Monday, November 10, 2008
Disclaimer
The scripture at the top of my blog is not referring to blogging, journaling, or any such thing. It is actually talking about prayer. I just thought it sounded appropriate out of context.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Approaching Perfection
I am obviously not perfect. After all, I said I would have posted again by yesterday, and I didn't. But I do believe in trying to become perfect. It's sort of part of my religion.
In one family night last year, Dad was talking about how we can progress without getting overwhelmed by that we are supposed to do and become. His suggestion, which I had heard many times before, was to choose one or two trouble areas to focus on at a time.
A couple weeks later, during a Relief Society lesson, we were reading and listing qualities Paul said we should have as Saints. I thought ours looked something like a to-do list, and joked about going through the day, checking things off as we were kind or had minds single to the glory of Christ throughout the day- impossible, as these are supposed to be continual qualities, not events.
But then I thought that it could work in a way.
So a couple times since then, I have made checklists. I pick a couple areas to focus on and break them down into ways to accomplish the goals, with the intention of reviewing my performance at the end of the day. That way, I would have regular reminders of what I am trying to do and regular self-evaluation. So far, I have not kept it up more than a couple of days at a time. But I still think there is some value in the idea. Maybe on my next chart, I should make a space for following through with my goals.
In one family night last year, Dad was talking about how we can progress without getting overwhelmed by that we are supposed to do and become. His suggestion, which I had heard many times before, was to choose one or two trouble areas to focus on at a time.
A couple weeks later, during a Relief Society lesson, we were reading and listing qualities Paul said we should have as Saints. I thought ours looked something like a to-do list, and joked about going through the day, checking things off as we were kind or had minds single to the glory of Christ throughout the day- impossible, as these are supposed to be continual qualities, not events.
But then I thought that it could work in a way.
So a couple times since then, I have made checklists. I pick a couple areas to focus on and break them down into ways to accomplish the goals, with the intention of reviewing my performance at the end of the day. That way, I would have regular reminders of what I am trying to do and regular self-evaluation. So far, I have not kept it up more than a couple of days at a time. But I still think there is some value in the idea. Maybe on my next chart, I should make a space for following through with my goals.
Friday, October 3, 2008
I'm Back
So, I'm back from my unplanned and unnannounced sabbatical. Apparently someone stopped by while I was gone. Hello, someone, if you return. I will post again today, tomorrow, or both. I have a couple topics in mind, but need to give them a little more thought first.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Biting My Tongue
There are a couple things that I really want to say, but never do.
The first one is "I love ___".
Thing is, I don't love ___. I just really like the way the words feel in my head. But since I'm not really in love, I don't say it.
The second is "I quit".
Those words have such a nice sense of finality to them, and are a great way to let off the frustration that comes with my job. But I keep them in my head, just to make sure nobody takes me seriously and I end up leaving a job I still need.
The first one is "I love ___".
Thing is, I don't love ___. I just really like the way the words feel in my head. But since I'm not really in love, I don't say it.
The second is "I quit".
Those words have such a nice sense of finality to them, and are a great way to let off the frustration that comes with my job. But I keep them in my head, just to make sure nobody takes me seriously and I end up leaving a job I still need.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Alma 51:16
In context (verses 14-16)
And it came to pass that when Moroni saw this, and also saw that the Lamanites were coming into the borders of the land, he was exceedingly wroth because of the stubbornness of those people whom he had labored with so much diligence to preserve; yea, he was exceedingly wroth; his soul was filled with anger against them.
And it came to pass that he sent a petition, with the voice of the people, unto the governor of the land, desiring that he should read it, and give him (Moroni) power to compel those dissenters to defend their country or to put them to death.
For it was his first care to put an end to such contentions and dissensions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction. And it came to pass that it was granted according to the voice of the people.
