Ringing in the New Year With Realistic Goals

Positive New Year's resolutions will bring about change

Anyone seriously interested in bringing about change in our world, in his or her own life or with respect to the lives of others, in the year 2008 AD or later, might consider making these positive New Year's Resolutions, your own.

I resolve to bring love, joy and peace to our world, whenever it is possible for me to do so.

I will reflect a positive image and attitude towards others.

I will speak openly and honestly and teach others to do the same.

I will consider and encourage others to regard and to treat human life and all other life, as sacred.

I will live my life as fully as possible and help others to do that as well.

I will spend my time and talents wisely, investing in my own future and that of others appropriately.

I will do the things that I know will help me and others to become strong and healthy.

I will take the time to reflect upon my own life and make whatever changes are necessary.

I resolve to make the year 2008 a wonderful year, to the best of my ability.

One might ask why New Year's resolutions like these are so important. It would appear that only God, however He is comprehended by humankind, could bring about an immediate change for better in the entire world, at one time.

In reality, each one of us, as a unique human being, can play a special part in effecting change, in our world.

In fact, each one of us is called to do so, because collectively, we constitute the human race. It is our obligation to bring about positive changes, although we may not see that as our personal responsibility.

While no one can help everyone, each one of us can try to help at least one other person, in some way. 

Many of us can do more than that by our words and deeds.

No one can deny that there are people in many parts of the world who are hurting, as the result of war, famine, floods and other natural disasters. We need to remember that every time we turn away from someone who is suffering, we could be next.

So, when you decide upon your own New Year's resolutions and when you speak with others about theirs, remember that positive New Year's resolutions like these, will bring about change for the better, for you and others in our world.