Steve Huppert
Columnist
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I guess it is good that we have a calendar year; it gives us a chance to start over every 365 days. In most cases we need an opportunity for a new start; a new way to look at things, a new approach, a new way to think about things like expenses, family and employment.
For some people, President Trump being one, new calendar or not, he continues to act and think as he has throughout his life and predenscey.
But for the rest of us we have a chance to start over. I guess that is called a New Year’s Resolution. I am not big on resolutions for the New Year. I have found they last for a shorter period than it took to create them.
New Year’s resolutions are much like pledges made before Lent during the Easter season. As a kid, I would promise not to eat candy, or make my bed each day, different things of that nature as my Lenten sacrifice. But in a matter of days all the he sacrifice was gone and forgotten.
Over the years I have found the answer to New Year’s resolutions and Easter pledges and that it is better to do something for someone. Using that tactic, you have a better chance of doing something that makes a difference. Better than quitting the second day of the resolutions, and there are plenty of individuals who need some type of support.
During the month of December, after my accident that put me in a rehab facility for 20 days I began to realize how many people were in such drastic shape and needed mental or physical support. I promised myself I would never complain again and try to do something for the many individuals who need assistance far more than I did.
Doesn’t take much to bring a smile to the faces of people, it is worth the effort and you will feel better for helping someone.
Happy New Year!
