Oh how I dislike those pesky resolutions that we all make, hoping that we can at least complete one from our lists. So…how many have you completed? If you are like me it’s probably none…zilch…nada…zero!
Of course this could be the year that I will complete at least one of my resolutions. So why is this year any different? Is it me? Are my resolutions easier? Are they as challenging as prior years? Maybe not, but this year I want to have the Courage To Be Myself.
I want to have the courage to embrace my strengths, get excited about life, and enjoy giving and receiving love.
I want to face and transform my fears. Ask for help and support when I need it. Spring free of the Superwoman trap. I need to trust myself to make my own decisions and choices. Befriend myself and complete unfinished business and realize that I have emotional and practical rights.
I want to talk as nicely to myself as I do my plants and flowers in my garden. Communicate lovingly while understanding my goals. Honor my own needs and give myself credit for my accomplishments.
I need to love that little United Pentecostal Church girl within me and overcome my addiction to approval. Grant myself permission to play and quit being a responsible sponge. I need to feel all of my feelings and act on them appropriately.
I want to nurture others because I want to, not because I have to. I need to choose what is right for me. I need to insist on being paid fairly for what I do. Limits and boundaries need to be set and I need to abide by them. Say “yes”only when I mean it.
I need to have realistic expectations, take some risks and accept change so I can grow through challenges. I want to be totally honest with myself and correct erroneous beliefs and assumptions. Respect my vulnerabilities and heal my old and current wounds.
I want to savor the mystery of the Spirit, wave good-bye to guilt and plant flowers instead of weed thoughts in my mind. Treat myself respect and teach others to do the same. I want to fill my cup first and then nourish others from the overflow.
It is time for me to own my own excellence, plan for my future but live in the present. I need to value my intuition and wisdom and know that I am lovable. It’s okay to celebrate the differences between man and women and develop deeply healthy, supportive relationships. It is very important to make forgiveness a priority!
I need to accept myself just as I am now and learn to take it one step at a time, one day at a time because change takes time.
