All of the Christmas decorations have been put away for another year. The tree has been put outside to provide respite from the coming winter winds for local birds. The gifts that were bestowed on us by loved ones are in their new location within our house, waiting for our next usage. With the dawning of a new year, we enter that wonderful time when ideas pop into our heads as to how we are going to better ourselves.
“I’m going to lose some weight by going to the gym more!”
“I’m going to read more!”
“I’m going to panic less about my local sports teams!