Well, this is long overdue. I’ve been in the hiding
folks, a much needed and anticipated one. I know what I did was sneaky there,
and tactical. I just dropped a blog and disappeared for a whole month, no
explanation or nothing. How dare me? But on a serious note, I’ve been re-evaluating
the real purpose of this blog. And I know, I know… I always tend to speak of
the exiting plans I have for this platform but never care to continue it or
give it time to flourish. The time has come. As you may have already noticed,
this New Year has brought forth a new look for the blog. [The old one was
seriously beginning to grate on me, and thus genuinely prevented me from
writing] It’s funny isn’t it, how a little change of appearance can inspire a
new found confidence to want to do what we love to do the most. This emphasis
reminds me of one of my favourite quotes (YES, dem quotes ain’t goin’ nowhere
peeps) by the amazing & brilliant Maya Angelou;
'If you don't like something, change it.
If you can't change it, change your attitude.
If you can't change it, change your attitude.
Speaking of change, I’ve been
meaning to write up a post about my New Year’s resolutions for 2014; only to
realise that I didn’t have any. Not a great start really is it? Let me begin
again. This year, ladies and gents, I have decided not to write a whole list of
things I want to accomplish by the end of the year because I genuinely believe
most of us cling on to this ideology only to make ourselves feel better when
research actually shows that a high percentage of us do not even follow them up
a month down the line. There is of course absolutely nothing wrong with making
NY’s resolution; my only problem is that for me, these are just words and no
action. And the action part kinda matters more. So for the first time this year,
I am going to focus on three very important aspects of my being that I want to
invest in as thoroughly as possible throughout 2014.
1. Mind
Yes, we may not realise it but our
minds are extremely important. This is a vital element of who we are that
allows us to be aware of the world around us, our experiences, our thoughts and
feelings, reasoning and judgements and so much more. Our mental capacity and
intellect is so powerful, yet how many of us truly pay attention to it. I vow
to appreciate it more, challenge it through reading more rather than spending
copious amount of time browsing the internet, and to give it rest when it needs
it most.
2. Body
Likewise, the body is also just as
vital. I mean, without it we wouldn’t function. Too many of us don’t want to be
plagued by illnesses yet we do nothing to prevent it? Taking care of our
physical body demands just as much time, effort and commitment. It is therefore
imperative that we look after it, be that through controlling what we consume,
exercising or simply getting a good night sleep. Trust me I am preaching to
myself here, and in no way am I saying it will be easy but it is determined to
improve our wellbeing and affect our proactivity.
3. Spirit
Lastly but not least, I believe my
spiritual growth (which is the most valuable one to me) tends to affect how I
view the first two and helps me stay positive whilst maintaining and committing
to them, challenging issues such as identity, beauty, strength, wisdom,
intelligence, relationships, purpose & so much more. And these are the
types of topic I want to dig further into on this platform and I’m excited for
what these few months have in store. My hope this year is to continue in the
faith that was professed to me, but on a deeper level. I honestly want to live
by faith and not by sight. When all else fails, I know that it is not the end
of the world, I will trust in the Lord and forget not what he has done. I pick
myself up and start again. I don’t need to wait for 2015 to begin again.
I believe that each day is a gift
from above, some come with more challenges than others…I hope to truly rejoice
and be glad in it. Another day, another chance to live it right.
Dare to
love, to give, to serve, to empty yourself as Christ did for you
... Michelle MCKinney Hammond
Thank YOU all for being a part of Authentic
Happyness in 2013, I have faith that this year will be my best year by far
because success is guaranteed for His names’ sake!!
What resolutions or plans do you have for 2014? And
how do you wish to carry it out and not grow weary come March? I love hearing
from you…
Fufu
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