Although it's really just another day like any day, New Year makes me think about what was, what could have been, and what will be. It's also different for me this year because I feel like I've been handed a very special legacy which I need to continue. So, withou tfurther messing about, my New Year's resolutions: -
(1) We may be hit by a bus; we may be taken by cancer. Do I really live each day as if it's my last? No. So in 2005 I'll try my hardest to squeeze out every drop I can. I'll spend more time doing, and spend less time thinking about what I could do. I'll try to accept that all our days are numbered and that achievement is the antidote to borrrowed time.
(2) If you love somebody, it's easy to help them. I can't help that one person anymore, but I can use my time to help lots of people. By volunteering, I'll be making a difference.
(3) I'm sure that, like most people, there's plenty of things that I'm scared of or daunted by. In this year I'll try to understand that many people live day to day with life threatening situations. Are my challenges that big? Usually not. A sense of true perspective is what I need.
(4) Everybody needs some help sometimes. I'll be more open to getting help, and quicker to give help.
(5) Be slow to anger and quick to forgive. Says it all, really.
(6) Modern life makes it hard to stay in touch. This year I'l renew old friendships and make sure new friends become old ones.
(7) If you love somebody, tell them. It might be your last chance.
(8) "Oh my love, Oh you were a funny little thing." In 2004 I was blessed to discover many musicians new to me. In 2005 I'll keep my ears open and add my own voice too.
(9) Sock Monkeys rule. I'll love my Sock Monkeys and spread the Sock Monkey love.
(10) Just before she died, she said "don't cry baby". I may shed a million tears, but I won't cry.
So, 2005. It's a sadly diminished crowd I'm sending love to, but the love is just as strong. I'm so lucky that my friend knows that I love him equally in return. Still, a few pixels won't be wasted in telling him.
To conclude. Life may seem like long stay, but it's really a rapidly-ticking parking meter. We will live strong. We are rock.
The sun may be going down quickly, but we can light candles.
xxxx
