Year Two, Day 235: Welcome 2017! Just Do It!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

My scripture for 2017 is:

James 1:22New International Version (NIV)

22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says!"

Perfect! Short and to the point. Like the Nike slogan, "Just do it!.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I stopped making "New Year's Resolutions" years ago.

I make "Additions".

Positive things I wish add to enhance my life. No pressure. No guilt. No shame.

Here are my 2017 Additions. Most of them are a continuation from previous years. Hey, I am a work in progress!

I edited my original list and coincidentally I have 17 additions! Cool!

2017 Additions

1. Continue daily prayer and bible study.
2. Continue daily exercise.
3. Add more core strengthening.
4. Continue to drink more water.
5. Continue to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
6. Continue to spend more time with friends and family.
7. Continue to help people whenever I can.
8. Read more poetry.
9. Read more classical literature.
10. Memorize more piano music.
11. Compose and improvise more.
12. Continue to practice ukelele.
13. Take a dance class.
14. Allow romance in my life.
15. Keep my chin up!
16. Increase my faith.
17. Use the extra time that the freedom that comes from faith brings to allow all these additions into my life!

Happy Sunday! Happy New Year!

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