| I always find the beginning of a new year a great time to reflect on goals and priorities. I came across a column a day or two ago that mentioned some possibilities for New Year's resolutions in light of some of the most common regrets of the dying. (Her piece was aimed at the media, but I found it worthwhile to reflect on.)planet2day.com/post/5-new-year-s-resolutions-for-our-out-of-touch-media-hint-start-with-some-chocolate/1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard.3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.The column's author proposed the following resolutions:1. Go home (and not just for the holidays). Set aside time for family and friends -- people who remind us of who we are and who we want to be.2. Know your neighbors. Listen to what they care about, and share your thoughts with them.3. Attend church or another house of worship. Sit in a pew, listen to a sermon, understand Americans who cite a creed above politics and agendas.4. Absorb beauty. Read a book, visit an art gallery, climb a mountain top. |