point of view

do you know how unexpected it was that you wanted to hear my story? did you know I was surprised because my stomach hurt from laughing? it took me so off guard when what you offered, gave me answers see, I've gotten used to waiting. did you guess that I'd be close to tears because you said "that makes sense"? did you know you threw me for a loop when you saw that I was down? for some reason it's hard to accept comfort. I guess I'm scared of getting used to it afraid to let myself hope what if I lose it again? ah, but pain is only tangibility the currency of value proof of richness. it'll come even if it's taken yet again it always comes.

So I usually write out some New Year's "Goals" each year...   "Goals" in hopes that I will keep them in mind even if I can't keep them perfectly.   Here are my goals for 2014: Appreciate gestures of kindness! Mark down moments with praise. Allow emotions... Remember that everyone has more to them than meets your eye.  Seek out their stories! Take opportunities. Pay attention to your money without freaking out about it. (I think thanking God for it precedes each instance of this.) Sing more. Ask for help.  (Also offer help.) Linger in the study of the glory of God. Do you make New Year's resolutions?  Or goals?  Why or why not?   If you do, what did you resolve this year?