Meant to be read while something soft plays low in the background.
The New Year is a beacon; it shows everyone that they lived long enough to see through the last year's adversity, burdens, struggles, heartbreaks or hardships. Not only does it signify the perseverance and steadfastness of the human spirit, but it also signifies a fresh start and new beginning for anyone who wants it. This is the chance that inspires millions to make their resolutions for this New Year.
And I actually made a New Years Resolution, this year. I can honestly say that I didn't have one last year, and even if I did I doubt I'd remember it. But I think this year is different.
This year, I have made the resolution of selflessness. I don't just mean to be generous, or anything trite or cliche.
What I mean is this: in the year 2009, I have resolved to look past my own selfishness. I want every act I do, every word I speak, every decision I make, and every place I move to be for the benefit of others. I want to be a helping hand, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and an open heart. I want to know within myself that nothing I do is motivated for my own gain; that I do nothing asking myself "Am I getting what I want? Do I feel good? Is my happiness intact? Is this going to take little effort on my part?"
I just want people to know they can count on me for everything. I want to know that I put others before myself, always.
So I guess all I have to ask is this, now:
How can I be there for you?
Monday, January 5, 2009
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That's a really great resolution. I think about that a lot- I really like the prayer of St. Francis. I'm not catholic, it's just so beautiful.
Heavenly Father,
make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
i find it awesome that your blog was posted at 11:11.
and...have you always had the "oh" before zacharyxbinks?
cause if you didn't than i feel pretty rad.
so, i guess thats what you did for me.
thanks.
:F
That awesome...the fact that you said in the internet that you are willing to help other makes you a realy cool guy...much love and God bless...aDios!! (that's spanish)
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