February

I think that going into this adventure there was a larger than I thought part of me that was sure that although there would be challenges, ultimately, it wouldn't be all that difficult and would just be fun. 

Well, February proved me wrong.  And kicked my ass while doing it. 

I think that this happened for a number of reasons.  January was so great that I just assumed that February would be the same so I stopped paying as much attention, I also let life and my own fears get in the way. 

I tend to allow myself to get so overwhelmed sometimes that I just. Stop.  So while I was getting beat up this month, here is what I learned (numbered in order of importance).

1. Its ok to be afraid, but its not ok to allow that fear to stop me from doing what I know I am called to.
1. GRACE. lots and lots of grace.
1. Stopping doesn't mean forever.  I have full permission to start again.  Its ok.
1. Although I will fail, I'm not a failure.
1. Project365 isn't just about this year, its about life.  Its building a foundation for my future and for me to be the woman that I was created to be.

Now that February is behind me I'm excited about what this next month will bring.  And if need be, I'm going to fight back.


What about you?  What are the number one lessons that you learned this month?

FebruaRECAP

You may roll your eyes at this post title, but I'm giving myself a tiny high five. I love puns. 

This photo makes me feel March-y: the various shades of green, the soft, floating balloons.

It's all very Leprechaun-ish, don't you think? 

So, March 2nd already? I know, I know...I was the one who said January felt forever long, but I think I sort of blinked through February. I know I did some great things this month, but I definitely did not do a great job with my P365. Also, I'm pretty sure I only read one chapter of a book this month--that's how little I actually accomplished in February.

Alright, so here's February by the numbers:

My February P365:
Be Active: 10/28
Be Grateful: 34/28 {and yet, somehow, I still have over half of my homemade Valentines on my bookshelf?}
Be Expressive: 7/28
Be Bold: 16/28

I would show you a photo of my February calendar, but it's practically empty, so there would be no point. 

A few lessons from February:

* I was reminded that this is the year {my 31st year alive} in which I get to decide which of my True Rules are to be kept and which are to be replaced. Which led me to purchase a Disneyland pass, but will not result in my adopting a puppy.

* I'm learning to embrace a little more of who I am every day. {Part of "Be Bold/Face Fears"} I'm trying to live in the fullness of who I am in every relationship--in every aspect of my life. It's meant having four difficult, but ultimately healing, conversations this week--and it's also meant that I get to wear what I want when I feel like it, instead of thinking through who I would see that day and what the outfit might say to them about who I am. 

So, how was your February? Any tips for meeting goals or facing fears? How about suggestions of fun ways to stay active in warmer weather? {Sorry non-Californians--it's 80 degrees here this week!}

Here's hoping my March {and yours} is full of P365 success! 

And a bit more reading than the last two months!