Another year has gone by and many of us are asking, "What do I want to accomplish THIS year?" A valid question. But, the question, "Is writing down all of my "resolutions" really going to add up to a hill of beans by the beginning of next year?" seems to me a bit more realistic. Yet, resolutions are not always about being realistic. They are about DREAMING. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Our dreams can take us places that we have never been or never will be! But, this year I would like a healthy balance of reality and dreaming if there is such a thing. I am not here to tell you all of my resolutions or goals. I just want to encourage you to have some of your own. I believe that we should dream big and set goals for ourselves and try new things. It's alright if by the end of the year the goal is not met. But it is exhilarating and rewarding if we have accomplished something we've been working at for a very long time.
The important thing right now is to DO SOMETHING. Do something for others, friends, family, your community, complete strangers and even for yourself. You might be surprised at the BLESSINGS that abound even in the simple doings of life. But sometimes that does require a concerted, organized and planned effort. That is where your goals come in. First pointer is to write them down. Secondly, put them in a place where you can see them every day, and even read them out loud. There is evidence if you follow these tips you will be more successful in achieving what you are out to accomplish. (This is not to say that spontaneity should be ignored! Enjoy life! Have fun! You don't have to have a list to do that.)
Here are just a few of the Goals that I am going to be working on and toward this year. Some of them are Farm related and some are not. So without further ado, here they are....in no particular order....
*Plant a spring garden with lettuces, strawberries, and herbs
*Read the Bible everyday
*Read at least one new book a month
*Go Rock climbing (indoor or outdoor doesn't matter just always wanted to do it)
*Visit Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, or Yosemite this year
*Surf in Hawaii (this is where I dream BIG! and should probably add learn to surf to the list.)
*Try one new food a week. (this week is actually Sardines. I saw them at Whole Foods and knew I had to try them. Never had them before. Something I remember my dad eating when I was younger.)
*365 days of photographs
*Help a stranger
*Raise baby chicks
That's just a taste of what I am shooting for through this year. What will YOU be doing?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
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