Saturday, January 2, 2010

resolutions

today marks the first day of 20-10. this is a day when lots of people make resolutions. sometimes we resolve to change our bodies or change or habits. others choose to change a behavior. i'm not one for new year's resolutions. i just don't think that jan. 1st needs to be the time when we resolve. i think our resolutions should happen when we need to make a change. if we resolve to change things in our lives all at once, they are less likely to take hold and really change us. we have to look at how and why we are making the changes.



if they are physical changes then perhaps jan. 1 is a good time. it is after all the time when we have set the holidays and family visits behind us. this is a time when we set our routines up and perhaps this would be a good time to consider physical change.



it the resolution is somthing that involves a habit, then we need to look at what the habit is. i mean if biting your nails is the habit you want to change, then consider that change during these cold months when wearing gloves and mittens is appropriate. although, it becomes more difficult to manicure your nails when putting winter wear over the polish while it may still be tacky. here we have to consider how we will go about achieving the goal.



if your resolve is to write something for the next 365 days, then today is a great day to start. the calendar sure does make it easy to remember when you need to undate your writing. you might also consider starting this type of resolution on your birthday.



so, if you have not decided nor want to decide on a resolution for 20-10, it is really okay. the day that we choose to resolve to change our lives is not as important as the choice to change and grow.



as for me, i promise this year to try and make myself happy and healthy. to some this may seem easy to do. the two for me go hand in hand. i think i will be able to find happiness when i find a healthy place to live my life. i'm working on it, day by day. i pray each and every day that God will lead me to that place.



for now, i resolve to make change within me. i want to change how i perceive myself. i also want to enhance the relationship i have with God and the person that He has made me.



happy 20-10!

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