I usually don't get very much out of the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. I don't skip them when reading straight through, but I don't put in a lot of effort trying to apply them to my life. But these verses caught my eye when I was skimming through the book recently, and I thought they make a great example for the importance of being united. As we are told, "If ye are not one, ye are not mine." Or "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
And it came to pass that when Moroni saw this, and also saw that the Lamanites were coming into the borders of the land, he was exceedingly wroth because of the stubbornness of those people whom he had labored with so much diligence to preserve; yea, he was exceedingly wroth; his soul was filled with anger against them.
And it came to pass that he sent a petition, with the voice of the people, unto the governor of the land, desiring that he should read it, and give him (Moroni) power to compel those dissenters to defend their country or to put them to death.
For it was his first care to put an end to such contentions and dissensions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction. And it came to pass that it was granted according to the voice of the people.
I usually don't get very much out of the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. I don't skip them when reading straight through, but I don't put in a lot of effort trying to apply them to my life. But these verses caught my eye when I was skimming through the book recently, and I thought they make a great example for the importance of being united. As we are told, "If ye are not one, ye are not mine." Or "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It Actually Happened
I checked the hits on this site and I have had a visitor. Welcome, visitor. And if you come back, can you let me know how you came across this?
And I'd just decided that nobody would come by unless I started giving out my address, and was about to end the experiment.
And I'd just decided that nobody would come by unless I started giving out my address, and was about to end the experiment.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mark 9:24
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
This has really resonated with me for quite a while because of its paradoxicalness (is that an actual word or did I just make it up?) that somehow matches my experience. In more than one instance, I have known that something can be done, some sort of miracle can be achieved, if I believe. So in that way, I believe. But at the same time, I can not convince myself that it actually will happen. So in that way, I do not believe. So that is also my cry: I believe. But help thou my unbelief.
This has really resonated with me for quite a while because of its paradoxicalness (is that an actual word or did I just make it up?) that somehow matches my experience. In more than one instance, I have known that something can be done, some sort of miracle can be achieved, if I believe. So in that way, I believe. But at the same time, I can not convince myself that it actually will happen. So in that way, I do not believe. So that is also my cry: I believe. But help thou my unbelief.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Alma 29:1-3
O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!
Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.
But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.
I really like the whole 29th chapter of Alma and the thought progression it shows. And I may do a separate post about that progression sometime. But when I read here this last week, there was something more that hit me in these first three verses.
Basically, no matter how good what you want may look, it is wrong if it goes against God's plan. I guess a sin is basically anything that leads you away from Him. And if your desires are not in line with His desires, then you are not drawing near unto Him.
Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth.
But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.
I really like the whole 29th chapter of Alma and the thought progression it shows. And I may do a separate post about that progression sometime. But when I read here this last week, there was something more that hit me in these first three verses.
Basically, no matter how good what you want may look, it is wrong if it goes against God's plan. I guess a sin is basically anything that leads you away from Him. And if your desires are not in line with His desires, then you are not drawing near unto Him.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Enos 1:17
And I, Enos, knew it would be according to the covenant which he had made; wherefore my soul did rest.
This scripture shows a great example of what faith should be like. In my life, I worry about things. I worry about whether I will be able to get a fulfilling job, or if I can be accepted into grad school, or if I will ever find a boyfriend or get married. And even when I have been promised something, even though I know intellectually that it will happen, I still get anxious about how and when things will work out.
But when Enos is given his promise, he rests. To know that the Lord is in control is enough.
This scripture shows a great example of what faith should be like. In my life, I worry about things. I worry about whether I will be able to get a fulfilling job, or if I can be accepted into grad school, or if I will ever find a boyfriend or get married. And even when I have been promised something, even though I know intellectually that it will happen, I still get anxious about how and when things will work out.
But when Enos is given his promise, he rests. To know that the Lord is in control is enough.
