Chucking It in the New Year

Sitting at my computer, I am surrounded by all of this stuff. The accumulation of important papers, junk mail, and other things that build up in my daily life. As I look at all of it, the question is, how did I end up here - again?

Yet, I am loathe to participate in one of the most common lemming sports - setting New Year resolutions. This time of year, you hear it almost as often as the Salvation Army bells ringing. Friends, family and complete strangers all get on a kick of sharing how their lives will change - as soon as the new year rolls in. They are going to lose that weight, clean the garage, get that promotion, etc, etc, etc...

I say just chuck it all! Take those New Year resolutions and throw them out with the dried up tree and wrapping paper. Why spend this year feeling the pressure and guilt of all the years past - again?

Don't resolve to do anything, especially not something that will have to be monitored and nurtured for a whole year.

Instead, make little choices everyday. Smile at the cashier who has been on her feet for hours. Remember the name of your server at dinner. Choose the broccoli instead of fries every now and again. Take a walk down the block and maybe even around it. Find a moment to rest your spirit. And most of all be thankful and thank others.