For most of us, we are making plans to go out on Saturday night and ring in the New Year. Whether we are having people over, or going to the game, or the pub, even those few that decide to just stay home and get to bed early; we are all making plans on how to close out the year. No matter what it may be, we all have similar thoughts running through our little minds.
Being the introverted, over analytical being that I am (INTJ according to Meyer Briggs), I sit and “Consider the lilies…” (Luke 12:27). Am I where I had hoped to be? Did I accomplish all that I set out to do after making my goals for last year? Did I lose the number of inches off my waistline I thought I would? Did I make the choices that not only made me happy, but choices that those who love and care for me can have peace in their hearts that I have done well not only in their eyes, but in the eyes of my Heavenly Father? Did I choose well when presented with opportunities to serve my fellow man despite challenges? Am I living a balanced life?
The questions I ask myself seem to be endless and ever increasing. I even find myself veering away from focusing on the things that are the most important. I have decided that on this, the last Stay Sexy Thursday of the year 2011, I will list my goal/resolutions/affirmations, whatever you choose to refer to them, right here on this post. I believe, a firm conviction that is so fierce that it’s nearly tangible in the world around me, that by keeping these few basic things at the center and forefront of my mind, heart, and daily life, that we will see “sexy” in ourselves every time we look into a mirror, when we walk with our heads held high into a room of strangers we don’t know, when we are in our frumpiest clothes and sweating at the gym, or when we wake up in the morning with our hair in disarray. I’ve listed below the affirmations words associated with the word “sexy” in hopes of helping all of us to better understand where real and true beauty lies and can be found if we know what we’re looking for. Happy End of the Year to all, and may the start of the New Year be pleasant and fulfilling.
- Put my Heavenly Father first.
“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”2. Making “Me” number 1 in my life.
Luke 12:27-32
If I need space, then I need to take it. Taking care of my own spiritual, physical, and emotional health is priority. If I can’t take care of myself first, then I can’t properly care for those around me if they are in need. Only do what I am able without sacrificing Self, but be mindful to serve Freely and without Guile.
3. Be accountable.
Take responsibility for all aspects of my life and the choices I make. I can only be in control of my own actions and not the actions of others, but I choose how to respond to those who come into my life for both the good and the challenging. The asking and giving of Forgiveness also means choosing to be appropriate in how it is carried out.
4. Choose to be happy.
So often, being happy seems to come down to choice. No matter how challenging a day is, we can still make choices on the things we can control, rather than dwell on the things we can’t. Not to say that human nature won’t get the better of us, but we can choose the “super” human within ourselves and choose to take happiness and keep it close always. Smiling (not the crazy smile) to strangers as we pass them in the mall, or on the street, or looking the kid working the drive thru in the eye and saying “thank you” with a smile never hurt anyone. Believe me, they won’t expect it, but even at Mickey D’s, they work hard and have bills to pay too! Share the love and choose to appreciate it.
Sexy – generally attractive and interesting: appealing
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Charismatic, charming, enchanting, attractive, magnetic, captivating, fascinating, bewitching, and my personal addition, it's simply, AWESOME.Sexy starts first in the head, then with the heart. Keep it real, Keep it honest. Keep it Sexy! Happy New Year all you sexy BEASTS!!!
