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Summary

The author reflects on the challenges of 2023, including personal and professional hardships, and outlines a list of 20 goals and projects they aim to complete in 2024 to improve their life and well-being.

Abstract

The content is a personal reflection and forward-looking plan by an individual who faced significant trials in 2023, such as betrayal, broken trust, and career threats. Despite these challenges, the author found solace in faith, hobbies, and the support of friends. Inspired by another writer, Kavita H, they have compiled a list of 20 tasks they wish to accomplish in the new year. These tasks range from strengthening their prayer life and completing craft projects to professional development, financial responsibility, and personal health. The author expresses a desire to document and share the completion of these goals with readers, indicating a commitment to personal growth and resilience.

Opinions

  • The author believes that their faith and hobbies played a crucial role in helping them cope with the difficulties of 2023.
  • They express gratitude for the mercy of God and the support of godly friends during their trials.
  • The author is inspired by another writer, Kavita H, to create a list of goals rather than making New Year's resolutions, suggesting a preference for heartfelt, personal objectives over traditional resolutions.
  • They hold the belief that completing unfinished projects from the previous year will bring a sense of accomplishment and possibly reveal endings that are currently unknown to them.
  • The author values personal growth, as evidenced by goals such as building a stronger prayer life, reading the Bible, and writing a prayer journal.
  • There is an intention to give back to the community through volunteering and sharing knowledge by teaching crochet/knitting.
  • The author views travel as a means of personal enrichment, listing it as one of their goals for the year.
  • They acknowledge the importance of physical health by aiming to exercise more and the importance of social connections by intending to reconnect with friends.
  • The author's list reflects a balance between spiritual, professional, personal development, and leisure activities, indicating a holistic approach to self-improvement.

20 Things I Would Like To Do In 2024

There were many things I started in 2023 and did not complete.

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Inspired by Kavita H

It is the first day of the year 2024 and I am lying in bed, reflecting on 2023 and what I would like to accomplish in 2024. The year 2023, has been a challenging year for me. I experienced betrayal, broken trust and if that wasn’t enough, my career was on the line. The lies of a co-worker were almost the channel to destroy what I had worked so hard for.

If it had not been for the mercies of God the enemy would rob me of my joy, my peace, and my sanity. However, I am grateful for my hobbies, they were instrumental in helping me stay focused and not swivel up in some corner. I had a prayer line and godly friends who called and encouraged me. I still had my faith and a relationship with God, so I knew He was fighting on my behalf.

There was this scripture verse that encouraged me to trust the Lord for he is my warrior and will not rest until he vindicated me. I had to go through it but I had to strengthen my faith muscles.

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.” (Isaiah 54:17).

Here goes. There were many things I started in 2023 and did not complete. Hobbies started, such as Knitting and lying down in a box incomplete. Crochet incomplete and laying down in their box calling out when will I be done, and books started pages marked to complete and never finished. They are calling and wondering what will complete me to find out what happens in the end.

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Tried it once and it wasn’t a success. It wasn’t from my heart and I believe that’s the reason it never came to fruition.

So as I read Kavita H’s story I am inspired to make a list of the incomplete projects I would like to accomplish in 2024, and I hope to document and include you on this journey when each one is complete.

Here are 20 things I would like to do, achieve, and complete in 2024.

  1. Build a stronger prayer life.
  2. Complete knitting projects.
  3. Read the entire Bible.
  4. Write a Prayer Journal
  5. Publish 100 stories on Medium.
  6. Complete unfinished crochet
  7. Read 20 books
  8. Write half of my dissertation
  9. Complete unfinished quilts
  10. Pay off debts.
  11. Volunteer somewhere (not sure where yet)
  12. Exercise more
  13. Write a children’s book
  14. Obtain my teacher’s license
  15. Travel around the USA
  16. Teach Crochet/Knitting
  17. Walk
  18. Learn Machine Quilting
  19. Reconnect with Friends
  20. Complete quilting project

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