....and a new set of resolutions. Right now, many people worldwide are putting pen to paper, dry erase marker to white board( the smart ones ), post it notes to calenders and other places.. We set out every year to do what we didn't do the year before all done in hopes of reaching goals and dreams. The only other time we reflect and decide change is needed is on our birthdays.
The goals are mostly universal. You know the list by now, don't you? Lose weight/ go to the gym, quit smoking, get a better job, get my finances under control, etc...etc. Well, I would like to take this opportunity to make a few suggestions. To some, these may sound a touch preachy, but it is most definitely not intended to be that way. These are just a few ideas that may have a positive impact on your life and make you a bit happier not to mention the impact it may have on those around you or your community.
Lets start with the acknowledgement that for the past few years things have been bad.....real bad for some. Many Mom and Pop stores have been struggling or even closing due to the poor economy. How about this...Lets resolve to shop at these stores and support these small businesses. They are usually family owned and operated. By buying from them you will keep their store open, keep food on their table and a roof over their heads. Remember, they are the backbone of the community and if they are healthy then so is our economy.
My second idea comes from a discussion between two friends( if your reading this, you know who you are!) about what they could do on Christmas day to make someone's life better. They went back and forth and all the ideas were great but one really took hold. Our seniors spend much time alone. We have widely forgotten them and put them in storage facilities that we like to call "Retirement Homes". These "seniors" are our Mothers, Fathers, Grand Parents, WWII Veterans, Korean War Vets. These special people deserve so much more than what we give them. They, their sacrifice and hard work are why we have what we have and enjoy the freedoms we enjoy. To the children of these incredible individuals....go see them more often. Show that you love and care about them not by making phone calls but by going to them and spending some time with them. Forget not what they have given you. They gave you much and you have a debt to pay and should pay that debt willingly. To the rest of you( including me ), even if you don't have a relative in a "home", why not drop in and spend some time with someone who would really appreciate it. It will put a smile on a face and that is always a good thing.
Donate to charity! What if you gave a dollar a day to charity? What if we all did that? Do the math...the number is mind boggling. Most of us can more than afford $365.00 a year and it is tax deductible. So how about it? Care enough to make it a resolution?
There are so many more but why should I have to come up with all the ideas? Sit down and think of something other than yourself and DO IT
Happy New Year to you all! May it be the best ever!
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