We made it through another year! 2009 has had it's ups and downs, but overall was another good year...... the "up's" were our new granddaughter and the "down's" were the poor economy and it's impact on my work and our household.
I have enjoyed doing this blog however, and think I'll try it again for another year. It gives me a creative outlet, as well as makes me think a little more than I normally would..... I said MORE than normal, not that I really do much thinking (as you obviously have observed.....)
I've decided to not do any resolutions this year. I've done them for years, but think some "guidelines" to live by will serve me better than some specific resolutions. Let's try it and see what happens. I'd like to challenge you to try these guidelines below with me this year....
Just for today --
1) I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow.
2) I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
3) I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.
4) I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
5) I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
6) I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I'll not speak ill of others.
7) I will do something to improve my health. (Okay, on this one I'm going to lose 10 lbs. SOMETIME during the year.....It might have to be an accumulation )
8) I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibliity for my own actions.
It's always exciting to think about the beginning of a new year, and what it has to offer us. I pray that you have an incredible year, filled with happiness, favor, peace and joy. I trust that God will bless this year as never before, giving you opportunities that you have never known.
GOD BLESS 2010!
1 comment:
I like this Terry! Right now, I think I really needed some of your guidelines and I will try to follow them as well. Happy New Year!!
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