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Heartwings Love Notes 293 - Resolutions for 2008

Heartwings says, “New Year’s resolutions can help us to learn and grow.”

As I contemplate the beginning of a new year and recollect the last one I recognize that in 2007 I didn’t manage to accomplish what I had hoped. My first two and failed resolutions concerned actions to be performed. The third, my resolution to choose a focus or two each day and stick to it was much more successful. This year my three resolutions concern behavior rather than actions.

For my first, I will continue to choose a focus for each day’s activity and then I have two new resolutions: I hope to become more mindful concerning my reactions to the negative responses of loved ones. While I can be quite detached about any negative responses from most people, when it comes to those of loved ones I am not. Though in my mind I know their reactions are simply a reflection of their feelings, yet often in my heart I take any negative responses personally.

In 2008 I wish to become more mindful of my emotional reactions--not so much to try to control them, but to keep them from controlling me. While I may not be successful with each opportunity I feel making the attempt is more important than what may result. My second resolution, which is closely allied to this one is to deepen my practice of unconditional love. I seek to respond to others with unconditional love as my guiding principle.

I hope to give without expectation, to accept and to love without minding whether or not that love is returned. One of my life’s goals is to increase the amount of love circulating in the world. For 2008 I resolve to do this the best way I can. Focusing on my two new resolutions will help me to learn and grow. I look toward 2008 with a hopeful heart and I embrace all it may hold with joyous optimism.

May your resolutions be successful and may your New Year be filled with joy.

Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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