Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
On this end, it'll just be a quiet day. We'll have a special dinner for sure. Since we didn't lose our minds last night, we're in pretty good shape to greet this New Year. With that, a little exercise (emphasis on "a little") seems appropriate and within reach. Hey, why not? That always helps start the new day off right, so why not the New Year?
Here's a mix of some thoughts from recent New Year's posts. I like the paragraph in italics, if I say so myself!
What's
your situation on this New Year's? Is is just another New Year like so
many others? Or do you have special circumstances and challenges that
will make this New Year's stand out? (Perhaps you're one
of those who has to work on what for most of us is a holiday. One of our
sons, a police officer, will be working. If you are too, know that many
others work beside you.)
Whatever your situation, in the spirit of the day, I offer some thoughts regarding expectations for the New Year that we threw out last year to help you gather your own thoughts and intentions for the New Year. We begin with the practical - important but not most important - and proceed from there.
As for expectations, consider a modest approach: Will my business grow? Maybe. Will my investments grow? That would be nice, but, markets being what they are, don't hold your breath. Will I get into better shape? Well, that one's up for grabs for sure. Slice out a chunk of the day and get down to some serious training and your chances improve. How about my soul, my spiritual life? Frankly, that's really the most important of all. If you can slice out a chunk of time for exercise, surely you can do the same for God, right? If you're not doing that, try it. Start with maybe 5 minutes. Work your way up to an hour every day. You can pray, meditate, study your Faith, read the Bible, maybe some solid spiritual works. The possibilities are, as they say, endless. And the reward? Think about it.
Maybe, over time, with some effort, you'll make progress. Just remember that life has its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, good and bad times. We all want the good to outweigh the bad, but if you've lived long enough you know that's not always how it goes.
I hope the New Year brings you peace and stability in your life. As for wealth, health, happiness, and all that, sure. But with peace and stability you can handle whatever 2020 might dish out.
Whatever your situation, in the spirit of the day, I offer some thoughts regarding expectations for the New Year that we threw out last year to help you gather your own thoughts and intentions for the New Year. We begin with the practical - important but not most important - and proceed from there.
As for expectations, consider a modest approach: Will my business grow? Maybe. Will my investments grow? That would be nice, but, markets being what they are, don't hold your breath. Will I get into better shape? Well, that one's up for grabs for sure. Slice out a chunk of the day and get down to some serious training and your chances improve. How about my soul, my spiritual life? Frankly, that's really the most important of all. If you can slice out a chunk of time for exercise, surely you can do the same for God, right? If you're not doing that, try it. Start with maybe 5 minutes. Work your way up to an hour every day. You can pray, meditate, study your Faith, read the Bible, maybe some solid spiritual works. The possibilities are, as they say, endless. And the reward? Think about it.
Maybe, over time, with some effort, you'll make progress. Just remember that life has its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, good and bad times. We all want the good to outweigh the bad, but if you've lived long enough you know that's not always how it goes.
I hope the New Year brings you peace and stability in your life. As for wealth, health, happiness, and all that, sure. But with peace and stability you can handle whatever 2020 might dish out.
Happy New Year!
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