Yes, the title sounds trite, but this year it holds a special meaning for me. Every year we make resolutions, only to break them. Every year we all complain about our jobs, our friends, the government, etc., and where does it get us? Nowhere!
So this year my "new beginning," or resolution is to be more optimistic about things. Times are so tough for everyone it seems, so why complain? As I write this, hundreds of my colleagues are lamenting going back to school tomorrow after two weeks off. I choose to look back and say "Wow, thank you God that I get to do something I love and get two weeks off at Christmastime to relax and celebrate!" Of course, we teachers do work VERY hard and often long hours when school is in session, but that is besides the point. I also am very thankful to God that I still have a job when millions are out of work right now.
Now does this mean that I'm going to be a Pollyanna and never get bothered by things? I'm only human, so the answer is no! But what I can do is fight the good fights. Change what I can (or try very hard to do so!), accept that which I cannot, and ask God to help me know the difference!
So to my reader out there, Happy New Year!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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