Finding Balance

Like many, I have found myself to be a grand failure at resolutions.  Instead, I have started making short and long-term goals that I can work on throughout the year.   Almost the same thing, but not quite.  To me at least, goals are more permanent changes I want to make in my life, and all baby-steps in those areas are welcomed and rejoiced over.

One of the things I would like to change this year is to try very HARD to focus more on all things positive, and less on anything negative.  This applies to all areas, but my first step is going to be world news/politics related.  I think most of us are at the point that nothing surprises us news-wise.  Bad people do bad things.  Really bad people do really bad things.  We all need Jesus.  I want to reduce the number of negative articles and blogs that I read and re-post.   This is where balance will come in handy.

 There are certain things that I am more passionate about than others.  Protecting children, media wisdom for children and adults, and spousal relationships are a few, and I will probably (definitely) continue to post articles and blogs related to them even if they are negative.  There are still a lot of believers who need to wake up and get their heads out of the sand regarding certain things, and my prayer is that something someone says or posts will help accomplish that. 

Seeing the detrimental results of apathy in parenting regarding things like unrestricted cell-phones with internet access and texting, unrestricted cable in children's bedrooms, and complete trust that nothing will happen when kids are sent off to neighbors and friends have helped our family see a need for some standards in these areas that we feel have protected them from things like porn,  sexting, and abuse up to this point.    The seriousness of these issues and their lifelong probable consequences (learned from my own personal experience)  is what propels me to continue to read and post potentially negative things about them. 

Regarding other violent or evil things that are happening around the world:  Do I really need to read blow-by-blow accounts of every shooting, every plane crash, every new knock-out game victim, and all the political posturing and baloney from politicians?  Or can I read the headline, add it to my prayer list, and move on to things that are more positive and more worthy of brain time and space?  I have decided that the time I devoted to those things last year really didn't benefit me in any way, except to satisfy some kind of morbid curiosity.  Time for change and better choices.  I truly hope I am successful at this endeavor, because these days we all need a more positive mindset to navigate our lives. 

 Sometimes the stupid bug bites me and I forget all my good intentions, so I hope if you know me you will (gently) remind me of my goal if I post something negative not related to one of my passions.  Thank you in advance; we all need help!! 

Will you set goals, small or large, this year?

Debbie , Home at Serenity Springs  (Like me on Facebook Here)