In the end, the only opinion that matters is your own. Did you reach any of your own personal goals? Did you come any closer to living the life you had imagined for yourself?
Searching for outside validation is useless. Everyone around you is simply struggling with their own internal battles. I learned long ago, when I would wonder what others were thinking about me, that most are thinking about themselves.
So focus a little time on yourself now. Figure out what you would like to happen in this brand new year you see before you. How could you bring joy to yourself and those you love?
I resolve to live a happier life. Gratitude will be my personal theme this year. I resolve to appreciate the life I have everyday, and acknowledge that I have the best life possible for me right now. I have an amazing husband, a job that brings information and joy to the world, and even a new puppy! So what’s not to like?
I’ve already lived longer than I really expected to, and we have a new president coming into the “white” house (interesting irony there!), who says he brings us hope for all of our futures. Let’s hope he’s right! At least he seems more likely to be a part of the solution than our last one.
Let’s be grateful for what we have, which in most cases is more than anyone else in the world, and just feel good for a change. There’s my original thought for today!
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
January 2, 2009 at 4:39 pm |
Here! Here! You said it. We have all we need WITHIN. Simple concept. Along with this attitude of gratitude, I am adopting a resolve – a serious resolve – to hold a Nike mindset.
” Just do it.”
About everything that matters, not just exercise. Make that phone call, send that query, take that walk, reduce, reuse, and recycle. Again, a simple concept, not a long list. I’ll let you know next year how it went!
January 3, 2009 at 1:09 am |
I prefer to think of life as a journey rather than a battle. Why all the confrontation? There are challenges and obstacles to overcome and resolve. and moments of clarity when your breathe is short and you stop huffing and puffing. Yes, while I may be in a deep valley now, I know that all roads eventually rise up for a view of the sun.
January 4, 2009 at 3:05 pm |
Right on, Laura. We have been given a wonderful, unique life. It is incumbent upon us to make the most of it. The old saying about lemons into lemonade comes to mind.
I invite your readers to visit my blog, DrinkingOutOfTheTrough.com to see my take on life.
I hope you and the puppy are doing well.
January 14, 2009 at 6:50 pm |
I wish it were that easy. I’d love to be able to “Let go and Let God”. It’s just not that simple. Yes, we can attempt to simplify our lives but in the long run we have so much responsibility that there is not enough time in the day. I do resolve to try to take that extra step and do what is best for Me. I just hope I have the energy. Here is an article I’d encourage anyone to read that has great tips on making the most of our time…http://www.silverplanet.com/health/stress-reduction/new-years-resolutions/39744 and to possibly forgive someone that has wronged you.