Tuesday, January 02, 2007

New Year's Resolutions

Me

I have shared my first New Year's Resolution :: (1) to read more :: here are some more...

(2) Make more time for Olly and the girls. I need to spend more time... especially through the week... to do more stuff with them.

(3) Exercise more. I don't exercise enough and I worry about my health. I need to walk more... and enjoy yoga and cycling again. I hope to do more with others... such as swimming with the family... table tennis with Olly... and possibly even 5-aside.

(4) Get fed as well as organising the meal. Olly and I lead. We spend our time organising things like Alpha and the homegroups... making things happen for others... and this will continue. But we need to spend time getting fed too... both spiritually and creatively. We need to develop and grow. For me, this will come from reading more... but I need to experience more... listen... discuss with others... I could do with a mentor... any offers?

(5) See some personal projects happen. Things like ((deep)), the web thing I am working on, and assisting the Soos in getting a book published (via Lulu). I want to see some results for my efforts. I would also love to be involved in planting a new expression of church somewhere... and help Olly record a CD... but these may not be for this year.

(6) Enjoy my work. I need to incorporate my work into my life. The stuff I focus on... doesn't pay the bills. I need to seek the Lord's guidance for my life to ensure I am still where He wants me to be. In the meantime, I need to focus on doing the best when I work and keeping in the moment.

(7) Keep focussed. I need to get... and stay organised. I need to understand the principles of time management, improve my productivity and subscribe to a method of getting things done. I need to go beyond the to-do lists I have in my moleskines... and focus on the work at hand.

(8) Learn to balance. I need to use all opportunities available to me. Exercise with the family. Learn with Olly or work together. I need to ensure I don't over focus on one thing to the detriment of others... especially my beloved ones or my health.

(9) Make physical connections. I am honoured to be part of something I think is kind of special. I was privileged to meet some fab nanologgers in 2006 (Roy / Dan / Chris) and intend to retain the connection. I would love to meet more of you... and give you a hug.

People I would love to meet in 2007 (no order) ::
* Pernell
* Adele aka Existential Punk
* Andy White
* Johnny Laird
* Lloyd "Lard" Kinsley
* JD
* Nuno
* John & Jean

Who knows... some are a long shot... but it could happen. You are always welcome in Green Gables!

I hope this makes sense. I would welcome your resolutions... and any suggestions for helping me make these resolutions happen.

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8 comments:

Jonathan Blundell said...

"(6) Enjoy my work. I need to incorporate my work into my life. The stuff I focus on... doesn't pay the bills. I need to seek the Lord's guidance for my life to ensure I am still where He wants me to be. In the meantime, I need to focus on doing the best when I work and keeping in the moment."
This is a hard one for me. I constantly feel like I should be doing more for God and what He's doing around me, but I'm limited by my job and it seems all I do for Him, I'd love to do more of but haven't found a way to make it pay the bills. I'll pray for you in that regard as well.

Chris H said...

Well, it would be a bit like the blind leading the blind, but if you'll have me I'd gladly act as a mentor.

Seriously, let me know if you're interested.

Nuno Barreto said...
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Nuno Barreto said...

It might happen. I haven't made it public yet, but I'm moving to London next Autumn. So at least I'll be closer :)

Anonymous said...

i am hoping to make it over to the UK this year and make the rounds to see my friends. Scotland is DEFINITELY on the agenda, mate! Adele/EP

Anonymous said...

Thomas, I have adopted the "Boots" approach to "change 1 thing" this year that will have a big impact. I think that they have a point in that whenever folks want to slim, for example, so many factors are taken into account whereas it may be down initially to eating only 1 chocolate biscuit a day instead of what "additional extras" are eaten over a day. Perhaps changing 1 thing in each of the major areas of your life will be more effective and sustainable.
You are aiming high but our prayers remain with you.

Johnny said...

It'll happen, Thomas! Roots 07, if not before..

Laters

J

Anonymous said...

Definately do 4) & 5) and the last one. Focus on higher ground - his ways are higher than our ways - stand in awe of God.

PS a mentor is an excellent idea like Paul & Timothy... I've received a lot from mentors both at work and in serving God - pray for guidance.

I heard of someone who got saved today and I didn't even feel like dancing a wee bit when I should have felt like raving. That's my challenge, to grab my first love again and get my passion back for the lost. Oh for a glimpse of hell to spurn me to win others for Christ.

God bless the Mathie's this year!
Your cousin,
BF

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