Looking Ahead

My wish is for you to continue having a Happy New Year and for you to have a Happy Monday.

One of the most common new year resolution that I hear my friends make is that of exercising  more and losing weight. The frustrating thing however is that losing weight often involve curbing the appetite because it is not easy ignoring appetizing food. There is also the problem of not regaining weight that is lost. Most persons quit after a few attempts.

When the doctor say it will be the difference between life and death then it is a different story.

It is fascinating that at the beginning of the year there is hardly ever talk of mental exercise or feeding the mind and spirit. It would be simply great if we could mentally become obese. It would be super great if at the beginning of the year we resolve to do at least one course to develop our mental capacity. How great it would be if at the end of each year we could measure how much more brilliant we are.

One of our greatest asset is our mind and it's creative power. Another great asset that we possess is our senses. We live in a world, however, that seek to cater to satisfying our senses while suppressing the desire to develop our mental capacity.We continue to have brilliant minds and individuals but too often these individuals are employed to create food for the senses. The things that appeal to the senses are presented as the ultimate goals to be achieved in life.

Those persons who seek to present material that will uplift the mind and spirit are classed and looked on as weirdos. Life is presented as something to be enjoyed here and now and the uncertainties of tomorrow are highlighted. There is a big cover up of the fact that the average individual can look forward to living until seventy or eighty years old. Wisdom is thrown out the window and few persons are sounding the warning that the foolish things that you do now may return to haunt you in later years.

In light of the fact that it is the beginning of a new year note can be taken than an explosive difference such as could be created by tons of dynamite is hardly like to occur in life. Those persons who are involved in the baking industry however can explain the difference that a small amount of yeast or baking powder makes when mixed with flour.

This year a small achievement each day will add up to substantial achievements at the end of the year. A start has to be made. There are many persons that will say that they have no idea what to do or where to begin. This is true but none of us know the extent of the creative power that reside in our mind. Each of us possess a secret desire or a secret dream. That is something to begin with. The great big explosive result will not happen immediately.

This year remember that your goals are not items that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator that is removed, place in a microwave for three minutes and it is ready for use. There are going to be obstacles and uncertainties.

The only sure thing that you may have this year is the goal that you desire to achieve. If you keep you eyes and mind focused on that goal then at the unexpected times and the least unexpected ways doors will open.