Okay, wow…I have not managed to write here in quite some time. To break the silence and get myself geared up for some more posts I’m hoping to write soon, I thought I’d do a quick mid-year check in on my word of the year. Last year (2020) was my first time trying out this approach to setting my intentions for the year by choosing a word to represent my primary focus. This year (2021) I chose the word GROWTH.

At the time that I set my intention of GROWTH it felt like an alignment of many threads within my personal and professional life. My business was growing after launching my online trainings in the summer of 2020, my kids were growing (when are they not?) and becoming more independent, and I was working on some personal development goals, as well.

Now that we are halfway through this year I’ve decided to take a small pause to assess what GROWTH has looked like so far.

On the business front the I’m feeling positive about my progress and GROWTH. My Online Basic Mediation Training continues to sell out each session, and the feedback is consistently positive. And more institutional partners are coming to the table with requests for training. Between my public trainings and client requested trainings, I’m now booked out until January 2022!

Also, I’ve been experimenting with new opportunities to build community and connections. (Check back soon for more info about the new #MediationIsForEveryone social network. I’m really excited about this.) And working behind the scenes with colleagues to collaborate on future training offerings.

So, yes, lots of GROWTH there. Check.

On a personal level I’ve been focusing on GROWTH by continuing to connect in my local community, learning about local politics and organizing efforts happening nearby. Finding meaningful ways to participate in mutual aid efforts, racial justice organizing, and politics feels satisfying and important.

Also, this is my second year trying my hand at vegetable gardening. My snap peas and lettuce did fantastic earlier this season. I solved a problem of aphids on my swiss chard and now it’s doing great. The latest puzzle is some blossom end rot on my zucchini. But I think I have a solution. Check in later to find out how my zucchini harvest goes!

Yes, I would say that so far this year I have experienced a lot of GROWTH. I’m going to continue with this as my primary intention for the remainder of the year and will let you know the results.

P.S. I really do have several more posts planned and hope to get back into a more frequent writing schedule.

P.P.S. I think I solved the problem with the comments feature. So please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how your year is going so far. Are you experiencing GROWTH in any particular areas?