New Year new perspective
Here is a video. I recommend it to you. It makes me feel very small and wonder how I, I can be of any consequence in a universe so very, very incomprehensibly large.
But something deep inside whispers that I am, even when my functioning brain tells me that it can’t be so. How even in this entire world, can I make a difference? Can I even MATTER?
But, I must. Even to only a few. To my husband, to my children, to my parents, to my friends I must.
And now 2010 is close upon us. I always have resolutions. I think that is only the only good thing about January–the making of resolutions. And how I love them. I love to think of all the things I’m going to accomplish. And I don’t forget them. I look at them all year long.
Only. . .
This year I didn’t accomplish nearly as many of them as I’d hoped. I didn’t write in my journal like I’d planned. I didn’t read as many books as I’d hoped. Missed my exercise goals–though I can’t complain too much, because I became a runner and ran two races–and I hadn’t planned to do that at all. Instead of finishing the book I’d planned, I wrote another entirely different one. And it’s better. Sooo much better than my first. Still, I didn’t finish school work I’d planned.
But, as I sigh and look at my lofty list from last year, I feel a little down about it. And I shouldn’t. It’s been a great year. It really has. I’ve done a lot.
And now to make a new list….
Running. A half marathon is in my near future and after that, a whole….I’m going to do it. I just have to avoid farm implement and stitches like last year.
Writing. I will completely revise my novel and leap eagerly into the next one. And is publishing in the near future? There are some bites, but who knows?
Education. And my degree? Have I completely forgotten that I’m working toward a Bachelor’s Degree? Yeah. Pretty much. I must buckle down and get that done! But, in truth I’d rather daydream and write my daydreams down.
And will we sell our home and build? 2010 could be a very busy year indeed.
Stay tuned and see how it all turns out…..And if any of it significant at all in the vast universe of things remains to be seen. But, I’d sure like to think so.
So, what are your New Year’s goal?
I didn’t meet as many of my goals for the year as I would have liked either. I’m excited fro your new goals and I’ll be here to see what happens.
p.s. You do make a difference. A bigger one than you know.
What an awesome video that was! I had to show it to my family after I’d seen it because it was so good. Thank you! (and I can’t see what I’m typing, FYI, so I’m sure this is fully of typos!)
I didn’t make any resolutions last year, but plan on making a few this year. I love making them too, lol. Even if I don’t actually do all of them. They DO inspire me to be better, though, and I think I at least manage to improve each year. So, it’s all good.
I think my biggest resolutions this year will have to revolve around health.
Happy New Year Mel! And yes, you DO matter!
Love your new site.
Since I finished my degree last year, t just wanted to make it through this year. The coming year is full of writing and racing.
I’m excited to see how your goals go this year.
wOW! Awesome new look. Good luck with all your goals. I didn’t meet all of mine either.
Very cool that you have some nibbles on your book.
Melinda,
I can’t see what I am typing either. Something is weird with the screen. But great website. Looks good.
As for resolutions. I don’t make many but usually keep one the ones I’ve committed to.
My only goal this year is to be a better person this year than the last. I know it’s vague. But works for me.