There is something in me that resists the idea of New Year’s resolutions, because it allows me to put things off until a new year, and then feel suddenly overwhelmed by so many goals. However, as each New Year rolls by, I get the urge to start afresh; to aim a little bit higher and to work a little bit more intentionally on the things that matter the most. And so, once again, I made a list of resolutions, this time for the year 2013.
2013 is a year full of unknowns for me. Many things could change, and yet a lot could remain the same. Both directions are a part of life, and I would welcome either path full heartedly. I am filled with anticipation (and, quite honestly, a little anxiety) when I think about the minutes, hours, days, weeks and months ahead; the potential in each and every moment. Through it all, I hope to remain steadfast in a few things:
+make confession a more regular part of my relationship with God.
+memorize the book of James from the Bible.
+spend less time on the internet. I have already deleted my twitter and facebook accounts as an attempt to clear some space in my life for more important things.
+read more books.
+cook delicious meals and bake scrumptious desserts (and eat them, too).
+celebrate more birthdays and anniversaries.
+focus less on me and more on others (another reason for stepping away from twitter and facebook).
+document more moments that teach me about joy and contentment.
+live on less.
Here is to a beautiful New Year, whatever it may hold in store.
13 comments:
great goals! i have some of the same ones! Most def wanting to focus more on others and getting more involved in our church!
I love this post! Those are amazing goals!
xo
Rachel
Good resolution list. I love the first 1... And the rest:)
Hope you can achieve your goals:)
Great list! I'm especially intrigued by your goal to memorize the book of James...you'll have to keep us updated on that. :)
Good for you for deleting your facebook account! I am seriously thinking about deleting mine as well! This is good encouragement for me to do the same!
Happy new year!
Rachel~
I love this! Simple is better! There are so many things out there to distract us!
your resolutions are inspiring! Especially when it comes to social media. Happy 2013 :)
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Your goals are amazing- I love the idea of cutting back on social media especially!
Good luck! I hope you achieve your 2013 goals. My way of dealing with resolutions is not to make too many or i'll overwhelm myself and then feel guilty about not achieving them at the end of the year. But the one about taking a step back from all that online activity is a good one. I stopped twittering (never was really into in anyway). Facebook for me is a good way to keep in touch with family and friends on the other side of the world so it can't be helped. I just don't post too many unnecessary status updates
i still need to get around to writing out my goals for this year. yours are so great - i love the idea to live on less. i hope you're having a great year so far!
I'm working on James, too! In the middle of chapter 2 :) Shoot me an email if you want some accountability. Super cool!
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