Try Something Different
So this weekend we attended a memorial service for my husband's first wife. She passed away December 28th from a stroke. They had been divorced for a really long time but we went to be with his step-son and just be supportive.
Anyway, before the memorial we attended church with his stepson's family. It was the fist Sunday of the year and of course the talk was of resolutions. He said something that struck a cord with me. He said instead of making a bunch of resolutions that never get past February, to "try something different". Of course, he was talking about the religious side of things and I completely understand that. But, it made me think... Should I bother with a "resolution"? I know that losing weight and getting fit are resolutions I make every year. This year I know that is one that I will keep. But overall, what do I resolve to do? Is there a point to making them at all?
"Try Something Different". Don't keep doing the same things you've always done and expecting different results. I think that is good advice for all areas of our lives. Weightloss, health, finances, relationships...
So this year I am not making any resolutions. Instead, I am going to look at those areas of my life where I know change is needed and I am going to "try something different". What will happen? What will be the end result? I have no idea. But I know that nothing will change if I don't try.