What is it about turning the calendar to January that compels us to make promises to ourselves that we know we cannot keep? There comes a point in life when a new year’s resolution is no longer necessary… I’m not even sure it’s wise. I think I may have reached that point!
I used to set goals for myself every year, which is all well and good when you’re younger, but this year I will make no resolution. I intend to just congratulate myself on another year in this increasingly crazy world. I will make no demands of myself other than to do the best I can with each day as it comes. The best I can do on one day may be different from what I can do (or choose to do) on another… it’s called getting older. It’s also called balancing the needs with the pleasures of life.
By finally demanding less of ourselves, it’s much easier to realize that life was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be beautiful, in its own flawed way. So, hurrah and Happy New Year to you! May it be a year to simply “sit a spell” in happiness and peace.
Grammy Writes 
꧁꧂𝘏𝓪𝒑𝒑𝕪 Ņệ𝜔 Ⲩệ𝓪Г꧁꧂
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Thanks so much, and to you as well! I always enjoy your photos.
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Beautiful scene. This a lovely approach to life!
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Thank you! I have slowly evolved into a slower-paced life, and I rather like it!
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❣️
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Thank you!
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The best to wish you then is a peaceful new year, full of quiet satisfactions and the
odd flurry of excitement! Just what I wish for, as well.
Gwen.
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Sounds perfect! Satisfaction without pressure and excitement without drama… I’ll take it! A happy, peaceful New Year to you too, Gwen!
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p.s. Love the photograph.
Gwen.
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Thanks, I do too!
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Amen to your take on resolutions! And the photo describes “beauty” in a dozen different ways. Here’s hoping you continue to share your camera takes with your readers in 2024 (a hope, not a resolution 😉 )
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I plan to do that, Dave. Thank you for the lovely comment! I hope your New Year exceeds your grandest dreams.
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I think my only goal for 2024 is to pay attention every day in an attempt to get the days to slow down some.
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I understand totally! Good luck!!
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Happy New Year!! I’m like you just happy to be here and enjoy another year around the sun. No resolutions for me! What a lovely post and cheers to a new year!! ❤️🥂🎉
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You’re so kind… thank you! And cheers to you for a wonderful trip around the sun!
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I didn’t make resolutions other than to promise myself to keep on with the same goals from last year.
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They must be good goals if you’re going to repeat them. Good luck to you!
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Mostly I keep them because I just haven’t given them my best attempt yet.
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With age comes wisdom, I totally agree with you on this point.
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Thank you! We’re bound to be a little wiser as the years go by 🙂
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I agree with your “I will make no resolution. I intend to just congratulate myself on another year in this increasingly crazy world.”
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I’m all about keeping it simple! Thanks for the comment.
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That is such a fresh and healthy attitude towards New Year’s resolutions! There’s nothing magical about the first of January that makes it easier to achieve goals than it would be at other times of the year and it’s crazy to think we can suddenly completely overhaul our eating habits on January 1 — when we ate whatever we wanted up until the day before. Happy New Year to you and your family 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks Aiva! I hope you and your sweet family are off to a great start in 2024. Stay well!
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