At this time of year, people are often asked to share their personal resolutions for the New Year. Many have given up on the idea because they don’t want to set themselves up for failure.I believe in resolutions – because I believe we have an amazing gift that we take for granted. Our bodies, minds and spirits are miracles – our capacity for learning, emotion and delight is unlimited. It is when we get caught in the routine of our lives that we forget to notice the magic of it all.
Resolutions are the renewal of our commitment to the quality of our lives. Whether a resolution is to improve health; spend more time with those we love; or to learn something new . . . it is a promise to ourselves to create the best possible life we can live.
The mistake we make is that we often try to make a 180 degree change – and therein lays the probability of failure.
As I get older, I am learning that I can make a big change, but I have to do it in small steps that are manageable. I honor my health now more than ever before. I make good choices to support my continued quality of life. I spend more time with my family and friends – and nothing is more important than the time I spend with my granddaughters. They provide a portal to pure delight – pure enthusiasm – pure trust. I am working to integrate those wonderful qualities into the way I live. I am committed to living in the present and not dragging years of stuff around with me. The past has passed. The resolutions I have made – and the changes I have made make my life better.
I wish you a lifetime of resolution and reward . . . Happy New Year.
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