Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Resolutions....

New Years.  Resolutions. Every January 1st brings the idea of New Years Resolutions when one promises to make changes or do things differently.  Sensei has never bothered himself with New Years Resolutions.  Not because I am being obstinate, I simply don't understand the need to wait for a certain date or time of year to make necessary changes to ones lifestyle or character.  If there is something that may be done better or more effectively, why not make the change immediately?  If one is behaving in a way that is detrimental, unkind, unhealthy or otherwise unproductive we should resolve to change our behavior immediately, not in one or six  or twelve months from now.  Every day is new, why should we wait any time at all when we can resolve to be better now?  I propose that each one of us strives to make New Days Resolutions.  Why not examine ourselves and see what we can do better each day?  Our goals would be smaller and more attainable.  We would be more successful and less overwhelmed.  What can you resolve for today?