November reminded me—sometimes gently, sometimes firmly—that I move too fast for my own good. I’m working on taking things slower, appreciating the little things, and being thankful, even when life’s messy. Peace, I’m figuring out, isn’t just about things going smoothly. It’s something that grows quietly inside me when I make space for it.
My theme for December this year is grace. My word for the year is “strong,” and I see how it connects with grace.
Being soft can be a strength. Sometimes, gentleness and rest are better choices than haste or trying to accomplish things. Sometimes it’s just believing I don’t have to prove myself—I simply have to be present.
December feels like the end of something, and the start of something new. I find myself wanting to finish what’s started, but also look ahead. I don’t want to go through December quickly like I used to.
Here are the intentions I’m carrying with me:
1. I want to be mindful of my energy and treat it well. To rest when I’m tired, to pause before I say yes, and to listen to what my body is trying so hard to tell me. I want to move through these days with steadiness instead of speed—because that, too, is a form of strength.
2. I intend to bring more tenderness into my everyday life. Not just for others but for myself too. I want to soften the way I speak to myself, let small joys count as victories, and choose compassion instead of harshness. Strength grows beautifully when held together with grace.
3. I intend to stay connected to what truly matters. As the year concludes, I aim to be present, find deeper purpose, and release anything that no longer resonates. It is empowering to select what truly matters to me.
December doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be lived with awareness and a little more heart. And that’s what I plan to do—one quiet, grace-filled, grateful day at a time.
What are your plans for December?
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I discovered that it’s ok to just enjoy being able to just play and not feel guilty about doing so. I have spent so much time being the consummate adult that sometimes it wears me down.
Those of us in the last quarter of our lives need to focus on those things that relax us, make us smile, and stay in the sandbox for as long as we feel like it with no guilt. 😉
‘To listen to what my body is trying very hard to tell me’: that is what I too realized is an important thing to do, Corinne.
‘… aim to be present, find deeper purpose and release anything that no longer resonates’ are the lines I wrote down in my notebook – so that I can go back to read the lines again and again to internalize the practice.
December should be considered as the ideal month for resting for all. After a stressful last 2 months – October and November, my intention for December is complete rest. I intend to listen to my body which is speaking to me through the aches and pains and seek the care it needs. I am upbeat about getting to the huge stack of TBR books waiting for me. And of course writing.
Thank you, Corinne, for creating a fresh writing community. If I find anyone complaining about the blogging spirit of yesteryears vanishing, I would lead them to the Write Bravely group.
Grace and gratitude – two of the most vital words for living life well – they go with love and contentment. 🙂
I appreciate your reflections and intentions, Corinne. And you’re reminding me that I had told myself I’d go slower in December, but I’d forgotten. 🙂