It’s that time again folks. Everyone has their list out and
Drew wrote a fantastic article on how to do it right. So, to get a little more
personal in this new year, I thought I’d share mine with you all.
The first is to stay paleo for 365 days. Now when I say
that, I don’t mean what society and the paleo gurus say that paleo is. Instead
I mean what paleo means to me: natural and gluten free and staying away from
the sorts of foods that cause intestinal bloating and inflammation. Even though
I seem to be fuzzy on these from time to time, my intelligent husband usually
keeps me accountable and helps while grocery shopping and cooking. The only
exception to this is when it becomes an idol. My relationship with God is more
important than new year’s resolution. Therefore, when I neglect taking the Lord
’s Supper to maintain my resolution, I am not really completing my resolution.
I am failing it.
The second is to rely on my planner less. I am OCD and love
my planner. Many even joke that it is my Bible. I carry it everywhere and I
feel naked without it. This is not okay and my challenge is to live more
without it doing what God calls me to instead of what is written in my planner.
The last is to stay off of technology when it doesn’t
matter. I do not have to live my life glued to a computer or iphone just
because it is there or because I am bored. There’s always something to do or
someone to talk to. It’s amazing what happens when my focus becomes not about
myself.
There are a few others I am including but aren’t
resolutions, more like everyday life changes. These I know I will fail because
I am not perfect. However, it doesn’t mean I cannot try. I want to strive to be
more positive and optimistic. I desire to let the little things go and not let
them bother me as much. I yearn to appreciate what I have. And finally I want
to treat others with more love and kindness, even if they require more grace.
I think it is important that we all make goals and
resolutions and strive to be better individuals. However, it should not risk
you losing who God made you to be or your health or safety. But, whatever they
happen to be, we’re here to help you and encourage you get through not only the
first couple of months but the whole year. Share your resolutions with us and
Endu all year long.
Our Woman Writer has illustrated her list of goals right here before you. The very first day of the new year she turned to me and asked, "What are your resolutions?" Whether or not we write them down we have some sort of annual goal chiseled away in our heads. So, just as she did to me, I am asking you, tribe Endu, what are your goals and how can we help keep you accountable? - ENDU
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