Resolutions

Two weeks ago, I sat down and reflected on the year that had passed and pondered the year ahead. At that time, I wrote out several general goals to work on throughout 2014, but until now, I haven't gotten around to actually posting them on here. So before something else goes awry or otherwise prevents me from doing just that, here goes:

More than anything, I want to keep evolving and maturing. 

I want to continue setting boundaries and standing up for myself as often as necessary. (This is a huge weakness of mine.)

I want to be less afraid, or at least more willing to face and demolish my various fears.

I want to make real, true, lasting friendships. (Another struggle for me. Have I mentioned I'm relationally challenged?!)

I want to help others without worrying about the cost or inconvenience to myself. (I want to be less selfish.)

I want to become more cultured by broadening my artistic horizons, enriching my mind and spirit with new, previously undiscovered (by me) art forms.

I want to worry less and relax more. I want to smile more and frown less.

I want to laugh and love more easily and more often.

I want to focus on my life in the present, stop dwelling on past mistakes, and worry less about might (or might not) happen in the future (which will take care of itself).

I want to criticize myself and others less frequently and be more content and less judgmental.

I want to focus more on beauty than on the dark, ugly, destructive things of this world.

I want to be happier with myself and mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthier than I have been in the past. 

I want to live at peace with God, myself, and the people who have been placed in my life (for a reason).

I want to be the best imaginable version of myself.

I'm sure I will think of many, many more throughout this year, but these are more than enough to get me started. 

So, cheers to 2014! So far, so good.