Happy Saturday! I hope you are heading into a wonderful weekend. Even if you have chores and responsibilities, why not consider carving out some time out just for you - and for your dreams, resolutions and daily goals. I was reminded last Sunday - on June 1 - that we are nearing the six month point in 2008. That means there is still loads of time to devote to dreams. If your New Year Resolution record has been somewhat lackluster, no more excuses! January 1, and the winter weather is a distant memory, and three sun-filled months of summer are stretched before us. It's time to motivate. Pull out a notebook, a calendar and begin plotting and planning how you can take your dream to the next level. If you've been working tirelessly on your daily goals - Congratulations!
Personally, I do daily Check-Ins, as well as a longer Check-In each weekend. Reviewing my notes and 
timelines, brainstorming new ideas, and making timely course corrections helps to keep me on track. Recently, however, I was Overtaken By Events - some serious health issues that came from nowhere and prompted surgery, but now I'm on the mend, and am so relieved to be easing back into my daily routines and lifestyle. As you might guess by reading I Resolve To . . . I'm not one to sit still for long, too many places to go, people to see, and things to do! But I know when it comes to health, how important it is to back off, slow down, and listen to doctors because, at the end of the day, good health is truly one of the most important things in life.
With that in mind I'm shifting a few deadlines, but fortunately most of what I had hoped to achieve in 2008 will happen pretty much on schedule. I fully intend to move my Gratitude Resolution forward. In 2008, I committed to 'showing gratitude for all that I have and all that I am by giving back in four areas of my life':
- Walk 60 miles for the Washington, DC Breast Cancer 3-Day and raise $3000.
- Volunteer at a Virginia Horse Rescue Farm.
- Learn more about how to combat Global Warming and take action!
- Engage in PreMeditated Acts Of Kindness.
Here's the status and next steps:
- Training for my 60-mile walk is on hold until after the July 4th weekend, so that I can recover from surgery. I plan to increase my walking the next few weeks to a mile (keep in mind I began training doing 5 mile walks), so it will be mid-July before I begin stepping up the pace (I know I need to be patient). In August I plan to begin increasing gradually from 5-to-10-to-15 miles. In July I can also begin swimming biking, stretching, and working out with weights again, so my stamina should be where it needs to be by the October walk. I'm 2/3 of the way to my fundraising goal, and another round of emails are going out in June (hope to wrap the fundraising up in July). Finally, I need to study my gear list, and round up everything I will need to camp and walk (another July deadline).
- Volunteering at a Virginia Horse Farm is shifting to the Fall due to stamina issues.
- Global Warming effort is on track. I'm researching and posting again - and I have my 'To Do List' of goals for the summer (investing in canvas bags for the grocery store, recycling magazines etc.)
- PreMeditated Acts of Kindness - a daily effort to be conscious about my words, gestures and actions (how I treat others and myself) is on track. It is becoming a habit to be much more conscious of what I am saying and doing - and to try to insert more kindness toward others into each and every day.
So, despite a few setbacks, I'm so happy to be sitting here writing right now. I miss my creative projects when I'm away. Most importantly, I am counting each and every blessing, including my health, family, friends, and business. I'm taking absolutely nothing for granted and am grateful for everything that I have in my life and everything that I am . . . And I wish you nothing but good fortune today and in months and years to come.
Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!
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Kim M. Simpson - June 7, 2008
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