Friday, April 18, 2008
A Perfect Match
In choosing a spouse, people are often given two pieces of advice. Okay, they are given more than two pieces of advice, but there are two that are relevant to the intended subject of this post. These are:
1. Don't settle
2. Don't be so picky
On the face of it, these seem to be contradictory. After all, to be to picky means that you will not accept somebody who does not fit all of your requirements, even if he does fulfill most of them (I used the masculine because I would be looking for a male spouse). But if you are not picky, and do accept somebody who misses your criteria, then you are settling. But I think the intentions and meanings behind these pieces of advice are compatible. To illustrate, I will share a story.
One day at a family gathering of some sort, I was in the kitchen with my aunt, talking about my life and goals. During this conversation, she asked what I was looking for in a man. I joked that I needed someone who was at least 6 feet tall, was rich, and drove a nice car. A little later I gave my serious answer. I am looking for a man who can make me laugh and will laugh at my jokes, who likes children, is a worthy priesthood holder with a current temple recommend, and has realistic goals that he is currently working to achieve. By that I mean he wants to be a lawyer and is in law school or a pre-law program, or he wants to be an advertising executive and is interning at an ad agency, or some such thing.
My first set of criteria- tall, rich, with a nice car- is an example of pickiness. If you are picky, you have a list of external standards to judge by. Other examples of pickiness would be if I demanded a good singing voice or that he like musicals. Those would be nice attributes, but I can get along without them. But if I go for someone who does not fit the internal qualities on the second list, I would be settling.
That said, there are times when standards for internal qualities can be picky. That comes when you start expecting immediate internal perfection. Asking for somebody to be perfectly patient, forgiving, and generous is too much. When it comes to these internal qualities, general leanings are usually enough to start with, so long as you see them developing that way instead of losing the qualities you value. And, of course, there is one external quality that is a must for me- my man has to be a BYU fan. To accept anything less would be settling.
1. Don't settle
2. Don't be so picky
On the face of it, these seem to be contradictory. After all, to be to picky means that you will not accept somebody who does not fit all of your requirements, even if he does fulfill most of them (I used the masculine because I would be looking for a male spouse). But if you are not picky, and do accept somebody who misses your criteria, then you are settling. But I think the intentions and meanings behind these pieces of advice are compatible. To illustrate, I will share a story.
One day at a family gathering of some sort, I was in the kitchen with my aunt, talking about my life and goals. During this conversation, she asked what I was looking for in a man. I joked that I needed someone who was at least 6 feet tall, was rich, and drove a nice car. A little later I gave my serious answer. I am looking for a man who can make me laugh and will laugh at my jokes, who likes children, is a worthy priesthood holder with a current temple recommend, and has realistic goals that he is currently working to achieve. By that I mean he wants to be a lawyer and is in law school or a pre-law program, or he wants to be an advertising executive and is interning at an ad agency, or some such thing.
My first set of criteria- tall, rich, with a nice car- is an example of pickiness. If you are picky, you have a list of external standards to judge by. Other examples of pickiness would be if I demanded a good singing voice or that he like musicals. Those would be nice attributes, but I can get along without them. But if I go for someone who does not fit the internal qualities on the second list, I would be settling.
That said, there are times when standards for internal qualities can be picky. That comes when you start expecting immediate internal perfection. Asking for somebody to be perfectly patient, forgiving, and generous is too much. When it comes to these internal qualities, general leanings are usually enough to start with, so long as you see them developing that way instead of losing the qualities you value. And, of course, there is one external quality that is a must for me- my man has to be a BYU fan. To accept anything less would be settling.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
"In Him Will I Trust"
2 Samuel 22:3
It has been a while since I last updated this thing, and I have about a dozen different ideas waiting to be put down. But this, from the blog Rocks in my Dryer, is too good to wait. It makes such a wonderful image and a great reminder.
It has been a while since I last updated this thing, and I have about a dozen different ideas waiting to be put down. But this, from the blog Rocks in my Dryer, is too good to wait. It makes such a wonderful image and a great reminder.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Lazarus
A couple years ago, as I was listening to one of the short talks during our ward Easter program, I had a new thought about Lazarus.
