December 2009

  • A Year with No Regrets

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    It’s a hefty order to fill—a year without regrets? Many people claim that they have no regrets to begin with, but you have to wonder… if he or she didn’t regret dancing on the table and falling, crushing his or her hip and puking all over the bouncer at once, there’s probably something wrong. “Oh, it was a learning experience,” people will say—but can you honestly say you wouldn’t go back an change something in your life if you could?

    Still, “No regrets” is a pretty positive mentality—even if some people might use it as an excuse to back out of personal responsibility. Why not try to live a year on that kind of mentality, while still keeping your conscience in the picture?

    The thing is, I have so many regrets in my life that I don’t know how to even begin this way of living. Here are a few things I have in mind, but I’d love more input from those who say that they live without regrets. Read more

  • January is Celebration of Life Month

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    With so many dull and difficult resolutions in the air (dieting, quitting smoking, getting organized—all definitely important, but overwhelming just the same!) it’s no wonder that January is Celebration of Life Month. We need to remember that life isn’t all about hard work, being perfect, or suffering to “do the right thing”—yes, it involves doing your best and personal responsibility—but it’s also a celebration. Every day when we wake up, we are given the fragile gift of another 24 hours; how will your be spending yours?

    This year, make it a priority to celebrate each and every day you’re given. Here are a few ways you can do just that. Read more

  • Internet Meme: Pay It Forward

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    I like, very much, the concept of "pay it forward."

    It's a bit disconcerting to realize that the concept as currently presented, especially in online culture, is most closely associated a slight novel that's so full of saccarine that my teeth hurt just looking at the cover blurb, and a film that's actually even more annoying. Nonetheless, the concept itself is utterly fabulous. Sometimes called "alternative giving," or even "random acts of kindness,""pay it forward" has deep roots in both legal and American culture. Read more

  • Make a Quirky Resolution

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    While it’s commendable to resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, and generally make yourself more fit, why not add a quirky, fun resolution to your list this year? Maybe you’ll be more likely to keep your resolutions if one of them is something that you actually look forward to. Here are a few ideas—be sure to add your own.

    Make a daily resolution. I heard about a family resolving to take a photo together every day for the year; with digital cameras, this is definitely doable if you can remember to do it! What other daily resolutions would you enjoy? How about a daily joke, walk, small piece of chocolate, song download, mini self-foot massage, prayer or meditation, game…? The trick here is to not make too many resolutions; just pick one or two that you would really enjoy. Read more