I sincerely believe that God grants the seasons in order to foster the metamorphosis that we need in our lives and so I take full advantage of the fresh start he brings each January 1st. In fact, I have a New Year’s ritual where I take at least an hour to review the current year’s goals, then I list my accomplishments for that year, and finally I prepare my hit list for the year ahead. I prefer not to think of them as resolutions but rather, promise I make to myself.Well, after reviewing my 2008 goals, I noticed that I had broken a lot of promises. If I had been a boyfriend to myself I would really need to break up! Knowing I had hit only a small percentage of my annual targets left me feeling a little melancholy and regretful. Although I am pleased that it is a New Year and I have a fresh set of promises to keep; I had to take a moment to learn from my mistakes. For this is the purpose of the blog, need I remind you, and if the lesson is not learned I will be forced to repeat this experience all over again.
Therefore, my commitment for change requires that I not only look at these goals at the beginning and the end of the year, but I must rehearse them daily until they are memorized. Last year, I had a set of 39 goals, ostentatious I know, but this year I have narrowed it down to 8 power-packed promises with purpose. Lessening the quantity, but not the quality, will make them enjoyable and easy to remember. Once ingrained in my mind, they will flow into my spirit becoming a filter for my daily decisions; thereby increasing my chances for success. It will be very hard for me to get off track as I did in 2008. I believe this new approach will ensure that I keep my pledge strong and all the year long.
Regrettably yours,
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