Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Six days into the new year is about as long
as mine usually last and that’s because they almost always involve subtracting
things like sugar and unnecessary carbs, which are hard for me to leave alone. All it takes is for a piece of chocolate to
wink at me and I’m a goner.
This year, I’m changing my strategy because I think 2016
might be a little rough, it being an election year and all. I’ve decided to add
things that will improve my life rather than subtract unwanted ones as I've done in the past.This is a partial list since I haven’t thought of everything yet:
Fearlessness – I recently read a quote that said
‘Everything you want is on the other side of fear’ and I think that’s true. Fear is the ugly enemy of fulfillment and happiness.
Joy – It’s so easy to get stuck in worry and despair, but
joy is always as close as a sunrise, a blooming flower, or a giggling baby – or
online cat videos. Those are pretty
joyous.
Creativity – Although I’m creative every day while writing
books, sometimes it’s not much fun wrestling with plot, characters, and
emotions, even though the end result is rewarding. I want to find a creative hobby like painting
or jewelry making where I can unleash creativity and maybe silence my inner
critic long enough to enjoy making something new.
That’s it so far.
Pretty slim, isn’t it? But I have
to start somewhere.
How about you?
Anything you want to add in 2016?
I like joy. I think I need more joy!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to add peace...peace for myself, and peace for everyone. There's just not enough of it these days.
ReplyDeletePatricia, what a great list. I'm not one for making resolutions, but I like your idea of adding good things to my life.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, Patricia - let's make this a year of adding more! Definitely more joy!
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