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New Year’s Resolutions. Can’t say I’ve ever really embraced them. I used to glibly respond, when chronically asked about NY resolutions, with a sassy “to be less self destructive this year” answer. I never really meant it (perhaps I should have), but it sounded clever enough and more importantly, ended the conversation.

Over the past several years, I’ve gained a better understanding why people are eager to see a tough year come to a close and to turn their sights towards a new day. While true, it is really just a formality (every day is a new day, right?), there is indeed something about ceremony. And closure. I appreciate people gathering around, wearing party hats, and ringing in new possibilities and opportunities. Other celebrated NYE traditions are good, too. What a great time to write down that which is stealing your joy on  a piece of paper and send it off via a blaze of absolution. Nothing wrong with symbolism.

Since I decided to opt out of said NYE festivities, rituals and celebrations this year, I’m taking a moment to write out guidelines for myself to make 2010 the year of the Lion (translation: anyone who is going to kick some butt and hear themselves roar): 

Miscelaney’s 10 Points of Personal Light

1 ) This year I won’t get caught up in the small stuff, no matter how commanding or alluring

2 ) This year not only will I dream big, I’ll act big

3 ) This year will be the year of true action

4 ) This year I will try even harder

5 ) This year I will fully embrace the power of my mind

6 ) This year I will completely recognize they can only get me if I let them

7 ) This year I will love unconditionally

8 ) This year I will take true emotional risks

9 ) This year I will lay down my armor and not worry where I left it

10 ) This year I will surprise you

Happy 2010. Cheers to making this year really count.

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