Live to find hope…

Hope you don’t mind my sharing.

For I believe this is a place of caring. .

I come to you on this life’s journey. .

For today, I feel wounded and afraid. .

Feeling the loss of pain of my once nerdy.

Decease loved one who once made. .

My life so very worth living. .

Yet this life today has me feeling so overwhelmed. .

That I find myself reliving. .

A fight of life that does make it compelling. .

To ensnare me in a will to live life and excel. Thou daily when I walk this life it feels like hell.

And so once more I walk on this journey of life. .

So, filled and consumed with pain, sorrow and strife. .

That now it is affecting all my tomorrows. .

And so, I come and ask you? .

How does one get through such sorrow? .

To be present for a new day on the tomorrow? .

When one has lost all ray of hope. .

And there is no one to toss out a lifeline or a rope. .

To help one find a new sky blue. .

That’s full of hope? .

For alas I don’t have a clue. .

To live to find hope. .

Do you? .

2021 New Year’s Resolution Ideas!

The year of 2020 has finally come to an end. Now with that said and out the way. It’s time! Time to reflect! Time to set new goals. Time to plan out the steps to achieve them, in 2021! Yes, it’s New Year Resolution Time!

Here’s a list of some top 50 New Year Resolution Ideas. See if there are any that are right for you.

If you ate to much over the holidays like me. Then I know the first on my list is probably one you have been thinking of.

1. Get in shape.

2. Start off each morning with a stretch

3. Drink plenty of water each day

4. Be consistent with meals

5. Stop procrastinating

6. Meet New People

7. Connect with New People, check out Zoom

8. Become more active – exercise every other day or walk each day.

9. Reduce stress

10. Be more polite

11. Stop gossiping

12. Give one compliment a day

13. Start a jar, each day write down something you are grateful for & put in the jar.

14. Get a check-up and make it an annual habit.

15. Say ten-positive affirmation to yourself each day for 21 days

16. Do a random act of kindness

17. Take time to appreciate your accomplishments

18. Learn to be happier

19. Don’t sweat the small stuff

20. Try something new

21. Take a chance

22. Watch less TV

23. Meditate or learn to be quiet with self

24. Read more

25. First my eleventh novel

26. Start a journal

27. Spend thirty minutes a day cleaning. Closets, rooms etc.

28. Develop a skin care routine

29. Make it a priority to get quality sleep

30. Get rid of one bad habit

31. Set a monthly budget

32. Balance your checkbook

33. Save money each month to reward self with one indulgent item

34. Make time for self-care

35. Get in touch with your creative side

36. Embrace spontaneity

37. Start making a to-do list

38. Once a month take a 24-hour break from social media

39. Take a one-month break from spending money

40. Keep a notepad next to your bed to write down your dreams & ideas

41. Practice a do it now rule

42. Become more active in your community/government

43. One hour before bedtime do not use your cell phone

44. Give yourself positive self-talk.

45. Clean out your car

46. Clear away clutter in your home

47. Be kind on social media

48. Don’t hold grudges

49. Resolve to forgive someone who has wronged you.

50. Resolve to get in touch with an old friend, teacher, or family member. As long as you feel it’s safe to do so. Resolve to only let the positive into your life.

These are just a few. I am sure that there are many others. Today is a new day. One that you have never lived before. Just as 2021 is a New Year, one we have never lived before. I’m looking forward to it. I hope that you are too.

Good luck in 2021. This New Year holds much hope and promise for a better tomorrow. May 2021 be filled with all good things, for you and yours, this country and the world we live in.

Peace my friend!