Writing Change

Resolutions. Code word for goals, perhaps? Most of us are unsure as to which side we pair ourselves with throughout the year (especially in the beginning of another 365 day revolution) but the lines seems blurry to me.

Do I resolve myself to giving up fatty foods and unsightly/unhealthy habits? Or do I lay the tracks for what should be a productive twelve months ahead of me, based on my unfulfilled desires to date? The latter seems more goal-oriented then setting another “resolution” with myself. Either way, I’ve had exactly 7 days to mull over my “want to accomplish” ideas/items since ringing in 2009, so please take it for what its worth: absolutely nothing to [most] of you, and absolutely everything to me.

RESOLUTION 2009:

1. Do not ever give up hope.
2. Always pray for the things I’ve been given, as well as that which I haven’t been offered.
3. Set my life according to my watch. Too often do I revolve my schedules around others, forgetting my wants in the process.
4. Be kind to my family. I wouldn’t be here without them, or their support.
5. Leave the past exactly where it is: in the past.
6. Stay focused. I often overwhelm myself with personal interests and end up wasting hours staring at walls, the end resulting in 0 productivity.
7. Be calm. The world is terrible enough without adding stress to my life. [We don't need another hot head!]
8. Find my passion and follow it through the gates of hell, just to see it through.
9. Be a good mother, friend, lover and relative.
10. Always be ready for change, and always accept it with open arms.
11. Do not fear the unknown. We’re all in this together.
12. Write.*

So, dare I pose the diablical question – Resolutions or Goals? I see a few elements of both parties in my long-short list, but I doubt the definition determines the outcome. In closing, here’s praying I have more success in 2009 then I did in 2008, whether it be earned, given or fallen upon my lap.

*Definitely a goal. Just to clarify.