Here are four simple thoughts rather than New Year resolutions — which have a way of eluding us.
But first, forgive me for missing a few days — and dealing with the red tape of hospitals, insurances, and health care providers for our elderly mother.
So in addition to these four thoughts, I may have to add one just for me — stay calm in our “health we can care less” system.
THE NEW YEAR THOUGHTS
Listen to those in your life who may need you to step back and slow down.
Create intimate Saturday night dates whether married or single. For couples, plan a night in with candlelight and music to reminisce and express secret wishes. For singles: yes, you can be happy at home without a date. Pour yourself a glass of champagne. Read a book that inspires you and brings a smile to your face.
Let go of an angry heart. Send good wishes to someone who has hurt you.
Open your heart to find love: Most of us forget that the way to be loved is to give love and express love. The man who wrote a book titled Love, Leo Buscaglia, believed that we should all take a chance on love and actually tell people our feelings: say the words to children, parents, friends, lovers, and spouses, “I love you.”
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