New Year, New You?

Resolutions come at the beginning of every new year when we all reflect and wish we did this or that. We regret the things we have done because we believe we could've done better. We're mad we didn't lose any weight or hop on the vegan train. Husbands and wives are upset as they couldn't find reliable babysitters to spend more quality time together. We spent more money than saved or we simply didn't give up sweets.

January 1st cuts the corner and we begin to create lists of goals such as; spend more time with family, stick to a budget, be more social, keep tabs on our friends, and the ultimate goal- lose weight. I won't say making a list of goals is a negative thing. It's good to have a game plan but why must we set so many expectations for ourselves? I won't say that we'll fail at the majority of our lists but come on... this adds more pressure on us. Why do we begin to think we weren't doing the things we should've been the prior year.

Today, I came across a blog post from the account Her View from Home and I read...

"I say: There isn't enough time to do everything I need to do, much less what I want to do.

God reminds: So few of these things did I ask of you.

I say: I keep messing up. I worry. I raise my voice. I forget how lucky I am.

God reminds: Luck has nothing do with it. Everything in your basket, I put there with purpose. And I never asked you to carry it alone." This post reminded me what is sometimes easy to forget. We are never given more than we can handle.

I won't share my list of resolutions for this year meaning yes, like everyone else I did make one. It's hard not to jump on the bandwagon, although I do want to give praise to the past year. I am thankful to be entering the new year with valuable lessons from 2018. It has been my best year yet; I have traveled many places, fallen in love with someone truly genuine, taken action to pursue my dreams, and created beautiful things. I have persevered through painful experiences and fallen short, losing my way. My biggest accomplishment was either the profound forgiveness I've found for people from my past or the book I've almost finished.

With still so much to learn and so much more room to grow, I am so thankful for the growth I've encountered thus far. May this year be full of love, peace, and substantial growth. Even the downfalls that arise this year will be beneficial because they also teach me strength and flexibility to grow upon. I know that I can not be held back by anyone but myself. The power of "I" is powerful indeed. I'm so blessed to see the year of 2019 and ready to tackle it head on..

With that being said, don't let the expectations of others or even your own determine your future. We're our worst critic, and worrying about the criticisms of those around you are also serving you no good. You create and manifest your destiny. Strive for what YOU want and need to be at center! I can't emphasize it enough. Don't become fixated on the calendar or the hands that rotate on the clock in your office, bedroom, school or elsewhere. The life you're itching to live is important as well as the steps you have to take to get there but don't forget to BE PRESENT in the now. Today is just as important as tomorrow. Be aware of the tick-tocking syndrome. Guaranteed, what's meant for you will be.

Happy New Years everyone. With love.

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