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Resolutions for 2024?

Posted by Scott R L @scottrl, Dec 18, 2023

I am not a big fan of new year's resolutions, but every now and then...

A year ago, I decided to end the toxic relationships in my life.

If you've read my posts about my stroke recovery, you know that a consistent theme is my sense of isolation. Despite that, there were a few people who just weren't helping. They were dragging me down with their own negativity and hostility toward the world.

Frankly, I am in the fight of my life, and I don't have the energy for that. I shed these people, and feel much better for it. Now there's room for more positivity.

So, what's ahead for me in 2024?

I hope to continue to find groups to talk to, where I can provide an encouraging message of recovery despite disability and/or limitations.

I want to build on the message that I started here:
http://www.youtube.com/@srlucado/videos

What are your goals for the new year? Is there anything I can do to help?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jan 1 7:34pm
In reply to @californiazebra "I have a note on my bulletin board, “Who can I bless today?” I try to..." + (show)
@californiazebra

I have a note on my bulletin board, “Who can I bless today?” I try to do at least one thing a day to make someone else’s day. It can be for a stranger, friend, neighbor — anyone. Can be something simple like a note, sincere compliment, taking back someone’s grocery cart for them, etc. I keep my eyes open for opportunities throughout the day. That in turn can make my day.

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@californiazebra
You have a wonderful, caring heart!
Everyone needs prayer!
Blessings on you and your family.

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artgirl2 | @artgirl2 | Jan 2 7:06am

Thank you for writing about the "shedding" of friendships that are no longer life giving. I can relate. I have had to do the same thing this past year. I learned that I was over-giving and that they were taking advantage of my kindness and generosity....a good and important lesson to learn at age 69, right?
One of my goals is to find creative, supportive people who are also focusing on what they can create (I am an artist and writer.) Another one of my goals is to just enjoy sewing, painting, using up my stash of supplies so I leave less for my daughters to contend with.
Another goal is to focus on "There is only forward," every day. My youngest daughter is studying to become a therapist. She gifted me the drawing, which I had framed. It was like a gift of heaven. Sometimes I have set-backs due to triggers that I forget I have or think I have overcome. I'm in one of those slumps now, but reading your post has been very helpful to me. And I do understand about others sharing their ills or complaining continually about their "lot in life."
I'm with you for focusing on what you can do....God bless you in this new year!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 2 7:21am
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@artgirl2

Thank you for writing about the "shedding" of friendships that are no longer life giving. I can relate. I have had to do the same thing this past year. I learned that I was over-giving and that they were taking advantage of my kindness and generosity....a good and important lesson to learn at age 69, right?
One of my goals is to find creative, supportive people who are also focusing on what they can create (I am an artist and writer.) Another one of my goals is to just enjoy sewing, painting, using up my stash of supplies so I leave less for my daughters to contend with.
Another goal is to focus on "There is only forward," every day. My youngest daughter is studying to become a therapist. She gifted me the drawing, which I had framed. It was like a gift of heaven. Sometimes I have set-backs due to triggers that I forget I have or think I have overcome. I'm in one of those slumps now, but reading your post has been very helpful to me. And I do understand about others sharing their ills or complaining continually about their "lot in life."
I'm with you for focusing on what you can do....God bless you in this new year!

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We all have those "slumps" but we hold one another up. As an artist I was blessed to find a local art league/workspace/ gallery and like minded people. Might there be such a group near you?
Sue

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artgirl2 | @artgirl2 | Jan 2 9:51am
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@sueinmn

We all have those "slumps" but we hold one another up. As an artist I was blessed to find a local art league/workspace/ gallery and like minded people. Might there be such a group near you?
Sue

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You are right! I need to find such a group....thank you for that suggestion.
Happy new year!

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