For The Better

With each New Year, we attempt to reinvent ourselves.

Some of us are fortunate to have events throughout the year that change us for the better; but, it's the official 'beginning of the year' where one attempts to make resolution...

The purpose of resolutions is to 'resolve issues' so your problems don't follow you into the new year.

There are things we cannot change — which are:

Injustice — life is unfair. We don't get what we want.

Inflation — the cost of living will never stop increasing.

Aging — every day you look in the mirror, you notice new signs of aging.

Pain — Physical pain often goes with aging; Emotional pain goes with inability to handle unfortunate events.

Others — Most people wish they can change others above all else — and those type of people are controlling & manipulative.

Now, there are things we can change — which are:

Injustice — When we see injustice, or a wrong committed, we take a stand against the wrong done!

Inflation — Evaluate yourself using sober judgment. See yourself as you are, not who you pretend to be and adjust yourself accordingly.

Aging — Fine lines and flabby abs happen; but with a proper diet, skincare plan and workout schedule, you can influence your health and beauty at any age!

Pain — Pain management — both physical & emotional, do not come in the form of a pill (Disclaimer: this is for the average folk, and not those who have suffered deep trauma and relies on medication.) When I feel physical pain, I know I'm not doing enough throughout the day. People with sedentary lifestyles deal with the most pain because all they do is sit around. However, their emotional lives suffer as well because they are not accomplishing much (contributing to society).

People who deal with pain spend too much time thinking about themselves. As they do, their pain is inflated. They never get out of that state because that's all they think about.

There is no life in that.

If you hurt physically, get physical, get active and get busy and you will notice that pain dissipate.

If you hurt emotionally, get emotional over your cause, seek that which is right (righteous and true) and build relationships on that. It is there you will find healing. The more you bear your conscious toward what is right and true, the emotional pain will dissipate.

Others — Oh, we saved the best for last!

In a world where we can't be ourselves, we cannot allow others to be themselves as well!

What a way to go through life — even God gives us a 'free will'!

What you need to know is for every action — there is a reaction. "Every negative action brings an equivalent reaction.", however, "Every positive action also brings an equivalent reaction"—which brings me to my point; you can influence others by ensuring your interactions with them are right and true. When you are sincere and kind towards someone—as opposed to only having a 'use' for them, you will make a difference in their lives.

As long as you observe what is right and true, all your life's issues will resolve themselves—that goes with every area of your life.

Happy New You!