New Year = New Resolve?
I'm not too sure how I feel about resolutions centered around the new year. Sure, it's a new year, a new start...whatever. I prefer thinking that anytime is a good time for self improvement. Not the kind that just makes you better to others or makes you seem better to others. The kind that makes you think better of yourself and makes you truly feel alive. I've kinda been resolving some things lately and it seems to me that one of the better feelings in life is knowing that you've been successful at improving your life. It just makes you feel like you just took one step closer to living the life you really want, to truly being alive. Some people may know or have noticed one of my resolutions, and even a few (I think just one actually) has pointed out (I think accidentaly) how I've been succesful. That's what makes it great, thanks for letting me know. It's good to know that the struggle for self-betterment isn't futile. I guess the main theme of my resolutions is just to be honest. Honest with others and most importantly with myself. That includes a large emphasis on no longer being afraid to do things just because I don't want to be embarassed (especially when it's in front of a bunch of strangers that don't even know me, what does that really matter??) and also not being so protective of how i feel about things. Everyone benefits when you compliment someone, or tell them you're glad that they are how they are, and who they are. What's the bad part about telling your friends that you're glad to be friends with them, and that you value their friendship? I mean, seriously, have any of you never been proud of one of your friends? I know I definately have been, wouldn't it just be great to tell them that? Sometimes, I talk about my friends so much that it's probably quite annoying. I just think that they're so cool, everyone should know about it. That's pretty much the first of my latest resolutions, to stop holding back when I want to say things like that and to stop being mean or sarcastic just to cover up my feelings.
The second one I've made is a bit more centered around me, but makes things way better. I'm tired of just going through life, being cautious, you know, not doing things because they seem so outrageous even though you think it's a good idea, that kind of stuff. The way I think of it is, I'm young, I'm supposed to do something rash. I think I jump started this one pretty darn well, but we'll just leave it at that for now. Well, I'll aslo add that some of my whitehall friends and I had quite a good outdoor adventure that was along these lines. Some potentially illegal activities combined with some possible danger for some purposes that were more often generous than selfish. We definately will go out there to complete that mission for my mom, just so you guys know. I know I'm being sparse with details, but I think you get the picture. Doing things like that makes you truly feel alive. And It made me realize that I think the actual purpose of our lives is to feel alive, to experience are lives as fully as we can. Not very specific or definate a purpose, I know, but I like it.
So I guess, rather than a new years resolution, I'll give a new years recommendation. Don't worry, I'll follow it to. Try to see what people are improving on, and if you know their resolutions notice if they're actually doing it and making a change. When you do notice, say something to them about it. I garauntee your words will mean a lot and it'll make it much easier for them to continue towards their goals.
Peace out.
The second one I've made is a bit more centered around me, but makes things way better. I'm tired of just going through life, being cautious, you know, not doing things because they seem so outrageous even though you think it's a good idea, that kind of stuff. The way I think of it is, I'm young, I'm supposed to do something rash. I think I jump started this one pretty darn well, but we'll just leave it at that for now. Well, I'll aslo add that some of my whitehall friends and I had quite a good outdoor adventure that was along these lines. Some potentially illegal activities combined with some possible danger for some purposes that were more often generous than selfish. We definately will go out there to complete that mission for my mom, just so you guys know. I know I'm being sparse with details, but I think you get the picture. Doing things like that makes you truly feel alive. And It made me realize that I think the actual purpose of our lives is to feel alive, to experience are lives as fully as we can. Not very specific or definate a purpose, I know, but I like it.
So I guess, rather than a new years resolution, I'll give a new years recommendation. Don't worry, I'll follow it to. Try to see what people are improving on, and if you know their resolutions notice if they're actually doing it and making a change. When you do notice, say something to them about it. I garauntee your words will mean a lot and it'll make it much easier for them to continue towards their goals.
Peace out.