Tuesday, January 6, 2009

-- SOLUTIONS --

INDEED is currently the name of my blog, with the description that reads as follows:
certainly, really, to be sure, without a doubt, undeniably, definitely, in reality, sincerely, if truth be told, actually, positively, of course, as a matter of fact.
IT'S A BRAND NEW DAY!
INDEED - it’s also a brand new year!
Instead of a list of New Year’s Resolutions. I decided to drop the RE from resolutions and make a list of SOLUTIONS with words that begin with RE that can bring happiness and peace in the New Year.

Description for SOLUTIONanswer, key, explanation, clarification, elucidation, revelation.

Here are my personal goals and challenges for the whole year – 2009. (in no particular order)

RE – SOLUTIONS for a HAPPY 2009!

REflect – ponder
REnew – goals, commitments, covenants
REcord – journal, blog, pictures, thoughts
REpeat – “the sounding joy”; the good things that are in your life
REpent – what a wonderful blessing this is!
REjoice – Allow yourself to be happy (Mosiah 3:4)
REturn – with honor
REgroup – prioritize
REthink – if necessary
REly – on Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost
REsist – temptation
REtry – "Try a little harder to be a little better.” Pres. Hinckley
REcognize – all the blessings in your life
REcover – from the past and let go
REcall – good memories
REtire – bad habits, thoughts
REview – and prepare for the future
REfiance – set financial goals and live within means
RElieve – others burdens
REquire – the best from yourself and others
REquest – pray for righteous desires
REad & REREad – scriptures, good books, Patriarchal Blessing, Church magazines
REcollect – spiritual experiences
RElationships – work on them
REtell – your testimony
REmove – the negative
Regret – no regrets
REgard – others attentively
REmind – yourself of Hope and Faith
REfrain – from evil
REceive – inspiration
RElax – “Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured”
Pres. Hinckley
REinforce – your positive qualities and talents
REcommend – use it (temple)
REvelation – follow the Prophet
REmember – all of the above
“Remember is the most important word in the English language.” Pres. Kimball
REfer – to this list often


Hopefully the REsult will be the REality of the best year ever!
“May the best that’s been be even better in the time to be.”
Personalize and make specific solutions in all areas:
Personal-
Family-
Physical-
Spiritual-
Financial-
Educational-

5 comments:

{McGinty's} said...

I really enjoyed this family night you presented. It really makes you think. thanks.

Wendy said...

RE-ally great post!

Anonymous said...

JENNY - YOU ARE SO WISE, I LOVE YOUR LIST AND THE "SOLUTIONS" YOU HAVE TRUELY INSPIRED ME.
HAVE A GREAT 2009, WHEN I GET RICK'S SCHEDULE I WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW SO WE CAN GET TOGETHER.
WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW BABIES. GRANDBABIES ARE THE BEST.
LOVE AND MISS YOU
JILL

Abbie&Trevor said...

Thanks for sharing all of your great advice. I loved the letter as well. Thanks for everything.

Wendy said...
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