A New Year, A New Resolution

It's that time of year again to set resolutions in hopes of a prosperous, healthy and happy new year. Although many would argue differently, I find New Year's Resolutions very advantageous as long as you view it as a goal or guideline to help shape your year.

The last two years, I have stuck to mine for all 365 days and it was incredibly rewarding.

In 2012, I decided that I wanted to try or experience something new every day of the year. I stuck to it and gained more from it than I ever thought I would. (I even made a journal of all I accomplished and it is pretty fun to look back on!) A simple resolution opened up my world and now the idea of not being afraid to try new things is engrained in my daily life.

2013 was the year I decided I wanted to be happy every day or rather, find happiness in something each day. This resolution helped me get through a tough year by learning to look at the bright side of things and find the light during hard times. Like the previous year's resolution, this resolution is now something I live by.

It took me some time to figure out a resolution for this new year but I finally decided upon one...

My 2014 New Year's Resolution is to live a richer life. 

I want to live a life rich...

• in service
• in love (and in loving of others)
• in appreciation for others and everything that crosses my path
• in happiness
• in new experiences, new opportunities and new journeys
• in lessons
• in open-mindedness
• in fearlessness by taking more chances 

I want to experience and learn everything I can this year while continuing to build upon my passion for life and for those around me. 

I can tell that this year will be a wonderful one and I cannot wait to see what will happen in the months to follow. 

Whether you set a resolution or not, I hope your year is the best one yet and filled with prosperity, love and joy! 

Make the most of the 364 days left of 2014!