Reflections and Resolutions

I had indeed had to “choose life” by changing my eating habits.  Health issues were definitely the most dramatic aspect of last year for me.  Thankfully, my family is doing well and I have continued to thoroughly enjoy my work.  So, all in all, the positive things in my life last year far outweighed the negative. 

Looking ahead...

In case you're wondering, I haven't received any new Bible verses for 2009 yet.  If I don't, I'll just continue learning from last year's – trying to make life-enhancing choices.  In addition to my newfound awareness of how the decisions I make can literally make the difference between life and death, as I get older (I'm facing one of those big decade birthdays this year) I also find myself thinking more about leaving something substantive behind that will live long after me – both for my children and for the chronic pain community. 

With these things on my mind, here are my resolutions for 2009.

• Physical:  (1) Find and/or develop new diabetes-friendly recipes so I can have a larger variety of foods that I like available.  (2) Pursue a lead on an inexpensive treadmill so I can increase my physical activity to help reduce my glucose levels. 
• Mental:  Allow myself more time to read – for both work and personal pleasure. 
• Spiritual:  Begin writing a spiritual heritage book for my children and grandchildren.  (I've been thinking and talking about doing this for more than 10 years.  It's time to stop thinking and start writing.)
• Career:  Prepare a book proposal for a chronic pain-related book. 

I've printed these out and taped them to the front of my computer to help keep me aware of them throughout the year.  Next year I'll let you know how I did.

I'd love for you to share your own personal reflections and resolutions in the comments below or in your own SharePost.  As I mentioned yesterday, writing your resolutions down and sharing them with someone else helps implant them into your subconsconcious and makes you more likely to actually accomplish them. 

May all your hopes, dreams and resolutions for the coming year be realized.