This is a reprint of a blog I wrote for 2015--with a little addition at the end.
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions unless, of course, you want to feed your inadequacies and your belief that you never complete anything you start. Some people thrive on drama in their lives.
The resolutions below aren’t really resolutions at all; they are “unresolutions”. They are ways to live your life to the fullest, of spreading love and joy; thereby improving the world we live in. I believe we attract to ourselves the same energy and light we emit. If you want more love, be more loving. If you want to be happier, be grateful for all you have in your life right now.
As we enjoy a new beginning in 2015 [2016], I invite you to consider these New Year’s “unresolutions”:
- I live more fully today—and every day this year.
- I am a more loving person. By doing so, I will also receive the benefits of feeling loved.
- I treat everyone I meet with kindness. By so doing, I may influence others to spread more kindness in the world.
- I slow down, power down (put my electronics away), and enjoy the beauty all around me. Look deeply into my loved ones’ eyes. Plant a garden. Enjoy the sunrise, the sunset, and the passing clouds. Watch a snail leave its mark on the world. Soar amongst the eagles (and the turkey vultures).
- I am grateful for all my blessings but keep a gratitude journal every day. That way, when life gets bumpy, I have my journal to turn to for inspiration and hope.
- I acknowledge my own inner wisdom, the voice of my soul, my angels, God, and I pay attention.
- I act on what I am hearing from inside myself knowing that as I do, I am strengthening my intuitive muscle. Even when something doesn’t make sense to my rational mind, my soul knows.
- I appreciate my own life’s journey. No matter what is put in my path, I recognize that it is put there as a lesson and an opportunity to grow. I am grateful for each lesson and opportunity I am given and will dutifully record these lessons in my gratitude journal.
- I appreciate the sacred journey of my significant other. We each have our own lessons to learn; we each have our own paths to follow. Mine is no better and no worse than another’s. I choose to honor where they are in their journey.
- Love. Laugh. Life is full of wonder and joy.
Here is the place; now is the time. Resolve to live your best life in 2015 [2016].
Wishing you radiant health, a peaceful heart, and abundant love.
Happy Now Here!
Namaste.
Since 2016 is upon us, I want to amend the above just a tad. First, now that I've reread it, I really like what I had to say. Did I keep my "unresolutions"? I'm happy to say, yes, at least some of the time. No one is that perfect. Has it made a difference in my life? Absolutely, and for the better I might add.
It's interesting to note that I am facilitating a workshop starting in January, "Spark Your Happy". Our primary purpose is to create some New Year's resolutions. Ahem. Even though I wrote how I don't believe in them. However, the resolutions my workshop participants (and me) will be writing will be specific and measurable. And we will be holding each other accountable for each one.
Accountability. That's the key. Make it. Share it. And tattle on your friend if s/he doesn't keep it. Well, not exactly. But there is power in groups. And our resolutions are designed to make us feel happier.
So, I wish you and yours a happier New Year in 2016. Be present. Choose kindness and love above all else. Share your gift of happiness with everyone you meet.
