Posted by Te-Anna

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New beginnings can start instantaneously and can be meaningful, eventful, or heartbreaking, to say the least. New Year resolutions start off as small, unguided thoughts on self-improvement and empowerment—whether it’s to quit a habit at the very stroke of midnight, a plan to pursue a healthier lifestyle, or making the decision to get out of a long relationship that has held you well past its time. All in all, these steps towards the “New Year-New You” began as minuscule ideas and personal ideals that you started to think about one day. Regardless of how it was planted, we usually tend to plan our changes around Old Year’s Eve. These new ideals only take flight, however, when we jump with faith knowing that, regardless of the task we’ve set up for ourselves, they are attainable. HIS Word tells us that the amount of faith required to see us through equates to relatively the size of a mustard seed: thus, that which was once an idea was turned into an ideal, sparked and ignited by a leap of FAITH.

To put this into context: say, for example, you have a girlfriend that you’ve hung out with since high school… Fast-forward 10 plus years, and you may have changed but she has not. You still try to hold onto that friendship though, even as time passes and another year approaches with no relief in sight—you would never dare let go—letting go would break that bond of sisterhood that you’ve established and have known since childhood.  A better example yet: you’re in a relationship that won’t stop taking, and you really have no more to give. But because you’re comfortable and feel safe, you stay, remembering the adage once told to us by our grandmothers: “Never leave sure for unsure!”

Why do we hold onto things that are only blocking our spiritual blessings, and sacrifice our own happiness for others who do not even appreciate that sacrifice?  Let’s start acknowledging those relationships that linger because of our own individual fears of a new challenge, being alone, or being without a friendly ear in this world…. The NEW me for this New Year will be more mindful of these and I will make an attempt to “Erase (them), Replace (them), Embrace (them), New Face (Come on!)”

As we go into 2011 let’s have more faith within our community that we will always do the right thing! More faith in our homes that we can love and be loved, or learn to realize when to walk away! More faith in ourselves to make those decisions, and courage to stand in the face of adversity (regardless of what form it takes)!  Instead of asking “why me?”, ask “why not me” or “if not me, then who?”… “If I don’t, who will?”  As the rejuvenation spirit of the New Year is latched with aspirations of MORE—more positivity, good health, money, and FEWER problems—don’t be limited by your reality, as it does not confine you. Aim for your star, attain your goals and, when in doubt, remember a mustard seed is all you need. Be empowered, be kind and be blessed.

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