January 1st signifies a newness. But as time ticks on, some people have begun to avoid the cliche’: “new year, new me” or even ignore new year’s resolutions. For most, before the 1st quarter is over, the resolutions have dissolved and old habits have resurfaced. Some, like myself, have tried to work on or plan for those January resolutions in November or December in order for maximum success. For me, I have tried not to fall into the same old mindset. However, I am realizing that there is absolutely nothing wrong with using January 1st to start all over again. It’s a new day, a month, a new year that has never been seen before. The wisdom comes in planning:
- I can create a new path to wellness in January but I need to plan for whichever I decide to follow.
Thinking about yoga + pilates, combined with some weight training. However, water aerobics would be the bee’s knees!
- I can create a have aspirations for my blog but I must plan and schedule my posts.
My blogger/writing guru, Javacia Harris Bowser of See Jane Write has offered this as a guide for her Janes!
- I can desire to a better steward of my time, talent, and treasure but I must apply discipline.
The Parable told in Matthew 25:14-40 paints a descriptive picture of what we are required to do with what God has placed in our hands until He returns.
Overall, I am very excited about 2018. I have enjoyed my Christmas break. I have lounged and ate and thought and planned and ate and slept and laughed and lounged. All of that served me quite well. However, I am ready to move forward guided by wisdom and led by love.
Give Love. Get Love.
Cheers to 2018!
The Ready Writer 
You’re right. It’s ok to start fresh on Jan 1.
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