Most people make a list of resolutions right before New Years. We resolve to do all kinds of things that we think will make our lives better. The thing I notice from myself and most of the people that I know, the majority of the resolutions do not leave the paper we write them on (or the thought bubble in our mind that they are imprinted in).
In 2010 I think we should all resolve to get up and do something. Don't resolve to lose weight. Make plans to go to the gym, take up jogging, or taking dancing classes. Don't resolve to finish the unfinished projects. Make time to get things that matter to you done.
It boils down to the whole "talk is cheap" philosophy. We make great plans. We have lofty goals. Lets actually do lofty things. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, put in the work, and trust that GOD has your back.
Just because you make a resolution, doesn't mean that the resolution fairy is going to come down and magically make it happen. Be realistic with yourself. Not only understand your limits, but understand that you are the one creating the limits.
How about we surprise ourselves in the 2010.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Reason for the Season...
For those of us who are Christian, we should all know that Jesus is the reason for the season. If you are Jewish, you have the Festival of Lights. Then there is Kwanza as well.
Even if you don't believe in the Santa Claus, if you look strictly to the religious aspect of the holidays, or are disgusted by the commercialism that has invaded this time of year... I propose another "reason for the season".
How about: the smiles on the faces of children everywhere...
No matter if you spend a grip at the mall and stores to buy presents, if you hit the dollar store to get the best of what you can afford, you make something from scratch, or simply give you time to spend with a child to make them smile... I contend that the reason for the season is to see kids smile. You can tell them the stories of Jesus, the Festival of Lights, or Kwanza. You can spend time, not money. Share some love. Bring a smile to a childs face.
No matter how jaded you may be, let's not make the kids jaded too. Kids deserve to enjoy the world and we should allow them to do that. I think that is a great present. If you don't have kids, do something nice for kids in your family, neighborhood, or those less fortunate. Every little bit helps.
Even if you don't believe in the Santa Claus, if you look strictly to the religious aspect of the holidays, or are disgusted by the commercialism that has invaded this time of year... I propose another "reason for the season".
How about: the smiles on the faces of children everywhere...
No matter if you spend a grip at the mall and stores to buy presents, if you hit the dollar store to get the best of what you can afford, you make something from scratch, or simply give you time to spend with a child to make them smile... I contend that the reason for the season is to see kids smile. You can tell them the stories of Jesus, the Festival of Lights, or Kwanza. You can spend time, not money. Share some love. Bring a smile to a childs face.
No matter how jaded you may be, let's not make the kids jaded too. Kids deserve to enjoy the world and we should allow them to do that. I think that is a great present. If you don't have kids, do something nice for kids in your family, neighborhood, or those less fortunate. Every little bit helps.
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