Well, another year is in it's closing hours. It is the time where people in the western world feel the need to make resolutions for the coming new year. I tend to avoid during those because I always feel guilty within a few days when I've broken them. And who needs more guilt in their life?
But, considering the events of 2011, I've decided there is one that I need to make. And since I've been blogging all my major moments in the past few months, I thought I should put this here...to the world.
I should be resolving to lose weight, exercise more, eat better. Yeah...right. I could resolve those things. In fact, I have. Hence the guilt I spoke of in the first paragraph. However, other things need to happen first before those things can happen. I must get my mind in shape first.
SO...I will continue with my counseling and the work I started in 2011. I will continue doing the hard work of looking at myself and accepting who I am and changing the things I can change...and want to change. I resolve to not just "wish" for positive change but do the work to make it happen.
I have noticed such a change in my outlook over the past few weeks. I've been sleeping better and feeling more centered and relaxed. There have been a few days where things were upsetting and frustrating. However, my "spring back" from events is quicker and easier. It feels so good. But I know there is still much more left to do.
I thank each and every one of you who has read my blog. I have gotten some wonderful messages from many people letting me know they have similar feelings in their own lives. I also got a letter from a friend yesterday. Yes, a letter...not an email or a text, but a bonafide letter on paper! Her words touched me very deeply. Since reading it, and thinking of the comments from so many others, I've been thinking of how alone I felt when I started this blog. I now realize that I have had such tunnel vision that I couldn't see the love and friendship around me. I know that I just need to reach out and someone would be there. Perhaps that should be my other resolution: don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Yeah, I like that one, too.
Happy New Year, my friends. May 2012 be a year of positive change and loving community for all of us.
6 comments:
very well put. I especially like your last paragraph. I pray that 2012 will be a wonderful year for you. and who knows, maybe the weight loss and such will happen also, but if not, we all love you anyway. Remember size of your body and your outward appearance are not what is important ... it is the inner you. hugs!
Happy, Happy 2012, Margie!
Happy New Year Margie! Keep those positive thoughts with you throughout all of 2012.
There's the Margie I know. Rock on, sister! Love, T
May 2012 be a great year for you! Love the blog, the message is perfect. I can relate, change the things I can and don't stress over the things I can't. I had to learn that one over again this past year. Hugs and ♥
Yes! Love it. I have resolved to START my counseling gain in 2012. So far, we've got another appointment with Michael for our coulple therapy, I've signed up for some meet ups in Boston, and have a good recommendation for a art therapist. Whoot!
As to weight, I'm on the same page with you, sweetie. One thing at a time.
Keep writing. You are an inspiration to others. Love ya, Kim
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