What will the new year bring? I like the Jewish calendar as I do think fall is the best time for the new year. After the harvest, comes the winter which is a good time to dig in deep with the work you want to do and projects you want to accomplish. At this joyful summer time, it's a good time to look ahead with your dreams and hopes for the future up front. What do I hope for? What am I planning for? What do I want to change? What's important to me?
What's important?
For the most part, it's the simple things of life that bring me the greatest joy. I love spending time with good people and in beautiful natural places. I truly enjoy riding my bike, swimming, and adventuring in new and known places of interest. I also enjoy planning parties and outings with and for loved ones, and I enjoy cooking good meals for the people I love as well as a good book, a wonderful show or movie, playing games, and researching topics of interest. Further, I want to see our country flourish as I hate seeing the terrorizing leaders we have in The White House harm and hurt too many people and places all the time--I want to support the good leaders, policies, and potential that exists; and I will find ways to do that.
The hard work
Rarely do we achieve what we really desire without some hard work and sacrifice. There are countless jobs to do at home and elsewhere that require steadfast resolve--these jobs are best done by me in the morning after a few cups of coffee. Also if I add the jobs to the schedule I am more likely to do them. I am always thankful after these arduous jobs are done, but I do procrastinate a bit before doing them.
The schedule
I've been criticized for my long term planning, and I admit that sometimes I miss the spontaneity that little to no planning brings to life. Yet to see the people I love most in special settings for significant events, planning is needed so I err on the side of keeping a yearly daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedule of what's to come. Revision is a regular part of this planning process, but that's okay.
Healthy routine
As much as possible I want to commit to a healthy schedule of good food, lots of water, plenty of movement and good sleep regiments. This makes life better.
Onward.
