Another year awaits me. It's a blank page, an unwalked road.
the pages will read what I have gained in exchange for time,
or what I find along the way
My resolution is to remember every day
that life is too short for petty things.
That it’s important to kiss slowly, laugh insanely,
love fully, forgive quickly, count my blessings
& look for the unexpected joys purposefully.
Every day!
You would think that I, of all people, would remember
that life is fragile, unpredictable, and like a vapor can vanish in a moment.
But even for me, the routine grind and problems of the day
crowd out the important things of life.
It takes great effort to consciously look for the good.
I have to establish reminders.
Something that reminds me to STOP and consider what blessings were sent my way that day.
Blessings such as when I'm troubled and someone comes along with a smile;
or maybe the breath-taking sunset on the way home.
