practical promises
It’s two days until 2008 and time for some new year resolutions. I would like to resolve to be mindful and present every day of my life. But that may be too tall an order. Giving my full attention when someone else is speaking would be nice. Practicing acceptance of myself and others would be commendable. Eating only whole grain, organically and sustainably produced foods is a lofty goal. Tasting the food I chew and swallow would be fine.
Some of the above may seem easy to you, none of it is for me. I know that I will be able to continue my present habits, that’s what’s easy. Most of them are advantageous and even praiseworthy. I’ll go to work as scheduled and give a full measure of my effort to my job every day. I’ll enjoy and support my husband. I’ll love and care for my children, whether they want me to or not. I’ll re-use and recycle with all the passion I have for keeping our earth, water and air clean for future generations. Unfortunately, I’ll also read too much, sleep too much and promise to do things that I can’t or won’t accomplish.
So….perhaps I’ll just resolve to try one new thing in 2008. Maybe it will be a trip to somewhere I’ve never been, maybe a new food. Maybe I’ll skydive….not! What about you?