I've been thinking A LOT about resolutions and improving one's life. In the past I've made a laundry list of things to work on and always seem to fail by Valentine's Day. I joke that I try to maintain my mediocrity, but I really do want to improve.
I was thinking just the other day that I'm nearly 37 and still care so much about what other people think of me, that I still feel that I'm trying to find out who I am. Why has this alluded me for so long?
I'm tired. I'm tired of making the same resolutions year after year. I'm tired of seeming to fight the same battles month after month. So this is the year to begin a new chapter. I'm NOT going to resolve to lose weight, organize my home, walk 10,000 steps a day, find a way to make money to supplement our income. I'm tired of it ALL.
Instead I'm going to take a page from a friend of mine. She chooses one word to live by for the year, like CLEAN or COMPLETE. I think this is very wise for it's easy to remember what your theme is for the year and reflect on it daily. My word for this year is:
PURPOSE
I want to have more purpose in my life. I want to identify what the purpose is for my life. I think I need to be reminded of this. I also feel that this word will help me to live by my values. I know I have them, but how often do I really live by them? I also think that by trying to live more purposefully, I will find the joy and peace and understanding of who I am. I think this will help me to live in the moment and not wait for something better to be just around the corner or to do what everyone else is doing (note the irony).
I want to have more purpose in my life. I want to identify what the purpose is for my life. I think I need to be reminded of this. I also feel that this word will help me to live by my values. I know I have them, but how often do I really live by them? I also think that by trying to live more purposefully, I will find the joy and peace and understanding of who I am. I think this will help me to live in the moment and not wait for something better to be just around the corner or to do what everyone else is doing (note the irony).
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It's very interesting to me that your word is purpose, because I personally found my own purpose in the past 3-4 months after years of searching for it. And that's when my life seemed to go to hell (am I allowed to say that on your blog?)
It's fascinating to me that when you're trying your hardest to be a good person and are finally making spiritual progress, Satan and his minions come against you in full force to drag you down. Yes, I know opposition in all things, but sometimes the fight gets REALLY old.
Thanx, I've rambled enough. 8)
I love that idea. And I know what you mean, feeling tired of constantly trying to do better and be better. It's exhausting. Sometimes I think we need to give ourselves a break from our own expectations.
Wow, I think this is a great idea. I never make resolutions but could totally go by a theme word. Thanks for thesuggestion! Now to find my word...
I'm so glad you felt prompted, yes, it's much more freeing having an overall goal in life of what you want to achieve and just slowly making those steps toward it. There's no disappointment when things don't go your way, because it's about the journey and not the end result. Remember to put reminders up for yourself every few months about your goal or you'll forget like I did halfway through the year.
Oh I hope you know how much I love you and think you are so amazing!! I look at you and think if I could just be a more like that! It is hard to move away and be brave, but totally worth it in the end. I'm 38 and still worry about what people think as well, I have to make a big effort to remember that it only matters what my Heavenly Father thinks. Wish I could lighten your load or help in anyway, know that you are in my prayers and I'm still looking for time to go to Eugene!
I love the idea of a theme word too. I always resolute to not resolute! Does that make sense? I found that when I was making resolutions, I would fail within a week and be incredibly down on myself. I need to be happy with who I am. I have given up on the caring of what people think of me. It is just too exhausting...and frankly I don't have time for that and I JUST DON'T CARE!! If you don't like me, that is your loss :) That is what I tell myself. I hope that you know that I love you and am so grateful to know you. I hope that things are well where you are. I know how hard it is to move out of that AMAZING ward that we were in...boy do I miss it. Hope you have a wonderful new year. xo
I love it! Great idea.
I love the word you chose.
Love this idea Christi--and I'm stealing it! :) Actually, I'll call you to use permission to steal it. My word this year--TRUST.
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