It’s the last day of the year – don’t panic!
Alrightie. This is my last attempt to write for the Best of 2009 Blog Challenge. Heck yeah!
Today’s topic: Resolution you wish you’d stuck with.
Hmmm… I don’t really want to write about 2009. I don’t want to write about 2010 either. Because today, outside, it is absolutely gorgeous. I should be out there. Absorbing the beautiful Texas sunshine. Not in here, attempting to reflect and be all deep-like.
But okay, I’m gonna do it. I’m going to write you an article you can’t refuse. Or reuse.
I kept all of the resolutions I made way back when in January. Jealous? Eh, you shouldn’t be – they were very broad resolutions anyway. I wanted to be healthier physically, so I started slowly changing my diet. I stumbled my way through Qigong, found myself delightfully and unexpectedly in a Baguazhang class and then returned to my first true love, Chen Style Tai Chi.
I wanted to be healthier mentally, so I started doing Standing Meditation along with my martial arts practice. And then found my world completely turned upside down by one little book, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate (Damn you Brad Warner! Just kidding.).
Zen Buddhism. Holy crap.
I don’t think I’ll be making any resolutions for 2010. I was pleasantly surprised and humbled by 2009. Despite all the mistakes I made, the stupid things I said, the heartache and my sometimes awkward social moments (please don’t ever ask me about my master’s degree. I will get all kinds of awkward on you), I held steady with my desire to be a healthier person. Not the healthiest person, mind you – just healthier. Which, I think is much healthier. Heh.
Here’s to a healthy 2010.
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December 31st, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Why are you reading this comment? Go! Go outside! Enjoy the sun before another sleet storm heads your way. And have a delightful 2010 – Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Emma, you are awesome. Happy New Year!
January 4th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Eh. You found the happy middle that most people don’t when it comes to resolutions. People make a broad resolution that peters out. Or they dive into some heavy-duty workout regime, don’t see results as fast as they’d like, and burn out. You found particular steps, at different times, that got you started and building the habits you want. You make one definite decision, you make a change, not too big, and that carries you into the next. Small but definite, and suddenly you have an avalanche.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
[...] recommend Robin’s post at Obey My Blog as an example of how to do it right. “Physical health” is a pretty broad goal. But she started [...]
January 4th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Hi Jeff! Indeed. I have to choose realistic goals for myself – and I have to chip steadily away at them – otherwise I just burn out or get bored. But the main thing about resolutions is they have to be fun. Or you at least have to enjoy them a little. Life’s too short.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
By the way, I’ve been reading your blog for a couple months now, and enjoy your posts. Keep having fun.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Thanks Jeff! And thanks for reading.