That Ridiculous List

I hate New Year’s resolutions, so here are some of mine to hopefully make you laugh, because as we all know nobody lives up to this ridiculous list.

1. Flush the guilt down the toilet. What has it done for you this year?
2. Only spend time with people who add richness to your life. Flush the others, along with the guilt, down the toilet.
3. Do more writing. Get that book written.
4. Consider walking an extra mile every evening. Only one a day isn’t doing it.
5. Speak up more. Slap down those boundaries.
6. Forget being nice. Where has it gotten you?
7. Try authentic on for size. You might like it better.
8. Remember some people use words as weapons. Don’t show up for the fight.
9. Let me know how #8 works for you. Share your bulletproof vest.
10. Fear rules most of us. Turn it on its head. Revel in being alive today.
11. Don’t buy that puppy to keep you warm on so many levels. A good chocolate souffle will do the same without the vet bills.
12. Invite more people into your home. It’s where to know them better.
13. Listen more. Look for the extraordinary in them.
14. Affirm others. They’re starving for it. One trait, that’s all it takes.
15. Yank those weeds from the garden. I mean your heart.

Calvin says, “A chocolate souffle, eh? Well then, I’ll find another home where my warm body and doggie breath will be adored.”