Comments on: staying balanced: let go.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:51:01 +0000

Congrats on settling into your new place!

I think your explanation of celebrating the new year is right on target. It’s a reason, but not an excuse. Do what makes you feel happy and alive, and leave it at that.

I rang in the New Year very quietly, with some friends and wine, and it was really nice. Hope you had a great time!

By: theemptynutjar

theemptynutjar — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:03:52 +0000

This is a fantastic post Lesley. You are a beautiful writer, and a very insightful person.
I wish i were able to do yoga as you do…20 mins appears to be my limit…and only the relaxing kind :)

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:38:06 +0000

you are very right! and i absolutely can’t stand all the diet pills/diet plans that start coming around this time of year. ugh, can’t wait for February when everyone stops their resolutions, lol.
as for tonight, I will be hanging around with my family and definitely not staying up til midnight. Yes, I do believe I am an 80 year old woman trapped in a 21 year old body ;]

By: Lo

Lo — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:51:52 +0000

i agree that i go insane on random tuesday nights of the year, so NYE isnt really that much diff…but it is a step into a new year and mindset. I hope that being balanced and appreciative every day is something I can achieve in ’10.

xoxoxoxo
lolo

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:29:42 +0000

You are so right darling I hope you have the happiest of new years and enjoy it in each and every way you know how. Have a blast tonight and every other night and day in the future. Sometimes that calls for indulgences and other times it does not but you are always such an inspiration for a balance of both. I cannot wait to see you in the new year dear friend!

By: rebecca lustig

rebecca lustig — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:58:55 +0000

I absolutely adore this post! I completely agree about finding and maintaining a sense of balance. Beautifully written.

wishing you a very happy safe and healthy new year, lovely lady!

rebecca <3

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:33:03 +0000

Great post, Leslie. Loved it – and completely agree.

Hope you’re hanging in there with all your busyness and enjoy a beautiful new year!

We’re heading to Pittsburgh for a party – I can’t wait!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:28:38 +0000

It’s like people who say, “I’ll go on a diet on January 1.” Why wait? Each day is the same — the calendar is really a made-up thing — so why not start change today?

By: Danielle (Coffee Run)

Danielle (Coffee Run) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:10:36 +0000

I completely agree- why let the calender dictate when you’re going to make changes in your life?
I’m not sure what my plans are yet- but enjoy your night :)

By: Abby

Abby — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:52:53 +0000

Loved this post, as I always find it ironic that most people will lose all self control this time of year only to vainly attempt to grab it back for the next couple of weeks. Every day is an opportunity to “resolve” any issues you have, and an opportunity to become just a little bit better at whatever you’re aiming to do.

Actually, I loved that you said you’re going to eat too much, drink too much and wear too many sequins, as I’ve been debating my plans for the night. I think I’m going to go out–only for a couple hours–and have a cocktail with friends like “normal” people do. I hope not to worry about the “unclean” benefits of it, the fact that I will have to come home and shower the smoke out of my hair, etc. and remember that it’s one night–make the most of it–and tomorrow there will be another chance.

Happy New Year!