When Jesus left for Bethany after Lazarus died, he told his disciples that Lazarus was dead, then said, "And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him ." (John 11:15) His disciples had already had many opportunities to see his power and believe in his divinity, so I think there was something more going on here.
Another excerpt I think illustrates my idea comes later in the same chapter, when Christ was speaking to Mary.
Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:23-26)
It is not long after this that Christ raised Lazarus from the dead.
Well, the thought that came into my head about this story is that here, Christ is very clearly showing his power over death. In fact, he comes straight out and says, "I am the resurrection and the life." Just a few days before the crucifixion, he is showing his disciples that when he dies, that is not the end. He can and will be back.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Easter Sunday
A while ago, I made a post in which I talked about my envy for other religions that have special services on Christmas day or Christmas Eve. Well, I feel like today, being Palm Sunday, would be an appropriate time to follow up on that.
First, I found an old entry at the Feminist Mormon Housewives blogs on a similar topic.
And the Waters of Mormon blog had a post not too long ago that questions why Christmas emerged to be the main Christmas holiday of the year instead of Easter. After all, Easter celebrates the atonement, which is what Christianity is all about, and Christmas celebrates the birth of a baby. This birth was needed for the atonement to take place, after all, but the focus is more on the birth than on what the birth eventually brought about.
Well, I think he has a point. And I think that is actually a good reason for things to shape up the way they did. On Christmas, we make it a point to think about Christ more than usual. But the focus is largely on family, as fits with a celebration of a baby.
And we usually do not hold church services.
But on Easter, we go to church for the full three hours. And that seems appropriate for the more religiously significant holiday.
First, I found an old entry at the Feminist Mormon Housewives blogs on a similar topic.
And the Waters of Mormon blog had a post not too long ago that questions why Christmas emerged to be the main Christmas holiday of the year instead of Easter. After all, Easter celebrates the atonement, which is what Christianity is all about, and Christmas celebrates the birth of a baby. This birth was needed for the atonement to take place, after all, but the focus is more on the birth than on what the birth eventually brought about.
Well, I think he has a point. And I think that is actually a good reason for things to shape up the way they did. On Christmas, we make it a point to think about Christ more than usual. But the focus is largely on family, as fits with a celebration of a baby.
And we usually do not hold church services.
But on Easter, we go to church for the full three hours. And that seems appropriate for the more religiously significant holiday.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Chopsticks
When I eat Chinese takeout, I always use a fork. It's just easier that way, and ease is usually the point when I have takeout.
But when I eat in a Chinese restaurant, I always try to teach myself how to use the chopsticks, and I usually have a decent amount of success. I open the chopstick package, position the sticks according to the instruction on said package, and then flounder around with them until I get it working about halfway through the meal. So I finish eating with relative ease and go home. But the next time I go, I can't remember how I did it last time. Why is that?
Anyway, I went to a Chinese restaurant today. And I got a fortune cookie that actually contained a fortune: Your talents will prove to be especially useful this week. Much better than the advice fortune I got last time I had take-out. It said something like "You should leave your home to refresh your energies." At the time, I was on my lunch break and wishing I could go home early and take a nap to refresh my energies.
But when I eat in a Chinese restaurant, I always try to teach myself how to use the chopsticks, and I usually have a decent amount of success. I open the chopstick package, position the sticks according to the instruction on said package, and then flounder around with them until I get it working about halfway through the meal. So I finish eating with relative ease and go home. But the next time I go, I can't remember how I did it last time. Why is that?
Anyway, I went to a Chinese restaurant today. And I got a fortune cookie that actually contained a fortune: Your talents will prove to be especially useful this week. Much better than the advice fortune I got last time I had take-out. It said something like "You should leave your home to refresh your energies." At the time, I was on my lunch break and wishing I could go home early and take a nap to refresh my energies.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Prophets
I got the new Ensign yesterday- the special edition focused entirely on Christ. Of course, you could say they are all about Christ, but the articles in this one focus specifically on his life, ministry, and atonement. Also included in the envelope was a smaller magazine commemorating the life of Gordon B. Hinckley. I opened that one first. After spending a decent amount of time flipping through the pages and reading bits here and there, I set it down and picked up my Ensign.
