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Peace Arch News Friday, January 29, 2010
lifestyles
Small steps to reach your goals L ose weight. that needs supplies Reduce stress. in months other than Drink less. Be those that start with less grumpy. Improve a D. education. We have a need for Be one of the volunteers at Marylou Kirstein 12 per cent children’s sports who actually programs, live up to their Semiahmoo New Year’s House, Hospice, resolutions. the community Lofty goals policing station, abounded at church lunch when we or dinner woke after programs and celebrating the at the hospital, end of 2009. to name a few. Where do you And at all stand now? times, we need Hopelessly citizens who lost, and care about building up for a more their community, and practical list in 2011? who are always on the It is not too late. And lookout for little ways since when do we make to make life better. promises to ourselves Amazingly, we only on Jan. 1? discover that 88 per World peace, ending cent of us fail to meet hunger, bringing the lofty standards water to the deserts set by our New Year’s are terrific ideals, but resolutions. these are things that we Did you ever see cannot physically do all the bumper sticker: by ourselves. We can “If I fail to live up to help these global causes your expectations, with donations that fit kindly lower your our budget. expectations?” But let’s not forget we Maybe it is all about live in a community doing what we can. that has its own needs But maybe, too, the and wants. We have secret is to talk it over an active food bank with friends. Commit
auxiliary notes
to a plan and have a monitor. That applies to the resolution to lose weight, but it is also the key to accomplishing the loftier goals. We have a friend in New Zealand who gathered his buddies and created a weekly walking group. Not all show up at each walk, but each of the laggards is called to ensure they are OK, and that they will be at the next walk. Everyone needs to have a goal or a challenge. Life can send us curves. Tom and I had a few in 2009, and good riddance to those events, but the year had its rewards as well. The birth of a grandchild can quickly put things into perspective. Life goes on, so let’s make it a little bit better each day. Our Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary makes a difference. I didn’t need a New Year’s resolution to join, and I have found inspiration in seeing the many improvements at our hospital as a result of group efforts.
So... over to you. It is your turn to make a resolution. What will make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you?
Marylou Kirstein is president of Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society. She writes monthly for the Peace Arch News.
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