I read an old post this morning from a dear friend, Barbie, at My Freshly Brewed Life. While she might have written it months ago, it struck such a chord in my heart today. If you are a blogger I challenge you to jump over there and read it. It’s titled Building Community. With the conviction of her heart-felt words I will be dedicating tomorrow for centered prayer covering this blog. There have been so many questions weighing on my shoulders lately. Do you have bloggy dilemma’s that weigh you down? If so, you can relate I’m sure.
With that said, I will be taking the rest of the year off from blogging. I need time to gain clarity around what my voice has to say and how I can better encourage you to be Positively You — the person that God created. Plus, I’m going to spend some extra time with family and friends, and work on those yearly goals. Time to etch those goals down and start living my days accordingly. How about you? 
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How are your goals for 2012 coming along? Mine are getting there and one of the things I want to be more mindful of next year is blessing others. Here is a great find if you are in need of a little gift to show your appreciation to someone.
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Here’s to blessing yourself and someone else.
As 2011 rolls by I want to thank each of you for stopping by, visiting this site, living life with me, and always offering an encouraging comment. I wish I could see all of your faces, but for now I’ll live off your comment love.
I look forward to doing 2012 with you. There will be changes coming, as well as more seeking, searching, and serving. Blessings friend, for your journey ahead.
I hate it when my blog and I don’t get along. Sorry for the spaces and empty areas. I can’t get it to correct. Urgh!!
Alene, I found your blog at "A Blooming Spirit". So glad to have found your space.I will be looking forward to more visits here in your space and all the changes that you have for 2012.
All good things,
Charina
Oh, I love Barbie! She is such a kind person and gas a beautiful soul. I don't know how I missed that post but will check it out! I want to wish you a very Happy New Year and may the time off refreshes your heart.
I totally get bloggy issues and needing to step away a little to pray. I have had to do that many times!
Blessings to you as you finish out your year and as you come back here to share your heart and your love for the Lord! And thanks for the heads up on Barbie's great post! I will have to check it out.:)
Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Kimberly :)
Alene, you are so sweet. I am so thankful my post blessed you. And as I've taken time to read over it a few times since yesterday, I am realizing that these are still issues I am dealing with. I am thankful for the Lord putting this one in front of me again. Thank you so much for sharing it with your readers.
Our whole family sat down this evening and came up with all 8 of our "words" for 2012.
Have a lovely break!
Happy New Year, my sweet friend. I love your blog…spaces and all. Thanks for always putting up material that blesses and encourages. Love ya,