So...one would think the best way to start
or prepare for a New Year would be to make resolutions. These goals or promises
that we make every year prepare us with optimism and help us feel
encouraged and rejuvenated, right? They give us a goal to work towards, an
aspiration to target or possibly something to keep us focused. I'll tell you
what.....they bring on too much stress for me. I've found that I have become so
focused on what I didn't do the past year that I can't think straight for the New
Year. When I began to think about preparing my a new list I was
disheartened that I have a list from last year with only two items half
way crossed out, a few big stars next to the "I really mean I'm going to
do this" items and a bucket list of changes that never came to fruition.
So with that I vow from the rooftop of the tallest building in the
NYC..................NO MORE RESOLUTIONS!! Yup, I said it. I'm not trying
to let the stress of completing a list depress me into this new year of
opportunity. I have and will continue to change my mind set about my
current aspirations and will remain focused to pursuing the happy. Yes I said
it the happy.
We run around feeling upset and depressed about
life's challenges not recognizing we have come as far as we are because of
triumphs. You can only change a situation, outcome or mindset if you choose
to. We have a creator that is able to do what we cannot (Ephesians 3:20)
and as we give up control over the things we struggle with and release it
to Him, He will do the unimaginable (Galatians 2:20). How
about living knowing that there
are unimaginable possibilities? Why not make the choice to just
do. Be confident in your choices this year not only for yourself but for
others as you reach out to lend a hand (cause you know you feel encouraged when
you lend a hand, right?). Tell someone there are unimaginable possibilities
that can unfold for them and encourage them to keep on keepin' on (paying
homage to the 70’s always). Small steps toward the possibilities bring
you closer to them but no step at all leaves you with regrets (and we'll have
none of that of that this year).
This New Year brings fresh new opportunities
so think outside the box, conquer great mountains and live
this year without RESOLUTIONS!!
Lovin' you is easy,
J