In the moment between magaziness, as my eyes went from the picture of President Hinckley on one cover to the picture of Christ on the other, it really struck me that the feeling of the two magazines were much alike. And the thought that came to me was that President Hinckley's, and all the prophets', main mission was to direct souls to Jesus Christ.
In the moment between magaziness, as my eyes went from the picture of President Hinckley on one cover to the picture of Christ on the other, it really struck me that the feeling of the two magazines were much alike. And the thought that came to me was that President Hinckley's, and all the prophets', main mission was to direct souls to Jesus Christ.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Love
The first time I fell in love, it was through the internet.
My mom forwarded me an email she got from her brother, telling about how Cousin* went into labor, and Little Boy Cousin was born. I don't remember all the details in the email, but I think there was a basketball game involved in the story. But the important thing was the overwhelming feeling I got when I read Little Boy's name. Right then, I realized that it really is possible to love somebody you have never seen before.
Other baby cousins have come since them, and I love them all, but Little Boy Cousin is always going to be special because of that moment I had in the computer lab at the dorms.
*Names have been changed because I wanted to.
My mom forwarded me an email she got from her brother, telling about how Cousin* went into labor, and Little Boy Cousin was born. I don't remember all the details in the email, but I think there was a basketball game involved in the story. But the important thing was the overwhelming feeling I got when I read Little Boy's name. Right then, I realized that it really is possible to love somebody you have never seen before.
Other baby cousins have come since them, and I love them all, but Little Boy Cousin is always going to be special because of that moment I had in the computer lab at the dorms.
*Names have been changed because I wanted to.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Holy Envy
The first time I remember hearing of Holy Envy was while watching a video in some Institute Leadership meeting. In it, there was a clergyman of another faith who said he envied the Mormons for our belief in eternal families and desire to work to save our ancestors. His definition of holy envy was finding something in another religion that you can admire and maybe even learn from.
In December, Mitt Romney expressed such admiration in his Faith in America speech:
So, I suppose I should take from this an effort to put more of Christ in my own Christmasses. I'll have to consider how to best do that when I set up traditions for my future family. Until then, meditation and scripture study will have to do, unless the Church does start to have Christmas services as well.
In December, Mitt Romney expressed such admiration in his Faith in America speech:
I believe that every faith I have encountered draws its adherents closer to God. And in every faith I have come to know, there are features I wish were in my own: I love the profound ceremony of the Catholic Mass, the approachability of God in the prayers of the Evangelicals, the tenderness of spirit among the Pentecostals, the confident independence of the Lutherans, the ancient traditions of the Jews, unchanged through the ages, and the commitment to frequent prayer of the Muslims. As I travel across the country and see our towns and cities, I am always moved by the many houses of worship with their steeples, all pointing to heaven, reminding us of the source of life’s blessings.And now I will move on to the reason for this post. There is one practice completely absent from the church that I would love to borrow- Christmas services. At one point, this would have been the last thing I wanted. After all, church or mass on Christmas means that much less time for the fun aspects of Christmas. But the last year Christmas fell on a Sunday, we went to church, and that Christmas was probably the most meaningful Christmas I have experienced.
So, I suppose I should take from this an effort to put more of Christ in my own Christmasses. I'll have to consider how to best do that when I set up traditions for my future family. Until then, meditation and scripture study will have to do, unless the Church does start to have Christmas services as well.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
O Be Wise
I want to be May Parker.
I got the Spiderman 3 DVD for Christmas, and after watching it, I realized some greatness about her. At least, the movie version of her.
I got the Spiderman 3 DVD for Christmas, and after watching it, I realized some greatness about her. At least, the movie version of her.
