Life-enhancing Resolutions

by Janet Young

By now the majority of people who made New Year’s resolutions have discovered that while they had good intentions, somehow those good intentions began to wither away until the desire to carry out your wishful thinking dissolved, but, with the full intentions of renewing those goals again next year But why wait?

With each passing day signs and evidence of a winter’s thaw has begun and the earth begins to awaken after a long winter’s nap So, as the earth warms and the trees and flowers begin to bloom, why can’t we begin anew our commitment to life-enhancing resolutions?

When a new year dawns there is much enthusiasm to make positive changes in our lives Then when we fail, we think we have to wait for another new year to recommit again Remember each morning when you wake up, it is the beginning of a new day It is another chance to start anew and refuel your enthusiasm for whatever your goal might have been

Perhaps your resolution didn’t work out through no fault of your own Perhaps the door was closed on an opportunity you thought you should have Remember a lot of times when that happens, there are better things waiting around the corner for us We just have to be patient, and push ahead

Wake up each morning with a grateful heart If you find the good in people and in things or circumstances, you will begin to think in a more positive stream of thought And positivity begets a spirit of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude Just remember to begin each new day by leaving yesterday’s issues behind Perhaps with a new season, you will choose to make a commitment of another type For example, you always wanted a beautiful flower garden Now is the perfect time to get started on this project Remember flowers are the gift that keep on giving So, when the flowers begin to blossom and bloom, you can treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet of hand-picked flowers from your own garden What is more rewarding than that?

Remember, being thankful for what you have, does not allow room for negative thinking Thanking God that He has given you yet another day is a perfect way to start your day

So, as we are reminded that each new day has a beginning and an ending, what will you accomplish this day that will further you along in reaching your re-committed resolutions?