awhile, except for setting some goals, perhaps, but I felt the need this year!!

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  8. beth Avatar

    OH those F words…..something else came to mind when i first saw your post title….bad me !
    focus is my favorite….i chose that word 3 years ago and it worked like a charm for about 20 minutes 😦
    but it worked fabulously when it came to my camera 🙂
    happy new year !!….xo

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  9. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Oh, bad, bad Beth! lol I have a feeling I'm going to have lots of trouble with both Focus and Finish!! Sigh. 

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  10. Bella Casa Avatar

    I’m incorporating more discipline into my life to get me where I want to go and less procrastinating to get me out of where I don’t want to go.

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  11. Pete Grassow Avatar

    Hi Barbara: Fabulous Fotograph!

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  12. Kathy Avatar

    A Fabulous Find, this nutshell of a post – Nutshell. In and of itself, complete. Nothing else needs to be said. Except: git to it, girl!

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  13. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks for the encouragement, Kathy! It's going to be tough, I can already tell!!

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  14. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you, Fantastic Friend!

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  15. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    More discipline, less procrastination. Exactly what I need! Good luck, Jan!

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  16. Suldog Avatar

    The theme I shall try to follow, as in most other years, is “Let go, and let God.” I’ll be unsuccessful sometimes, but I think I’m getting better at it as time goes by 🙂

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  17. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    That's a good one, too, and one I try to follow (with marginal success most of the time!) Good luck!

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  18. Wolf Pascoe Avatar

    I think you should do the whole alphabet.

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  19. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I actually contemplated that!

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  20. Geri Avatar

    What a great post! I love your “f” words! Wishing you luck with them all!

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  21. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks, Geri! I'm going to need all the luck I can get!

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  22. JUANA Avatar

    Ah! All great F words! And I hope you have many “FINISHES” this year, Barbara, especially your book!!!
    My theme for this year is: STARTING OVER AT 51 1/2 – Let’s see how that goes…

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  23. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    It's never too late to start over! Good luck! Just don't change!

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