Its been a soul searching few days. I don't know if anyone else is struggling with depression these days, but I have always told any kids that I work with that you have the choice to be a victim or a victor. Lately I have been succumbing to the victim side. The "my life is nothing, my country is going down the tubes, I don't like my job, I can't get out of debt, I'm lonely" side. As I attempt to rediscover my inner victor, I feel the need to state some resolves for this year.
- I resolve to continue to try to make whatever difference I can in the direction of my country. From blogging to writing, emailing or calling my elected officials to campaigning for local candidates and promoting other conservative candidates, to donating whatever small amounts I can .
- I resolve to spend time each day with the ONE who is truly in control, casting my cares on Him, allowing Him to guide my steps and comfort my heart.
- I resolve to get outside myself and be more concerned about others - my life has become much too insular - I am at risk of becoming a curmudgeon - not a way I would have ever considered myself being. Lord - restore to me the JOY of my salvation and let your love flow through me to others.
- I resolve to do my job to the best of my ability, even though I am not happy there, until I am directed to some other work. My students deserve that from me, even if the system is broken.
- I resolve to handle my own finances with the care I would like my government to take. To pay off some small debt each month until all the small ones are gone, so I can approach the massive one that is burdening my days.
- I resolve to not have any car accidents this year so maybe i can start actually getting in shape instead of always being in therapeutic pain relief mode :o)
- I resolve to have HOPE. This country will only fail because good men stand by and do nothing. The people are rising up and will not allow that.
- I resolve to have a celebration in November when the balance of power has shifted in Washington and some sanity returns.
- I resolve to spend less time with TV and more time with books, writing and music that will stimulate my mind and soul.
Those are mine for now. What are yours?
4 comments:
This is exactly what I needed today to keep me on an upward vector in challenging times. Thanks!
You are quite welcome!
I call it my G-Time, my Firebird Promise.
I take 5 minutes every sunrise and sunset to give thanks. A movie with Meg Ryan and Nickolas Cage, its called City of Angels, gave me the idea. I just sit and listen and get perspective. I have been taking lots of pics the sun. It helps me get right.
Jeff - Thanks for you kind comments on this and the Faith and Politics post! If you have candidates you recommend for 2010 that meet the guidelines you stated, please add a comment to the Watchmen on the Wall post - and I will add video of them and also their contact info or web site.
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Please keep it clean and on topic - debate, not ridicule, ranting or bashing. Thanks!