This is the same post I make almost every year. Sometimes I
adjust it depending on my needs or life situation. So far it has worked for
me.
A New Year is right around the corner! A brand new clean
calendar! It is up to each one of us what we do with it. Each year I make the
same basic goals with a possible extra or two tossed in for good measure. I
prefer to use "goals" instead "resolutions" because I feel I am taking already
important things in my life and putting my focus on strengthening
them.
1. To make an effort to learn something new every day. The joy
of knowledge is indeed a blessing no matter what you choose to
learn.
2. To make time for myself. It's amazing what 15 minutes
sitting on the deck with a hop cup of coffee and watching the birds can do for
my soul. A little time each day to refresh my spirit is all it
takes.
3. To take time to appreciate each day. Too often we forget to
see the beauty around us and take the simple things in life for granted. My
continued goal is to look with my eyes but to see with my heart. To simply enjoy
life and all that is part of it.
4. To enjoy my family and friends. I am lucky to have each and
every one of them in my life.
5. Organize and Simplify! Two keys words I always yearn to
make a part of my everyday routine but often lose focus on. Organize does not
mean that I have to go on a cleaning rampage each day. It just means I need to
get my life and things that are part of my life in some sort of manageable order
so that I feel comfortable instead of constantly overwhelmed. Not putting things
off until the last minute can contribute greatly to this cause. Simplify! Just
what it means - plain and simple! Stop making a mountain out of a mole hill, do
what I can and leave the rest, don't take on more than I can handle or feel will
leave me stressed out!
6. To Remember. So many people have come and gone from my life
over the past years and I want to keep their memory alive.
7. To keep my faith alive and strong.
8. A Random Act of Kindness. Like so many others, I was raised
to do them. Only back then they were called "manners" or just plain
"consideration for others". So many people still do these and without even
realizing it. For the New Year coming up, I challenge myself along with each and
every one of you to make RAK's a regular part of your life and to become more
aware of them. Whether it means opening a door for a person, buying a stranger a
cup of coffee, taking the grocery cart back inside the store or something else.
Let us all strive to bring back those values and in doing so we will give back
and make someone's day a little brighter!
9. To Forgive. Things happen that cause hurt, anger and
resentment but often the people who cause these emotions don't care. We are the
ones left with bitter feelings that only mount up and make us more and more
miserable. I will the let the past remain in the past and let go of these
feelings so that I can move on with my life.
10. To use kind words and patience more often. I will try to
live by the good old standard "If you can't say something nice, don't say
anything at all".
And of course the New Year would not be complete without a few
just plain fun goals!
1. Start taking more trips. Even day trips can be
fun.
2. No pressure. Keep the fun and joy in stitching. This is why
I started in the first place!
3. Take more pictures.
4. Continue to write in my gratitude journal
daily.
5. To update my blog more often.
Have a safe New Year's Eve! Thanks for stopping by! Until next
time, may you have simple days and an uncluttered heart!
