Tonight is the night everyone stays up until late in the morning, getting more and more “into the spirit of things” as the night goes on. Tonight is the night we make decisions we are supposed to stick to for the next year.
But in our frenzy to write down something for the old tradition, many of us do so without thinking it out in advanced; without planning past much more than a desire. “I want to lose a few pounds” becomes “I will work out every day” with no thought of the consequences from such a sudden change in exercise regime, or where those unwanted pounds may have even come from.
Historically, our resolutions are so ill fitting that none of us even stick to them! This has led to the word “resolve” now becoming synonymous with nothing more than “try” in our minds. What was once a noble word, with denotations of honor and fidelity, has now become little if not a joke. Around this time of year it is thrown around with no more thought than a poorly aimed snowball: off target, but with good intentions.
But not for me. This year I will make something of it. I will ponder out my coming resolution. I will keep my promise as steadfast as the duration it stands for. An entire year of unwavering diligence. I know that I will be better off for it, and any who choose to join me will be as well.