Happy New Year Friends! 2019 came so fast. As we grow older, the years seem to fly by. I’ve read that it is a part of the nature of life for time to accelerate as we age. I see that more and more. I always start the new year older…by that I mean literally older. My birthday is December 31st. When I was younger, I hated to have my birthday on New Year’s Eve. Why? Well, none of your friends are ever around to celebrate it with you. Gifts were usually two fold….birthday and Christmas. As an older adult who is now a proud member of AARP, I enjoy my birthday. My perspective has changed over the years about December 31st. Instead of being negative about all the things I have no control over, I am choosing to be positive with things I can control. Plus I get to live another day and count my blessings.
On my birthday, mother asked me what my New Year’s Resolution would be for 2019. I told her that resolutions are really not my thing. I hate to plan something spectacular like be a size 6 only to fall off the wagon sometime during the year. That’s just one of my failed resolutions. I would go on a cleanse, I would start a new diet, I would begin an exercise program or I would vow to run…okay walk one 5K per month for the year. Boy… it took me a while to realize that keeping or not keeping a New Year’s Resolution didn’t define who I was as a person.
I’ve decided that the New Year is a New Beginning to refine who you are as a human being and leave this world with a legacy of love, hope and kindness.
Stella Stevens
Everyone has a choice on how they want to start their new year or new beginning.
I choose to be kind.
I choose to be honest.
I choose to count my blessings.
I choose to enjoy each day for it may be my last.
I choose to embrace my age with grace.
I choose to make a difference in the lives of others.
I choose to love others even when they can’t see love.
Stella Stevens
What do you choose for your New Year or New Beginning?
I wish you and your family a blessed day and spectacular 2019
Living with Purpose!
Stella Stevens 
Nice resolutions here Stella. Above all, choose God. Chances are high that you probably have some sort of relationship with him already. That is great! I too have resolutions similar to yours. I want to be kind and honest, however, some situations force me to do otherwise. Life throws curveballs at us all the time. It is with God that we shall overcome all of life’s temptations. God is the answer, and God is the key. If you do not have a relationship with him yet, I would suggest that you build one today. There is joy in being in his presence, and his mercies are many. Prayers to God and faith in him are useful ways to invite his presence.
If you want to know about God in more detail, you can find further information here https://christcenteredruminations.wordpress.com/2018/10/23/a-few-things-that-i-have-learned-about-god/ And Here https://christcenteredruminations.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/how-to-build-a-relationship-with-god/
May God’s blessings be with you sister, Amen. ❤ ❤
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Good job!
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Thanks!
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