Resolutions

It’s been far too long since I last wrote and purged the craziness that runs through my mind! I write for my soul and because it brings me joy, so it drives me nuts when life gets hectic and I can’t seem to find the time or peace to sit down and get it all out. However, it’s the New Year and with every January 1st a sense of renewal fills the air and people, or maybe just me, get motivated to do all the things they want and are supposed to do. Break out the gym wear, put away the See’s candies, update the resume, check church service times (I go so long that I forget. Shameful) and budget. Let the fun begin. (Apply sarcasm font)

As I write this, I am munching on a baby carrot. One of my resolutions was to not eat out so much and most importantly, pack a lunch for work. We’re 12 days in and this is my first packed lunch. Better late than never?! The funny thing is this is something I should have been doing LONG ago, but I waited for the good ole new year to get it cracking. Once October hits, I pull the “holiday” and “New Year” card to excuse myself of certain responsibilities. I have found this an unsuccessful practice. It’s like being halfway up the hill, but then deciding to go back down and start over again after the holidays. Huh? My 11 year old told me she’s made resolutions and one of them was to get good grades. Umm…that should be the goal year round, right?! The insanity starts young, or maybe it’s just that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. I felt I didn’t have the right to shoot down her resolution when mine are to be healthy, go to church and not overspend. Wow, way to shoot for the stars.

The synonyms for resolution are: resolve, determination, perseverance, tenacity, strength and fortitude. I don’t know about you, but these are words I want to live by. I don’t want to set them up on the 1st of the year and hope I carry them out at least to the summer. It is my desire to walk in greatness, so as of right now, I decided to break my “resolutions” habit and stop making excuses. Striving to be my best possible self and setting and achieving goals is going to be my way of life!

In the next week I will be finishing up my new vision board. I made one before and it sat behind a chair for a year until I finally threw it out. Gasp!! I’m excited to be honest about what I want now. Yes, I used to be scared to voice my desires. It’s easier to act like you never wanted it just in case you don’t get it. That was my defense mechanism. I learned some great lessons in 2010 and one of them was that my defense mechanisms were the exact things that would bite me in the ass. Without risk, there can be no reward. After the vision board, I will map out my plan and list my actions steps. This is the last year of my 30’s and I intend on leaving it behind with nothing but pride. Fear and laziness do not exist in this dojo!

I challenge all of you to step into your own greatness. The most underrated moment is now, so let’s not waste another second and get to it. It’s my belief that when you are so busy being your best, all other things will fall into place.

Happy New Year and as always, Peace, Blessings and Dee-licious Fun!