Friday, January 2, 2009

It's a new day, a new year!


Resolutions?
I have stopped making New Year's Resolutions a long time ago. I know it seems like a good idea, but I think it sets you up for failure. Instead I make a decision every morning to put my best foot forward, be mindful, and do everything in kind for myself and others. It's not easy because there are those days when the girls fight, and I just want to put them both in their room and be done with it. It's hard not to react in anger sometimes...that's where being mindful comes in handy. I can take a deep breath, and speak words that will be helpful.... not to just rant whatever comes to mind in the midst of my anger. Besides I will forever resolve to lose weight, and be healthy.... and a lifestyle change is a process not something that is going magically give me motivation, will power, or resolve simply because it is now a new calendar year. There is no time, but the present. Live in this moment. :)

3 comments:

Kris said...

I have to practice using words that are helpful, myself. I haven't made any resolutions, but have set some "goals" for myself in 2009. Happy New Year to you and the family! xoxo

Stacie said...

Sometimes it's good to write down positive affirmations and put them on your mirror....cheesy, I know but whatever works!

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