God gifts us with life. Time. Health of body and mind. Opportunities. Good people who care for us. Many public services we enjoy, thanks to others’ hard work.
What will I do to make the new year wonderful—for myself, for my dear ones, and for a few more people?
Here are suggestions. Pick up a few you like. (These are adapted from my book, A Closer Look)
Things to do every day
- As soon as you wake up, take a few moments to become aware of the gift the new day of life is. Thank God for the new day, for health, for loved ones, for the opportunities the day brings. Remind yourself that God thinks of you with love every moment.
- Decide to be honest, loving and happy for the next twenty-four hours. Think of a good deed you can do today, without expecting a reward in kind or in words. What will you do? For whom?
- Plan your day. Every night, write down your plans for the next day. At the end of the day, check what you have completed.
- During the day—in your home, in the bus, while walking, at work, when tired or frightened—talk to God in silence, in your own words.
- Take time for physical exercise: Walk (at least half an hour). Climb stairs rather than take the lift; do yoga or calisthenics at least for ten minutes a day.
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Fr Joe Mannath SDB
