A new year has arrived; bringing all of the fresh and euphoric feelings of new beginnings with it. And what new year would be complete with out our new years resolutions. If you are one of the millions of people who meet the new year with resolutions, declarations, a fresh game plan, ways to challenge yourself, and lists of things to change, then kudos to you!
Something to Ponder
In the hopes of succeeding with your new and fresh ideas of change, we should take a deeper look. Our new courses of action, are generally based on core dissatisfaction and insights we would like to change about ourselves. So why do so many of us give up or fail by the 3rd week of January?
Ask yourself: To what are your new resolutions and decisions anchored. Are they desires? Are they goals? Are they based in truth?
As we begin our year with new ideas, fresh resolutions, new habits, and better decisions we are like a child with helium balloons tied to our wrist. Resolutions are the balloons and we are the child with excitement and good intentions of not letting the balloon escape into an ascension. Optimism and commitment are our new best friends. Over time, our balloon will either begin to lose helium or worse, you may begin to feel incumbered by that pesky string tied to your wist. Some of us will simply forget we even have a balloon. Why is this? Why are our new years resolutions so easy to forget and cast aside?
Actively Engaging the Power of a NEW THOUGHT
Resolutions have the face of good intentions. However, it is the discovery and identification of core truth, in addition to thought reconstruction which fosters the beginning of true change. So instead of our new years resolutions being akin to helium balloons, they are more like seedlings in fresh ground. Growing slowly while firmly “grounded” [pun intended] to an unmovable foundation. These new thoughts should be given amble space to take root and grow. This way, your new thoughts will start to serve you. They will fortify you with even more solid thoughts and foundational truths toward a more sustainable way of thinking.
It is your thoughts that require newness; not that of a new calendar.
A new year with an old mind does not support effective change.
So let’s look at some examples of balloon vs. seedling resolutions:
| Desire | New Year Resolution | Core truth/Insight | New Thought |
| Lose weight |
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| Reduce my debt |
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| I’m going to be different this year |
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This year will be a good year because you are optimistic about its new opportunities for change and growth. But one thing will be abundantly clear. You are in control of the change you desire. It’s all in how you approach achieving it; balloon or seedling.
So here’s to a great New Year and more life changing New Thoughts