This year
I will seek joy.
I’ll accentuate the positive, in all things.
I won’t cling too tightly to the good or the bad.
I will deflect negative energy.
I’ll run after my dreams, remembering that it’s okay to walk sometimes, too.
I will take time every day to be still and quiet.
I won’t take anything, or anyone, for granted.
I’ll work hard, play fair and celebrate accomplishments.
I won’t be discouraged when things don’t go as I’d hoped, knowing there’s often a good reason — or a lesson.
I’ll never stop hoping for the best.
I will explore the new and savor the old.
I’ll be in the moment every day. Every moment.
My birthday always feels like the start of a new year more than any other day. This list will surely evolve in the next 12 months, but it’s an excellent place to start.