Jan 9 2013: For these last few years I have not implemented any resolutions until the 1st of Feb. I know that it is better for me to take things more slowly, consolidate the new ideas. It is also the begginning of the Celtic festival of Imbolc, the coming of the light. A very good time to start something new. Having said this my resolutions are small one's and comprise in the main of disipline in small matters such as knowing that if I prepare my lunch I wil eat better. Knowing that if I hold my tounge when Great Aunty starts issuing orders, everyone will feel better. Nothing spectacular here.
Dec 31 2012: When you feel really tied up and everyone does from time to time, sometimes for a long time. I have found that the best way to look at your situation is realistically and go with what you have. Look at the circumstances of your life as if you have been given some kind of quest where the point will be revealed if you try to live as well as you can. I don't mean to sound mushy because I know that sometimes the situation can be very hard, but at least this way you may be able to stop viewing yourself as negative, to realise that you have qualities.
Dec 30 2012: I joined just because I wanted to reply to this. I have learned that trying to realise your potential is probably a false aspiration. I believe we are all capable of many things and are often...very often frustrated because we are thwarted in our personal desires. I believe I still have personal potential that i will fulfill but life keeps calling me to other things. They are my responsibilities because I love the people I spend time with, It might not be the best use of my time or energy but I won't do otherwise. Having said this I have managed to have a lot of fun. I have lifelong friendships and a healthy happy environment. I have had a fulfilling career despite wanting to do something else and I am very glad I have lived my life this way. Things go wrong, things go right. Things always change, nothing good lasts forever neither does anything bad. The very focussed will think I have been a straw blowing in the wind. So be it.
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