Ah, my pretties, I arose this morning with a newfound conviction to blog more regularly. Of course, this newfound conviction could become an oldfound conviction by tomorrow, but I remain the eternal optimist!
This being January (made it by a day, whew!), I figure I can publicly state my resolutions here and open myself to criticism and/or encouragement by doing so. Feel free to list your own, somewhere in the blogosphere. Once you've committed it to your own little piece of cyber-real estate, you'll feel much more dedicated to the cause.
1. Be Healthier. I know we ALL resolve to lose weight, but since being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases, I am truly committed to eat healthier and get down to a sassy size 8. Now that my daughter is about to graduate from high school, it's time to lose the baby weight!
2. Simplify. This is a fairly broad resolution, covering many facets of my life. I want to pare down my belongings, solidify my rituals (exercise, prayer/meditation, chores) and spend more valuable time with friends and chosen family, rather than on trivial pursuits (unles of course, we're playing Trivial Pursuit, which I love!).
3. Seek Happiness. Isn't this what it all boils down to? I read the Secret, people. I know that we can all have what we truly desire. The problem is, I, like so many others, have attention deficit disorder when it comes to understanding what truly brings happiness. I am constantly distracted by the "shiny oblects" in life - whether it is a cute boy, a new dress, my favorite TV show. This year I am resloved to determine where my personal happiness resides.
4. Spread Joy and Share Love. No explanation necessary here. I pledge to live more positively. I have always been an optimist, but occasionally find myself sucked into the abyss of complaint and criticism. I will purposefully focus on the silver linings that are present in all situations.
Okay, loves, that's it for today. Feel free to chime in at any time.
Blessed be!
Friday, January 30, 2009
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