Resolutions in 2007

The New Year brings the availability of a re-do of sorts. The infamous resolution. Something we are going to change about ourselves or our behavior in the new year. Most people really don't take advantage of this gift and most people should.

For the resolution to be meaningful it must be personal. The classic resolution is going to the gym or going on a diet. Things that are meant to make ourselves feel better about us. Why not this year commit to doing something for someone else.

Your resolution does not need to be something you do all year long. It could a single day spent helping someone. Or it could be spending a weekend enjoying life with the ones you love.

Mother Teresa said that our first ministry is to our family. If that was our resolution this year think of the amazing things families could do all year long.

Here are my two resolutions for the year:
1. To put my family first, then others, and then myself. Every decision based on this simple premise that joy can only be found when we decide not to be selfish.

2. Show my children the love I have for their mother. Allow them to feel safe and secure in that knowledge.

Listen to your gut and take advantage of this re-do. It only comes around once a year.