Tuesday, January 3, 2012

New Years Resolutions

Are you one of those people who makes New Year's resolutions?  If so, are they easy, attainable? Or are they a pipe dream, something that will probably never happen?  Either way, are you able to achieve them or do you give up a few weeks/months in?  

Most of society has made a resolution to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthier this year.  I will not be one of them.  I already enjoy an active life-style, don't need to lose any weight, and do not need to overhaul my diet.  So, what resolution did I make then?

Sitting across the table from several of my relatives, this past holiday season, opened my eyes to what I need to work on this year.  I can get in the best shape of my life, but it really means nothing if I can't share it with those I love.  I realized that I have let some important relationships shrivel up.  I felt somewhat alone and out of the loop.  There are many things that I could have talked about, but all I felt was awkward.  Very awkward. The words did not come and I am left feeling ashamed that I had lost touch with members of my family.

My focus in 2012 will be spent on repairing relationships that I have let go.  It's time to take action.  I can change this, even though, I am not quite sure how to go about it.  Baby steps, I imagine.  I don't think it will be easy, but it's definitely worth my time.  Besides, if I can figure out how to ride a bike for 24hrs, I can figure this out too.  

 I wish you all a happy and healthy 2012.  You have the power to make it an awesome year.  So, do it.

2 comments:

  1. It's really easy for that to happen. Hopefully those baby steps lead to a much richer relationship with those family members.

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  2. I agree very much with what you are saying I too have let family become so distant that it is almost uncomfortable just to talk to them. my goals are not unreachable by any means but I would be disappointed if I fail at them. I think my largest goal for 2012 is to find steady full time work then make riding my second most important goal for the year. I want to ride as often as possible, attend local races. Among many other things..

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