revolutionizing the resolution

Maybe one of the hardest struggles for most people is developing that one HUGE resolution that will set the tone for the new year. I've always gotten by with refusing to make one. I've always enjoyed the television programs that glance back at the year that WAS and the HAPPENINGS that occurred. It's the vintage in me, I guess. Always looking back and celebrating the accomplishments makes me happy. And even though we did not take any big trips this year, nor did we celebrate any milestones, 2011 was a good year. We lived life everyday, planning, doing, eating, enjoying. I didn't need a resolution for that.

I try not to think too much about the "what is to come" part of the world, and resolutions seem to be wrapped up in that. All the while, I am an organizer; a planner. And I contradict myself. Maybe it is the solid things that I have faith in most that allow me to make reservations for a vacation and design a layout for scrapbooking, but it is the fear of the unknown that keeps me from making a resolution?!

Then I think resolutions need not be so tremendous like losing 20 lbs. or running a marathon. Maybe resolutions can be as sweet as kiss my kids goodnight EVERYNIGHT or refuse to take for granted the time I can sit across from Chato, even though we are both working on separate projects, and appreciate that we CAN work side by side in anything. These are REAL RESOLUTIONS to me. And while not everyone will agree with me, I do believe everyone must do what is best for them.

So, all the while, I have expectations for another beautiful new year, I refuse to label it. And maybe I contradicted myself again. Last year I followed through with Ali Edwards' "one word" idea. It surely set a tone to my actions. If you remember THIS blog post - I chose the word UNDERSTAND. This was such a good choice for this year. Whether it is taking the time to take a deep breath when Brandan is having a "moment" or stepping back when good friends struggle with life altering decisions. Understanding has helped me to push forward, research more, and put definition to things that I see everyday. I think I UNDERSTAND that tremendous things happen in small increments. AND MAYBE, just maybe, that is my key to the resolution world...mini resolutions, expectations that are shorter in term and sweet like a check off list that offers a true sense of accomplishment!!

Hmmm...I'm on to something here....for me. Well, maybe I can convince Chato and the kids to do it with me! AND I think it just might be possible to pull off a two birds with a stone kind of thing here: mini resolutions and a new "one word" for twenty twelve - LIMITLESS.

There are no boundaries to what we CAN accomplish. Chato got it into his head this past year that he wanted to try something new and he did - he is now wrapping up just over two months at his new job. I know that we can all do the same. I believe that with that ever present spiritual guidance and tons of courage and perseverance, anything is possible. I will continue to reflect, UNDERSTAND, and move forward, but our actions are LIMITLESS as long as we do it all with the intention of positivity and good faith.

So, here, once again...
HAPPY NEW YEAR BLESSINGS to one and all. May Twenty Twelve enlightened your hearts and journey you onwards to great expectations, outrageous adventures, and spontaneous happiness!