New Year’s Resolutions

A friend of my daughter’s recently explained why New Year's resolutions were important to him. He said they act as markers for his life. He’s starting a new job this month and wants to both acknowledge how hard he worked to get the job and how much he wants to make this new job meaningful and long-lasting.

My resolutions are to appreciate life more, to assume the best of people, and to remember the meaningful conversations I’ve had and will have.

What are some of your resolutions?

What has been your experience in keeping or not keeping resolutions?

The conversation I had with my daughter’s friend was a quick one. If he had been a close friend of mine, I would have asked him if I could record our conversation. In this scenario, I imagine the two of us watching the recording next year on New Year’s Eve.

Even if we don’t follow through on this year’s resolutions, it’s the conversation that is the important part.