thoughtful thursday

it's the first thursday of 2012 so we are into the first week of the new year.  about this time each year people make resolutions.  usually these consist of self improvement.  often the goals are so grand that failure sets in rather early in the year.  many don't make it through january before a resolution gets broken.  several years ago i resolved to make no more new year's resolutions.  instead, i resolved to make each day the best it could be for the circumstances that came with that day. that best meant to be as kind, patient and content as possible; even if that was just with and/or for myself.  i also resolved that each day was a new day and the opportunity to begin again.  as resolutions unfold, this strategy has worked rather well. it might work for you.  happy new year!