Thoughts for a New Year………
I am doing alright so far on my Thanksgiving resolution to not have an opinion about flippin’ everything.
Okay, the reality of it is, I still very much have an opinion, but I am (doing a better job of) exercising constraint about when it is necessary to actually express it.
So, rather than being over-ambitious and trying to take on too many promises, I am going to offer a prayer that I hope to remember throughout the year.
I pray mostly for perspective, patience, peace, and a sense of humor.
Beyond that I pray that, as humans, we remember that this home of ours called earth is a gift and that we will learn to exist in it and not simply rule over it.
I hope to be more compassionate and generous, especially when it is hard.
I pray to care about myself enough to take care of myself.
I hope to make the most of my talents and share them graciously whenever possible.
I pray to forgive more and to need to be forgiven less.
I hope to celebrate the beauty in imperfection.
I want to do a better job of appreciating those who appreciate me and spend less energy on those who do not.
And I pray that I will continuously count my blessings and overcome my challenges and that I will do it with laughter, intelligence, and sincerity.
Lastly, I pray that those who are less fortunate or alone or scared will find comfort and it will be gladly given by those who have much to share.
Happy 2011.
Well said. Happy New Year, dear one.
Hugs!
Beautiful thoughts, beautifully expressed. Happy New Year!
Thanks Debbie – wish me luck! 😎 Happy New Year!