robinr's Blog

Since perfection is proving to be so illusive, I'm going to try to celebrate every little blessing.  It 's so easy to fall into a habit of complaint and discontent, might it be harder but more rewarding to try to find the good in the day?  When my son forgets to take out the trash (does he ever remember on his own?), I'll hope he at least fed the dog.  If he didn't (quite possible), I'll be glad the dog didn't get into the trash.   I can be glad to have a (forgetful) son and a (hungry) dog.  If I really work at it, I can spend hours thinking of all the reasons to be glad.   It sounds a bit trite, especially if you are coping with unbearable hardships, loss and need.  Hopefully practicing this affirmative action helps prepare for the inevitable really rough times.    

I've made many other, much more specific New Year's Resolutions in years past.  I've had pretty good success (the smoking is still iffy .. but I'm climbing back on the wagon and this January 1st ban in the city should help).  This rather vague attitude adjustment might be something I could pledge now, yet no one would exactly know if I kept the resolve ... finding the bright side already!

Happy New Year to you and yours~