Resolutions

Yesterday began a new year. 2013! And people have already begun implementing their new year’s resolution. I don’t have a New Year’s resolution. Frankly I don’t believe in them, I feel their irrelevant to someone who truly wants to make life changes besides the fact that those who begin only last a few weeks to a month. Maybe, it’s the date that is significant to most. The 1^st day of the 1^st month of a brand new year provides an opportunity to reinvent a new you. It’s really kinda funny if you think about it. Every day you wake up with breath in your body is an opportunity to change. A  brand new day with brand new mercies, a brand new morning unlike any other. Why? Because it’s a day that you will never have the pleasure to revisit again in life, so why not take full advantage of being the best “you” possible? Personally I make my best most life altering decisions spur of the moment or unconsciously. Sure I put some thought into my decisions, a lot of thought actually, but rarely if ever do I make an immediate definitive decision. For example, I wanted to purchase a new car. I looked around, even visited a few car lots, narrowed down my budget, exactly what I wanted, and nearly bought two on two separate occasions. But I never did sign the paperwork. About 6-8 months later, I got a letter in the mail that my bank was doing their annual APR sale. I was at work and decided to go to the bank on my lunch break just to “see what they would say.” The assistant branch manager assisted me and after taking all my information she asked me how much I wanted. I gave her a number; she clicked about 3 buttons and said ok. I was flabbergasted, in awe, surprised, shocked, to put it mildly! Needless to say I found the car I wanted (or rather my ex found it for me) minus two amenities and under budget. My first major purchase was not only a good decision but a great financial decision, it felt really good. I didn’t go crazy, I knew what I could afford, I did the research, and made a responsible spur of the moment decision. The same thing happened when I decided to go back to school. In general conversation I said “I think I’m gonna go back to school.” A few days later I had some free time, and filled out the college application and my FAFSA. Out of the blue I decided to make a change and out of the blue I did. It was not a result of an impending date, it just happened. I would be naive to believe the same system would work for you. To each his or her own, I’m just telling you my experiences and my confusion with the importance of a specific date. As my last relationship came to an end a few months ago, I began to reevaluate my integrity system, my expectations, and wants. I began to wonder why I always felt it acceptable to ask God for more, and not abundantly thank or praise him for what I already have. Unconsciously I began to assess, reassess, and move into action. The result; every day I find a new reason to say thank Him. Just this morning, I was driving to work and a car in front of me in the opposite lane had “MERRY CHRIUTMAS” spelled out on its rear windshield. I did a double take, and began to giggle. First of all its 8 days after Christmas, and secondly the word contains no “U”. Subsequently I said “Lord, thank you for laughter.” Nothing major, it wasn’t a life altering experiences, but it made my morning drive just a little bit better. And if you put just a little mind muscle to it you can conclude that that’s all a resolution really is anyway. It’s just a decision or change that makes your life just a little bit better.

 

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