1re·solve
verb \ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\
: to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)
: to make a definite and serious decision to do something
: to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote
res·o·lu·tion
noun \ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\
: the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something
interesting how we are asking to settle something upon the turning of a new year. figure this out. make a change and settle it for once and for all. "make a definite and serious decision," a formal decision. find "an answer or solution to a conflict, problem." how serious.
perhaps we jump too quickly into resolutions.
commit to something too big so that we assuredly will not fulfill our goals that we've been asked to set. to resolve.
i've been thinking a lot lately about WHAT and HOW i am going to live. i don't have any solutions, probably never will, but here are some tactics and strategies for 2014:
-hold on to what's good, let go of what's bad
simple enough, but often enough i am chasing down something that need not be chased. if there's something good enough to work for, work for it. but don't lose your breath. also, let go of the connections that will never be fulfilling for you, and haven't been for a long time. do regular check ins to make sure that you are being true to yourself most of the time, while also being compassionate and caring for others.
simple enough, but often enough i am chasing down something that need not be chased. if there's something good enough to work for, work for it. but don't lose your breath. also, let go of the connections that will never be fulfilling for you, and haven't been for a long time. do regular check ins to make sure that you are being true to yourself most of the time, while also being compassionate and caring for others.
-be lighter in your mind, break open your heart
smile when you are happy. laugh loudly when things are funny. enjoy these nice things. "break open your heart": be open and willing to extend care to those you would have previously immediately written off.
-recognize how your new self feels at all times and sit in that feeling
you've done an immense amount of work in 2013 to become a new human. see how that feels and how people respond to you. don't stay in your head too long. respond back with enthusiasm or if need be, protect yourself outwardly.
you've done an immense amount of work in 2013 to become a new human. see how that feels and how people respond to you. don't stay in your head too long. respond back with enthusiasm or if need be, protect yourself outwardly.
-read more, write more for FUN
essentially, stop letting academic-work get in the way of being you. let things go if they are too demanding. you will never be "enough" at work because no one will. so let it go and do what you enjoy. try to write or read fiction everyday.
essentially, stop letting academic-work get in the way of being you. let things go if they are too demanding. you will never be "enough" at work because no one will. so let it go and do what you enjoy. try to write or read fiction everyday.
-reach hobby goals
run 5 miles without stopping, knit something really cool, learn how to make something new, cook more, etc. keep setting new goals all year to challenge your creative and physical endeavors
-maintain friendships, make and build new ones
reach out more, reach in more
-be positive, conscientious
try to erase any negative thoughts, or check where they are coming from before saying them. are they worthwhile? will they help you in some way or weigh you down?
