The closest I'm getting to a New Years Resolution...

Unmindful Speech

"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I vow to cultivate loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I vow to learn to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope. I am determined not to spread news that I do not know to be certain and not to criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain uttering words that cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or the community to break. I will make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small."

-Thich Nhat Hanh

Possibilities - Thinking in Action

This is a questionnaire by Dr. Joyce Kimble that my chiropractor/boss introduced me to in 1995 and I have used it periodically over the years to help clarify what changes I want to make in my life and to encourage me to make those changes. I encourage anyone who wants to bring about personal change to  fill it out honestly and completely and see what happens :-)

1. I want to weigh: 85 pounds less
2. I want to develop the habit of: healthier eating
3. I want to break the habit of: smoking
4. I want to develop the personality habit of: thinking before I speak, especially when my buttons are being pushed
5. I want the following kind of home: harmonious, peaceful, clean, filled with love and laughter
6. I want to make the following improvements in my present home: have clear floor space, unpack and find a place for everything or get rid of it
7. On my next vacation I want to: Scuba Dive
8. I want to communicate with my family in the following ways: kindly, honestly
9. I want to communicate with my coworkers in the following ways: kindly, honestly
10. I want the position of: mediator
11. I want the following kind of office: functional, peaceful, aesthetically pleasing
12. I want to receive the honor of: Nobel Peace Prize
13. I want to have: Marina as a closer friend
14. I want to strengthen my professional skills of: Patience, listening, customer service
15. I want to develop my talent of: Public Speaking
16. I want to solve a particular situation (problem) I have now by: practicing moving meditation
17. I want to eliminate stresses or pressures I now have by: exercising, singing, dancing, laughing
18. I want to make the following specific improvements in my physical condition: healthier lungs, healthier body/weight
19. I want to start the following physical activity: Walking, skipping, dive-rolling
20. I want to acquire the following financial habit: saving money
21. I want to pay on the debts of: tickets from car accident
22. I want to have additional education in: psychology, sociology, anthropology, Spanish & Sign Language
23. I want to do the following for my community: attend and participate in FCAA meetings24. I want to communicate the image of: A strong, Kind, Powerful healer who communicates clearly
25. I want to save: $25 from each paycheck
26. I want to be and do the following in order to influence others in a more positive way: Meet my mentor requirements
27. I want to build up each member of my family by: appreciating them exactly as they are
28. I want to do the following activities with my family: play board/card games
29. I want to develop the spiritual qualities of: peace, serenity, awareness
30. I want to meet the spiritual goals of: practicing meditation daily for 1 year, healing my spirit and body31. Other things I want to happen to me in 6 months: be 30 pounds lighter, be a non-smoker