Turn New Year's Resolutions into Revelations

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January 1, 2022 a project of ServiceSpace Resolve to be always beginning -- to be a beginner. - Rainer Maria Rilke - Turn New Year's Resolutions into Revelations New Year's resolutions tend to be about wanting more of something we desire and/or less of something we do not, and while they surely have their noble side, they also often emanate from subtle and less subtle forms of perceived lack, scarcity, comparison, self-flagellation, and judgment. The 'should' and 'should not' messages we send ourselves when we make resolutions can be harsh and incriminating. These are qualities we may want to endeavor not to perpetuate and strengthen when we make our commitments this year. How about making 'the means more of the ends' by putting gratefulness rather than scarcity at the center of the resolutions we make this year? How about bringing a more gentle form of motivation, rooted in appreciation, celebration, and acceptance, to our goals? How about letting gratitude guide us?" Kristi Nelson shares more ideas here. { read more } Be The Change As we enter into a New Year, what is a new story you want to step into? To join a community of others exploring that question, join the "New Story Challenge" that starts on Jan 2nd. More details here. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 111 Trees The Monkey and the River Three Methods for Working with Chaos The Keys to Aging Well Love in the Time of Coronavirus The Gentle Art of Blessing Amanda Gorman: The Miracle of Morning Advice from 100-Year-Olds DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 242,709 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More