Wednesday, January 09, 2013

New Year's Resolutions

I am excited about the new year! Here are a few resolutions that I want to keep in mind.

1. LISTEN. This is the "word of the year" for me.
2. WRITE LETTERS. I want to write more letters, specifically to my grandparents. I am amazingly fortunate to have ALL FOUR of my grandparents living! I don't want to miss out on letting them know they are loved.
3. GIVE. I want to give in lots of ways this year - gifts of time or stuff or whatever will make people feel loved, noticed, thought about, and doesn't require anything in return. I think about doing this all the time but often my good intentions get buried in the daily chaos of life. I want to follow through more on giving this year.
4. BE INSPIRATIONAL. I want to create more inspiration in my surroundings - through positive energy, and making my home inviting (not fancy, just welcoming).
5. BE GRATEFUL. I really want to embrace every moment as a gift from God and to notice the blessings I have instead of what I don't have. My joy comes from HIM....Psalm 4:7-8