Well, it’s that time isn’t it? Time for “New Year’s Resolutions”. Nothing bad about that. We’ve probably all done this before. Maybe we made a list or committed ourselves to make a particular change in our lives and this was the year we would follow through with it. I’ve seen people post all kinds of resolutions. Some of them revolve around exercise and better health, or a new career, or better relationships and personal goals to try to reach. All of them are good. It’s the “follow through” that’s tough right?

I like to look up words. Sometimes it’s good to read a definition even if you think you already know what it means. There’s something about reading the definition that provokes thought. Thank God for Webster. He’s a smart cat:) It seems the origin of the word is Latin “resolvere” which means to “loosen or release”. The English meaning is described as“ to decide to do or not to do something; find a solution for a dispute”.

My resolutions have evolved over the years. I’m sure yours have too. So, here’s my “New Year’s Resolutions”.

Find the good….cause it’s there
Look to mend fences, and if they can’t be mended, then build a gate, and keep it unlocked
Keep the faith.
Make plans, but live in the moment
Keep a smile handy
Be KInd
Be bold
Laugh….a lot
Do “it” with a purpose
Leave it All on the field

I think we all make resolutions whether we consciously write them down or not. We all decide things everyday. Whether to “loosen or release”, or find a solution or settle a dispute, or do something or do nothing. I guess my “New Year’s Resolutions” are more like daily “every month, every year” resolutions. They have been said before by others in different ways but if my list encourages you then I’m glad…..because your list encourages me too! I’m wishing this year to be a great year of resolve for all of us. Loosen and release, find a solution for a problem, and decide to do something or walk away from the things we can’t resolve with grace.

Happy New Year!

Love you, Love you Big!