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Vicki Monroe's SpiritBlog Archive January 1, 2007 I know, I know, the ultimate and destructive point of making New Years resolutions is that 99% of us don't keep them. Rather than setting aside one day a year, of committing to change, how about making one change a month, whether it be bettering your health, listening more, finding beauty in all things, or simply learning to appreciate what we have and stop worrying about what we don't. These we can do all year, not plan something we know deep down in two weeks we will let go of. Human beings have an uncanny way of committing themselves to something that is so out there they couldn't possibly do it. Rather than that...Try eating better, sleeping better, meditating, reading more, watching television less. Going for a walk, visiting a friend, and reconnecting with your spouse. I have been married now for 24 years, and it's true, love changes, but not for the worse. I love my husband more than ever before, he is my foundation when I feel I need grounding, and his no-nonsense approach is very refreshing when you just need an answer. He is the one person I believe in all of the people I have met, that has never lied to me. I can honestly say I have lied, be them little white ones. One of the issues I will work on this coming year. And completely attainable. I want to spend more time with my children, even though, they are not little anymore, they still need you. My daughter, Amelia is my last to be in high school and will soon make the leap to her own future challenges as my three boys have done. She is more than ready, and can't wait. I however remind all of them, just remember where you live, and your feet will always get you back here. That someone loves you, and that even when we are hurting, someone will be there with a sympathetic ear. This New Year, I pray that a more peaceful existence becomes a reality, and I say a prayer for those that have lost their lives both here and abroad. I wish our brave men and women a speedy return, and a time of change. There is a time when we need to say, "We cannot fix everything," and that time is coming. So this New Year I ask that we all spend 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes of each day for ourselves. Sitting quietly, reflectling, pondering "what can I do better, and whatever I did wrong in the past let it go?" Learn from it, yes, but move on. Find beauty in all people, and never judge someone else. It is not your right to do so. You judge you, and allow others their own inner self, and trust that all people will become humbled in this year of change. Recycle, Renew, Reuse, I believe should be everyone's responsibility. But many say "They can do it, so we won't have to," I actually have a brother who believes that, and it's sickening. "Live for the day, do not worry about tomorrow, and enjoy the gift of the day, that is your present." Happy New Year! In Light, Vicki This website and text copyright © 2007, 2008 Vicki Monroe. All rights reserved.

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