Over the past few days, I've been seeing and reading a lot of blog posts and media articles about New Years' resolutions. It happens every year at this time. I think it's something in our genes, in our very nature, the desire to start something new. It makes sense, actually, since that is one of the most important elements of Life itself.
If making resolutions to do and be better works for you, then by all means, flow with it. However, I ask you to consider the alternative: make a resolution to do nothing.
You have done what you've done. You are what you are. You will be what you will. But this year, try more of just being. You do not need to be something, just be. Do nothing. Take a short five minutes in your day to let go, and let be. No thoughts. No actions, except breathing. No feelings, except the breath of Life filling your body and soul. Don't even try to relax, for that would mean an effort on your part. Your mind and body already know how to relax, and that is exactly what they will do, if you but remove yourself out of their way.
I wouldn't even bother with counting the five minutes, either. If you are able, take as much or as little time you want. Really, it doesn't matter. Five minutes, or even five seconds, of open freedom for your mind and body will do your entire being a wonder of good.
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