Truth be told, by the time February rolls around, any resolutions I've made are long forgotten. I know that very few will be realized no matter how good the intention. While I fully expected 2011 to be a milestone year of fire and new things, it ended up being one full of eye-openers and confirmation of some things I already knew to be true but needed the proverbial nail the coffin situation to seal. Going forward I'll do a short year in review instead. Out with stale thinking, people and situations.
- Although it's extremely ridiculous, even at 40+ you have to teach some people how to treat you.
- An insecure and empty person will often project their shortcomings towards you. Sadly, they may not realize it, but I don't think it's always your responsibility to point it out. You have the choice to eliminate that type of nonsense from your life...
- Always choose substance and character over the physical.
- I never realized the significance of the [overused] quip "get a life!". Some folks really do need to get a life in order to stay out of your business and see how much they've tried to control others.
- This has to be said in alllll caps...
I WILL NEVER…EVER, EVER….IGNORE MY INTUITION AGAIN. PEOPLE DO SOME LOW DOWN, WAY DOWN LOW THINGS.
I saw it coming, even dreamed about it twice…what more does it take to realize you’re making the wrong judgment call? - I'm pleased that I've made several new friends who keep me laughing and viewing life from a variety of perspectives.
- Don't sweat the small things...or small people.
- No matter how many male friends, boyfriends, etc. you've had, you always remember those who are true gentlemen. Recently reconnecting with an old friend reminded me that some people simply reside in your heart forever.
- "Closure" is some bullshiggity, you don't need it to move on with your life. Simply...make...the...decision...and...stick...to...it...
- We have control over very few things in our lifetime, spend time on people and things that really matter.
Any given year is as happy as you make it. I wish you the best year yet!
*co-signing with a permanent magic marker*
ReplyDeleteThis is everything right here, sis. This needs to be my reference point. Happy New Year!!! (((((HUGE HUGS))))
Hey Kiwi! As I typed this up it dawned on me that I need to print it (and the one from 2011) as a reminder. I think last year was one of revelations and growth for many of us. Here's to 12 months of putting our knowledge and desires into action :-)!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! Keep it moving and Keep it positive, always put God and yourself first! Wonderful post!
ReplyDelete[Controlled emotional response] ! Mirror your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Now this will preach! Happy New Year CG.
ReplyDeleteThis post spoke to me
ReplyDelete"I WILL NEVER…EVER, EVER….IGNORE MY INTUITION AGAIN. PEOPLE DO SOME LOW DOWN, WAY DOWN LOW THINGS."
Happy New year Mel baby!!
I love this. It really helps to write down what you've learned over the last year. We can try to plan what bad habits we want to break and what goals we want to accomplish but we can never really plan for what mistakes we'll make or what we'll learn, etc. I love looking back over the year and reflecting on the twists and turns of it all. Happy New Year Melzie! Cheers! :)
ReplyDeleteAlways choose substance and character over the physical.
ReplyDelete... excuse me, but did someone mention me..?
LOL, Happy New Year, CG..!
You so wise! Seriously. You are! It takes living & loving, much pain & hurt, & then some mo hurt to achieve such a degree of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year To You & Yours, MaMa!
SJ!
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I wish you the very best year too.
ReplyDeleteBrand new year, same wise words. Hope you have a great 2012.
ReplyDeleteI love posts like these where you look back on what you've learned regardless of the bad or the good. It makes for moving forward more positive and joyful. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, fam! Thanks for all the great feedback :-)!
ReplyDeleteIntuition or Gut it is real and it is usually right!
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