When I first started
my weight loss journey on March 1, 2011, I told no one of my journey for months,
mostly because I did not want to be held "accountable" for my failure
if I were to slip up. I did not want to disappoint anyone, let anyone down, if
I were not successful in my efforts to change my life. Most experts, however,
think that having an "accountability" partner or group is an important
piece in the puzzle. I changed my life for myself, not someone else, but I
do recognize the importance of having those in our lives to support, encourage,
and motivate us to be better. So...with that being said, I share with you
ten of my New Year's resolutions for 2014. I hope that you hold me “accountable”
and inspire me to work each day to keep them.
I spent a lot of
quiet time in prayer and reflection in the very wee hours of this first day of
the New Year. This is my list.....my hopes and aspirations for 2014, in no
particular order of importance. You will notice that they have very
little to do with a number on the scale….and more to do with a change in my
heart/thoughts/minds. I sincerely believe
that all change begins in my mind and heart and when we spend our time and
energy focusing on becoming a better person, a kinder soul, a more loving
creature, then our body, finances, and health issues will take care of themselves. May 2014 be a year when you begin to
recognize that your value as a person, your self-worth, your goodness, comes from your spirit and is
not defined by a piece of equipment on the floor in the bathroom. Make 2014 the best year of your life…by being
the best person you can be….and don’t’ be surprised when the changes in your
heart/mind/spirit are manifested in a change in the size of your pants or the
number on the scale. Happy New Year my friends!!!!
Theresa’s hopes for the New Year……
To be a person of gratitude….by making a conscious effort to
say, “THANK YOU” and “I am so blessed” first….before “I need….I want….I think….”
To be thankful for all that happens….good and bad….and to recognize the gifts
of life, love, laughter….and to be aware that I have all I “need” even if I don’t
have all I “want”. And, to be sure that
others know how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness and kindness.
To be more conscious
of what goes in and out of my mouth….and to try to make sure that what I EAT is
nourishing, healthy, and provides strength for my body, and what I SPEAK
provides nourishment, support, and strength to those who hear my words.
To try to live each day so that I bring honor to my parents
and even though they are no longer physically here with me on earth, to live in
such a way as to make them proud that I am their “kid”. To show my gratitude
for the sacrifices they made for me as a child by putting into practice those
things that they taught me are honorable, respectful, and the “right thing” to
do.
To continue to celebrate the remaining 7 ½ months of my Year
of Jubilee (50th year of life) by being open to new experiences, new things, new
people, facing my fears and to be willing to try things that are “outside of my
comfort zone.”
To consciously try to reconcile my emotions with my actions;
to eat only when my body is truly hungry; to make time for myself and to rest
when I am weary; to weep when I am sad and smile when I am happy; to allow
myself to ‘feel” and “experience” my emotions in a healthy way rather than
avoid them run from them, or to react to them with behavior/actions that are
unhealthy….physically, emotionally, financially, or spiritually.
To be more willing to “let go of things” that are no longer
useful.... “stuff” like clothes and things I no longer need, “thoughts, hurts,
memories, fears, attitudes” that are no longer life-giving, “people” that are
no longer supportive, uplifting, and energizing, and “habits” that do not
contribute to my health and well-being.
To continue to be willing to share the story of my miracle
with others…in all venues….speaking engagements, interviews, the press, my
blog, Facebook, etc., even when it means I must sacrifice my often “too little”
free time, to be open to ‘other” ways that God wants to use me, and to work on
writing my story in a book form by completing at least one chapter per month.
To try to see the face of God in all people….to hear the
voice of God in all sounds, conversations, music….to be open and come to know the will of God for
my life…..to be the hands of God and be willing to help those in need….to speak
the love of God in all my words……and to recognize the Hand of God in all
things.
To learn something new each day….to spend more time outdoors
enjoying God’s creation….to put “people” ahead of “things”….to acknowledge my
short-comings and weaknesses….to live life to the fullest….to allow others to
love me and love without expectation…..
To acknowledge that God is the source of my strength, the giver
of all things, the very breath I breathe, and the center of my life, and to
make sure that I make time each day to nurture that relationship with Him, to
spend quiet time in prayer, to trust in His goodness, and to live a life worthy
of the calling I’ve received, so that HE may be glorified in and through my very
existence.
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