Monday, January 11, 2010

Self Evaluation without Condemnation

We all start each new year with resolutions to lose weight, save money, exercise more etc. Those who know me know that every year I make a point of making NO resolutions! This year I was flying home to TX from FL on 12/29 when my flight was delayed by bad weather. I watched those around me react and it was varied, some were visibly pissed off, some were calm, some just started making calls....it made me stop and think. I had spent my last hours in FL with my niece Bethany as she drove me the 90 miles to the airport and we had a nice chat. I must say it never ceases to amaze me what smart relatives I have. I'll not reveal the what of the conversation but just say it was our chat that has made me decide to be better to myself in 2010.
To that end I'm trying to be less critical about myself. It is true we are our own worse ememies so I'm trying to stop the cycle in my head. Yes, still working on those 'crazies' I spoke of last week. It's not rocket science but if I can smile more inside I figure I can smile more outside!

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