Yes, yes, I do – make New Year’s resolutions that is. Sometimes I even keep them past the end of January! As the New Year begins and 2016 stretches out as a blank canvas I put my mind to anticipating what blessings and struggles it may bring me.
My resolutions are both simple and challenging this year. First – the simple one, I am going to wear colourful socks. For years now I have gone with black or gray socks to match my predominantly gray and black wardrobe. This year, look out – I have bought myself some jazzy socks in brilliant colours and I am going to break free of the dark and dour, well, at least in footwear. Now, my second resolution is not so easy. I resolve to let go of resentment. This is something that has snuck up on me in the last couple of years. I find myself nursing grudges, holding on to negative thoughts, and feeling resentful about things that happen and things that get said. I am not going to let my attitude become a scorekeeper of wrongs done to me.
I also liked this wording I found as I scrolled around on Facebook (now if I was serious about my resolutions I should resolve to give up Facebook … maybe next year). I think this statement is both encouraging and inspiring and if I stick to it could bring about a change in my attitude for 2016.
Work for a cause not applause,
Live life to express not to impress,
don’t strive to make your presence noticed
just make your absence felt.
Have you made resolutions? Does this feel like a time to start some new good habits?
Will the clarity of a new year give you a fresh start?
