Here we go. We have less than two days to think about if we want to make resolutions, and if so, what they will be.
Are you thinking about it? Do you have any in mind?
I have a couple ideas to help start out the new year, to personally improve, and to find positive outlooks for myself. Obviously, as I look forward into 2025, I am excited for more family time together. I wait with anticipation about any and all events with our daughters, their spouses, and the grandchildren. As I think of the coming year, I pray that they all stay healthy, and active, and that I do too so I can continue to enjoy them.
Another year has passed so I need to step up on my physical care better. I have slacked this past month due to all the holiday events on the calendar. My weekly linedancing stopped for a few weeks. I have gotten out of the routine. I’ve been busy and it is too cold to be outside and do other forms of exercise. (I know my hubby will say I still can get out there. Ha.) But, I realize that I have gotten out of the habit of keeping myself moving – and I need to get back to it. It’s a 2025 resolution.
I must always MOVE!
So, this resolution is to make it to linedancing at least once a week. I will also either go a second session each week, or go for a long walk. I need more physical activity in general so I need to step up my game! I pledge to have 2 good physical activities each week.
I need it for my body, but I truly also need it for my mind. I need the uplifting music and the endorphins that dancing brings!
Although I have had a lot of music events in December, I have left my ‘piano practice’ by the wayside and I need to get back to it again. This too is especially for my mind. I gotta work the brain! In a few weeks band practice and my handbells rehearsals will start up again. Those activities are good for both my mind and soul.
At the age I am now I find that my resolutions are ‘continuations’ of what is good for me. One joy is the live concert experience. I have written about it before, and how I love seeing incredible talent, hearing moving music, and sharing it all in a group of like-minded people. Sometimes it seems easier to stay home, or to just stay away from crowds, to not make the effort involved. But, I resolve to continue going to concerts as long as I can. Age is a number. These experiences have no end date…. Well, for now anyway!
Never let go of MUSIC.
This year ahead will challenge me. I know sometimes I think of politics too much. It’s partly because in this stage of my life I have more time to keep myself informed about it all, and I also think about what the future will bring for my family. The US has so many possibilities. But, of course, as you know as a reader here, my dislike of Trump both personally and professionally is no secret. I know there will be times this coming year when I will be extremely disappointed by Trump and the country’s leadership. I pray that he and his administration don’t send us backwards and add to the hardships of so many Americans. My resolution about it is to speak kindly while I stay true to myself.
I will continue to read. Recently I have added doing daily crosswords and other word games, via the New York Times app. For years I religiously tried my hand on daily crosswords, until we stopped getting a newspaper. But, thanks to the NYT app I am back at it, along with a few other games,
I have to work the MIND.
I think this will be my motto for 2025:
Always MOVE. Never let go of MUSIC. Work the MIND!
Marla’s Musings 