Friday, January 17, 2014

An Exciting Opportunity to Share

With the New Year already here we pause to look back, appreciating the good things that happened and wanting to change the things that make us unhappy and unfulfilled.  Then we look forward, setting goals and hoping with optimism for the best.

Each new year holds an exciting opportunity to change the things we don’t like to the things we do like. It’s like a blank canvas for a new beginning to improve on what already is great or make the changes you know in your heart that will provide you with better health, more happiness and feelings of accomplishment.

For myself, I have recommitted to practicing more mindfulness in the present moment.  I no longer want to look back and live in the past or forward and live in the future.  I want to live right now, right this minute and be present for what already is. It is a struggle, but I am committed.  So wish me luck!

The following is a poem I became fond of and want to share with you.

Until one is committed
There is always hesitancy, the chance to draw back
Always ineffectiveness.