I’ve decided to share my New Year’s resolutions with everyone for many different reasons. The main one being that now that everyone knows what they are, I will feel more accountable for them and even more motivated to accomplish them.

When we look at the phrase ‘New Year’s Resolutions’, what really comes to mind is merely a list of goals for the year. But when you look at the word ‘resolution’ by itself, we tend to think of the solving of an issue, most likely an already existing one. When we set our goals for the new year, we have in mind some sort of end result, hopefully achieved by the end of the year. That is the whole concept, right? What are these end results?

Good Health? Love? Happiness?

Our goals should not attempt to reach these end results because they are not capable of being end results. Rather, the pursuit of these concepts alone should help us reach our goals! Shifting our thought process and focusing on the things that matter most in life will lead us on an endless journey of perpetual good health, love and happiness.

Most of my resolutions are not new goals that I am looking to start, but a continuation or a betterment of what I am already doing. My goals that I have set will, without a doubt, be achieved… just by being on my path.

1. Be a better family member and friend.

With some of the success I’ve had, it’s been a bit hard being there and spending time with the ones I care about most. I plan on balancing my time a lot better to share with them, for they are the reason for my drive and motivation to be successful.

2. Meditate and focus more.

Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed and ahead of myself. Recently, a spiritual guide told me that I need to stop and listen to the spirits of our forefathers. They have great knowledge to share that will help me on my path and I need to connect with them more often. Everything will come in due time.

3. Read more.

I have more than a dozen books that were recommended or given to me by my loved ones. Books on philosophy, martial arts, spirituality and many more. I value knowledge and will gain as much as possible to help me along my path.

4. Continue to focus on my health.

Most of my friends and family say that I am the healthiest person they know. 2008 was the year I decided to take the value of my good health to the next level, including becoming a vegetarian. This year, I will continue along this path of good health. I’m going to be around on this Earth for a very long time.

5. Goal: Open a studio.

As odd as it may seem to some of you, the path to achieve this goal has had light shone upon it in a recent vision quest. The details were so sharp, I’m actually planning on writing another blog soon to share this vision with you. I have shared this interest and goal with some already, but never has it seemed more attainable than now. I know that this will take a lot of hard work and time. It may not even be by the end of the year, but this is the time to start.

Those are what I have mapped out for myself for the year 2009. I encourage everyone who has read this to share their thoughts and even their own resolutions here. Much love and respect to the deserving ones in 2009!