I resolve to . . .

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing." - Abraham Lincoln

When I think of New Year's resolutions I think of some great endeavor you aim to accomplish, some personal flaw you determine to correct, something you want to really try hard at knowing that it's quite possible you might fail. It's daunting really. I never use to make resolutions, but I thought this year would be different.

I resolve to stop my incessant stressing. That's right! I aim to stop caring what people think. To stop taking personal the slightest disagreeable expression on a cashier's face. To not change my outfit ten times before leaving the house. To cease any activity that causes me ulcers such as this blog (if it gets to that point). I resolve to have "me" time - take bubble baths, read books and write poetry. To read my Bible and meditate more often. To stop feeling guilty for the things I felt I should have done, but had no time. I aim to wave and smile when someone cuts me off in traffic (okay, maybe that's going a little too far). Whatever it is I have to do, I resolve to breathe easy and eliminate that tight knot that resides right under my rib cage. I want to RELAX!!