New Year Changes

With this new year comes many changes, a plan to move into my own apartment, a play, and much more farther around the bend then my eyes care to look.

One thing is certain though, I have much to be thankful for.

I feel much more grounded into who I am, and what I want. As well as much more grounded in the desire to learn more and help others.

I have a whole table of books to read and continue reading, and new adventures unfolding everyday.

I have great friends each with their own unique and amazing stories, as well as a whole city of .5 - 1 million strangers not yet met who each have their own story as well.

Much much more, but even with all to be thankful for, I still know and recognize the importance of continued self development and betterment. So I have my set of new years resolutions to work out and bring forward.

In no particular order here are some of the things I plan to focus on in the coming decade. (yea I count in base 10 get over it.)

Exercise, I plan to get more of it, maybe Tai chi or yoga, or both.
I need to find someone else interested in such so that I have someone to nag me if I don't show. Anyone interested let me know. I know some places that offer it free.

Research, taking a semester off of school, during that time I need to allocate some resources to researching possible degrees and schools to finish my BA. Figure out what exactly my major will be. This one is hands down going to be the most difficult.

Acting, not just on stage, but in the world as well. Finding ways to make a difference in the world, and then doing them. Already have great resources and plans in place. Just need to prioritize in such a way that they get done.
Then in terms of stage, working my ass off for the play, and comedy improv. Entertaining and storytelling and helping make others days brighter in that regard as well.

Work, not losing sight of the triviality of it, not letting it effect my mood, and continuing to raise the bar and be successful at the same time. Making it so the people who report to me, are able to look forward to work just a little bit more then if I wasn't there. As well as helping my employees to be successful in their own goals as well. Make the job as fun as possible, while still getting it done like an allstar.

Spirituality, continued study and practice, day by day. Bodhisattva Vows in February.
Study of all traditions so as to be better able to understand others view points and goals. As well as soak up the wisdoms that other cultures enjoy. Finding a root Lama, and continuing the practices that I already know and have learned. Encouraging others to be moral (when relevant)and always trying to place myself second and help and serve others. Daily meditation.

That sums up the big ones, there are other smaller ones, but they should be pretty easy, and don't really need focus put on them.

I hope that everyone left 2010 in a good state of mind, and that 2011 will be blessed for you all.

Much Love,

Matt