(Spoiler Alert)
Called to Serve Them
Last Sunday, a recently returned missionary spoke to us. I don't remember everything he said, but one thing did stick with me. He was talking about how the missionaries devote a certain amount of time to service every week, and told a little about some of the different things he did to serve. Then he talked about all the people who didn't listen to or accept their message. That sounds like a bit of a subject change, but he made a connection: out of all the people who did accept the gospel, they had served every one. But the really significant connection was the next one.
He realized that during Christ's ministry, he went around and served people. That's what he was there for. And as Christ's representatives, that is what the missionaries are there for, too. They are there to make people's lives better, physically and spiritually. And then, going further, all people are here for the same purpose. After all, isn't our mission here on Earth in large part to become like Christ, as much as we are able?
And here are a couple scriptures to ponder over:
John 13:13-17
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Verily, verily I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Doctrine and Covenants 122:8
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
He realized that during Christ's ministry, he went around and served people. That's what he was there for. And as Christ's representatives, that is what the missionaries are there for, too. They are there to make people's lives better, physically and spiritually. And then, going further, all people are here for the same purpose. After all, isn't our mission here on Earth in large part to become like Christ, as much as we are able?
And here are a couple scriptures to ponder over:
John 13:13-17
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Verily, verily I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Doctrine and Covenants 122:8
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I Resolve
I just noticed the word solve is in Resolve. Sometime I'll have to think of something profound to say about that.
I didn't want to make a resolutions post too close to the new year, because I'm sure everybody does that and I like to be a little bit different. But I don't want to put it off much longer.
My philosophy of new years resolutions is a bit mixed. Setting goals is good. I like goals. And the new year is a natural time to think about doing that, because of the fresh start and clean slate and all that stuff. An unsullied year to fill up with better things than last year. But our culture has just about accepted a new year resolution as something that will be broken, and probably within the month. Well, I would rather not set any goals if they are just doomed to failure. Unless it's a goal to gain 10 pounds this year. That's something to think about next year...
So, I don't really set new years resolutions. But I do often set goals that coincide with the new year. After all, with so many people thinking about what to do better next year, it is hard to avoid thinking about it myself. But if I never come up with something, I don't worry about it. And, besides renaming the thing, I have one other method of keeping myself from breaking my "resolutions" immediately: I make them more flexible. Instead of setting a goal to go running for a half hour twice a week, I decide where I want to be by the end of the year. That way, I won't miss two weeks in January and be done for the rest of the year. After all, I have 11 more months to work on it.
I did think of a couple things to work on this year during the last couple days of December. My official New Year's Goal is to get in the habit of writing in my journal at least once a week. And during the first week of January, I also decided to work on learning to play my guitar. Hey, I have the instrument. I really ought to be able to have fun with the thing.
I didn't want to make a resolutions post too close to the new year, because I'm sure everybody does that and I like to be a little bit different. But I don't want to put it off much longer.
My philosophy of new years resolutions is a bit mixed. Setting goals is good. I like goals. And the new year is a natural time to think about doing that, because of the fresh start and clean slate and all that stuff. An unsullied year to fill up with better things than last year. But our culture has just about accepted a new year resolution as something that will be broken, and probably within the month. Well, I would rather not set any goals if they are just doomed to failure. Unless it's a goal to gain 10 pounds this year. That's something to think about next year...
So, I don't really set new years resolutions. But I do often set goals that coincide with the new year. After all, with so many people thinking about what to do better next year, it is hard to avoid thinking about it myself. But if I never come up with something, I don't worry about it. And, besides renaming the thing, I have one other method of keeping myself from breaking my "resolutions" immediately: I make them more flexible. Instead of setting a goal to go running for a half hour twice a week, I decide where I want to be by the end of the year. That way, I won't miss two weeks in January and be done for the rest of the year. After all, I have 11 more months to work on it.
I did think of a couple things to work on this year during the last couple days of December. My official New Year's Goal is to get in the habit of writing in my journal at least once a week. And during the first week of January, I also decided to work on learning to play my guitar. Hey, I have the instrument. I really ought to be able to have fun with the thing.
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