Thursday, 31 December 2015

Grief and New Years Resolutions

2015 saw the loss of my Uncle, one of the kindest and bravest men who has ever lived and my Grandma Betty, one of the quirkiest and again kindest people I have known.

I carry them with me still so going into this new year instead of making resolutions about doing certain activities or losing weight I'm going to take on lessons they taught me.

1. I resolve to be kind


Kind to myself as well as kind to others.  Care about other people and try to help in my own quiet way. Forgive myself for my mistakes and treat myself with the kindness they always showed me.

2. I resolve to listen

To take time to really listen to what others are telling me, especially my kid.  It's too easy to let the babble wash over you without taking it in.  Both my Uncle and Grandmother made me feel like they really listened to me and I know how important that was for me growing up.

3. I resolve to be strong

To stand up for myself quietly but firmly.  Especially when they bully is my own mind.

4. I resolve to tell the people in my life everyday that I love them.

No explanation needed.

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