Begin Again....or Just Keep Doing What You're Doing...

It's that time of year!....No really....we say that kind of thing often, but with this being the last day of 2010, it really is "that time of year".  What time, you ask?  You know, the time when we think about the year we've had, reminisce about the good and bad memories, reflect, take inventory of our lives and plan for the year to come.  It's funny, my husband and I were taking some time this afternoon to reflect and it occurred to us that this has been quite a year.  We both chuckled because we remembered saying the exact same thing a year ago.  We talked about the changes this year brought.  We talked about a couple of the things we'd like to see happen this year and how we can help them along.  After that, we rested because remembering and dreaming at the same time was enough to make us tired :o)  I know many of you are like me, in that you will not call them resolutions, but you will make a mental note of some things that you need to do differently this coming year, i.e, lose weight, go to church more often, meditate more, spend more time with the kids or your spouse, quit your vice (be it smoking, drinking, sleeping around, etc.) Hopefully some of you will do that thing that you've been waiting to do for years.  Some will go back to school, others will quit their day job and start their own business and still some will walk away from unfulfilled relationships.  There are those who will say "yes" and "no" more.  So....I have to ask....what will you do?  I know some people who just think of New Year's Day as another day in the cycle of life.  I get it!  They're doing their thing already; they're living their best life; they're in a place where they don't need to start over and they certainly don't need a "do over".  Good for them.  But, if you're not that person and you're thanking God for another chance....then I ask again....what will you do?  My momma used to say that every year has its number. What she meant was that for some, this would be their final year on this side.  Well, this year saw daddy leave this world and as I've said before, he lived a full and wonderful life.  Now, if you're blessed to see another year...I ask....what will you do?  Will you make some much needed changes in both your personal and professional lives?  Will you do that thing you've been wanting to do but lacked the courage?  Will you, to quote the late Michael Jackson, "make that change for once in your life"?  If you're already doing that thing in your life which needs to be done, I say good job.  If you're waiting, I say the time is now....seize the day, go get 'em tiger, do you....OK... you get what I'm saying.   Whether you need to begin again or simply just keep doing what you're doing, may this coming year be prosperous and filled with all the love, joy and peace your heart can hold.  Happy New Year!