may your days be merry and bright
Christmas is over. The new year has begun. But, until there is snow on the ground in Chicago, this tree is not going anywhere.
I’ve been thinking a lot about New Year’s resolutions, and how it’s important to make them even if the majority of us will break them. There is pleasure in the hope that you can change. Because you can. And, I can too. A few years ago I was going to the gym fairly consistently. When January rolled around I was intensely annoyed at all of the overly eager new year’s resolution gym goers crowding the parking lot and locker room. I knew they would all be gone by March – but I remember having this dark thought at the time – Why do people fool themselves? They’re going to fail anyway. Occasionally, I’m blessed with tiny revelations about my disturbing tendency towards cynicism. It makes me consequently shudder at my meanness and then desire a different heart.
So, I was running an errand the other day and a simple resolution hit me – Be kind. I think thats a good place to start off 2012. If you haven’t carved out some guiding ideas to help you navigate 2012 check out Chris Brogan’s three words for 2012.
Emily says:
Cynical or realistic? I will try not to pull you down with your “be kind” resolution.
Let’s have a resolution with each other so we can keep in check or have fun…. we need to discuss soon, before it is 2013.
Jenny says:
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