Although I disagree with the sentiment of this article, I agree with the characterization of "going into the wild" and "never coming back" and the "pencil factory" and being "spoon fed".
For my new year, I am starting a 3 to 6 year journey towards that way of life, one step at a time... just like how I achieved the transformation of my new place over time and maintaining the joy of the whole inside the various parts; not by anticipation but by doing every part for itself.
Also, on the side, I'd like to open the door for a romantic intake or chance... once a month.
What I'm leaving behind, symbolically speaking, in 2011 is: self-doubt or worthlessness or "I'm not good enough" or the like.
What I became good at last year is noticing the many forms that takes in my life, the triggers, knowing that I can replace that old structure with confidence as a choice with no cause, and realizing that it takes practice to keep it there and improve it.
I'm much happier this year.