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It is that time of year again for New Years resolutions. Such easy words to say, but such hard words to actually follow. We could be simple like my dad and say “For the 15th year in a row, I am going to give up eating potato chips.” Usually by February, he is asking my mom why she hasn’t bought potato chips. Mission failed, but not much lost with the chips.
Or we can be lofty and say things like I am going to make a mends with my -insert family or friend that drives you insane- and accept them as they are. I think by the end of January that one will go out the window. The reason being, you will most likely want to change that other person. But isn’t the point of resolutions to change yourself for the better?
Last year, I boasted that I would be healthier and more honest. I think I’ve marginally accomplished those goals and will continue to try. This year, I am going to try to “let the little things go.” For example, yesterday I had a patient’s family member come to the desk and say, “Is Florence back tomorrow because my mother loves her as her nurse. I mean, you are good and all but she really likes Florence.” I can’t include how I responded because it was inappropriate. My new goal will be to respond gracefully and just let it go.
“This is a good time to let the little things go, accept life on life’s terms, and be open to what is. If we learn to respond to life with all the grace that is in us, grace will reward us back.”
***The name florence was a farce but the story is true.
***Family and friends please remind me about what the little things are throughout 2012.
