As a child we have dreams of the future, and what life will be like when we grow up. Here on the last day of 2011, historically it has been a day of reflection of life’s events throughout the year.  Whether it be your personal milestones or business failures & successes.  The saying is out with the old and in with the new.

For me, I have to be careful with the term out with the old.  I’m not a child anymore.  Yet, I still wonder and wish for what “will be” when I grow up.  Have I mastered my craft in life?  When will I feel grown up?

We are taught to have a plan with goals.   The best plans and goals are written and measurable.  Think of this as a pattern for a quilt.   You must determine the best plan and pattern.   Analyze the materials and the tools you will need to accomplish the goal.

You will have to compare for textures and colors that are visually pleasing and what will work best for the big picture, the finished product.   You may question your selections.  You study and prepare.  Then the true commitment to the plan begins with the first cut of the fabrics you have selected.

Once you are on the road of life, you may make wrong turns and have to regroup.  Success is NOT a gift.  It is earned with hard work and learning from daily experiences.

The truth lies in mastering your craft.  Your craft does evolve, with new methods, new techniques, and we must be attentive to it’s changes.   Whatever your profession, is it your passion?    If it is, then you are on the right road.  Your passion and profession is your craft.

You should piece together the fabrics of your life that provide you with comfort, a warm heart and well being.  With hard work, passion, and a relentless drive, success will come.

Happy New Year 2012

 

**  This Batik Quilt is a beautiful hand-made Christmas gift I received from my best friend, my sister Lisa.

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JAN
01
2012
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Christina, as we get older each year becomes more precious as we assess our life over the years.  I have learned to enjoy the now moments.  Love the quilt - that is amazing! Happy New Year!
11:07am • #5
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Christine, I love anything you say as long as there are photos of quilts. lol Seriously, the analogy of making a quilt and planning goals in life is perfect. Happy New Year!
11:22am • #6
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Beautiful Post. .Happy New Year Christine. . .wishing you all the success!
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Jeffrey - Yes, the "will" to master our stuff with bring good stuff this 2012!

Lisa - If we focus on our passions, it will help get through the tough days!

Frank - I know what you mean about "out with the old" !  Happy New Year!

Charlie - Happy New Year to you and your family too!

Hi Jo - Happy New Year to you too!

 
11:36am • #8
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Well presented...a good reminder that we were not put here to fail...quite the contrary...thank you Christine..
11:43am • #9
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Our career is much like quilting if you really think about it. Piece by piece you sew it together in the hopes of a good outcome. The more you sew and the better the quality the faster you have a shelter from the cold. I used to quilt when I had time and I sure miss it! Ditto for gardening! Happy New Year! Beautiful quilt by the way!
11:49am • #10
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Christine, it is all about putting it all together and being good at something. Happy New Year.
11:55am • #11
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Christine, Congrats on the Feature!  Our plans do have to be fluid, adapting to the changes as life decides it doesn't want to follow our script.
12:00pm • #12
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I'm looking forward to honing in on my skills this year too. One of them is to say No and to listen more to my intuition.
12:23pm • #13
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Excellent posting Christine, definitely worth a suggest.

Happy New Year from Innerloop Houston Texas
1:05pm • #14
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We do have to be careful with out with the old. . . the wisdom and teachings of those that have experienced life before us is so important to helping us understand our lives.  I live the analogy to a quilt.  Thanks!
1:57pm • #15
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Well said - piecing it all together takes planning and hard work.  But this will lead to success (or a beautiful quilt)!
2:16pm • #16
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Hi Christine, Thanks to Cal Yoder's reblog I read your wonderful post.  Beautiful quilt, wonderful thoughts on becoming grounded and happy in life.

Have a wonderful 2012!

Gloria
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Great article!  I'm always looking at ways to improve what I do and look at new ways of doing things.  That's one of the things I like best about AR is that I get a steady stream of ideas on how to do things better.
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Fantastic way to kick off the new year - good - simple - direct advice.  We can all look to ourselves and there is nothing more important to ourselves; our peers; and, of course our clients than to go forth and "master your craft".

Best in 2012
5:25pm • #19
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Great post Christine.  We are not failures we are here to succeed and make something out of ourselves.
9:20pm • #20
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Christine - I like the idea of piecing together the fabric of our lives  while mastering our craft.

Happy New Year.
10:43pm • #21
JAN
02
2012

Hi Christine.  Great post and beautiful quilt.  And, I love that your best friend is your sister.  Very sweet.  Happy New Year!
1:08pm • #22
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2012
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For as long as we chose to be in this business, this should be our #1 goal (to master our craft).  If we master it, all other things will fall into place.

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Hi Fernando - Happy New Year!

Richie - I think we will prosper this year!

Rosalie - thank you, and I love gardening also!  See, great minds think alike!

Hi Gary - Happy New Year, are you proud of our Gators? :)

Liz & Bill - Thank you!

Loreena - I like your "learn to say No" post also....I am going to work on that as well.

Linda - Thank you, and Happy New Year!

Gloria - Well, thank you for finding this on Cal's Re-blog!  

 
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