New Year’s Resolution

                It’s that time again—time to start fresh at being a better person.  Actually, this is a seasonal thing for me.  After about three months I’ve forgotten my old resolution and find a different habit in need of fixing.  I imagine we’re all in the same boat—works in progress instead of perfect masterpieces.

                Usually I look at myself for resolution ideas, but this year I’m looking at society's big picture and the picture I see is very negative.  We humans do “ugly” very well.  In fact, we wallow in it—filling up on media imagery of terror, anger, and condemnation.  Sometimes I think we’ve forgotten that we are made in the image and likeness of God.  As such, man is capable of creating things of breathtaking awe and loving others well beyond reason.  Why are we stuck spending energy on the toxic in society when instead we could be traveling the path toward becoming the beautiful, amazing creatures that God intended us to be?

Humanity bisects the sky with a remarkable invention of flight

                This year (well, season) I resolve to use my words, thoughts, and actions to lift up others, to encourage them to be the best version of themselves.  I regret all the times I discouraged others, the times I went on and on with negative complaining, the times I picked apart some other’s work.  This year I will be mindful to be positive and not feed the “ugly” side of our society.