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What Choices Will I Have In The New Year

Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012

by Susan Thom

There are things I have accomplished that I have always dreamed to, but never knew if or when they would happen. Having children was always my most constant and deep seated dream. Thankfully, I have been blessed with three. My first child, my daughter, is in the army. Scares me to death. My son is coming home from the air force with his wife. My youngest is dealing with the world of oz we’ve created, and trying to make sense of it.

Next year, will there be babies? Will my daughter be a sergeant? Will my youngest get married and have kids along with his brother and his wife? Will my health be better or worse? Will strength overcome fear and mend years of stress and duress? Will I write another book? Will I exercise more and lose weight? Will I finally find the road to true happiness? The years of depression and aggravation and emptiness need to transform into happiness, peace and fulfillment.

There’s no changing the fact that with each new year, we get closer to the end of our time on Earth. Some stutter to think of it, but it’s still the truth. So with each new year, should we not be more aware of the way we think, and behave? Is there anything we could do differently that could make us and the people around us, happier? Might we work on our patience, and impress ourselves and others on the way we’ve calmed down?

If we rarely go outside, are we going to make more of an effort to take walks, or sit on our swing and enjoy the crisp air and the beauty of nature? We may not feel like it, but once we venture out, we’ll feel elated when we return inside. If we write, this would be a perfect time, with so many positive things in our minds. Creativity will have gotten a boost.

We might want to take on a hobby. Something to take up some of our time, but may be functional at the same time. Maybe we could go to a class, or take a course at a nearby college. We could volunteer and help those who really have no one else. There are so many things we could do if we wanted to, and next year, I hope to be satisfied with whatever I do until then.

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» left by David Tanguay
133 days 7 hours ago.
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Yeah Susan, who knows what tomorrow will bring we just have to take as it comes.

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» left by Susan Thom 133 days 5 hours ago.
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hi david,

yup....learn to stay in the moment we're in.

thanks for reading and commenting,

my best to you,

sue

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» left by Christofer French
133 days 3 hours ago.
74 fans.

I like the approach you took. The questioning method is much closer to the reality of life, our hearts and minds. This article made me feel good, and the pressure of these resolution articles do seem to demand too much sometimes. Thanks for your wonderful offering.

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» left by Susan Thom 131 days 2 hours ago.
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hi c,

happy new year.

thanks for reading and commenting.

i tell ya, once i start tapping on the keys, there's no telling where i'll end up :)

my best regards,

sue

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