2021 resolutions for keeps

‘TIS the time for New resolutions, that is if one still believes in making one.

As many would attest, most resolutions on hindsight, makes one feel miserable if reminded that he or she made a resolution that one had to break every day. Among these are:

1. I’ll stop smoking. 2. I’ll pay my debts and stop borrowing. 3. I’ll go to Church every Sunday. 4. I’ll do better in my studies.

These are the kind of resolutions that are almost always broken by February.

So, here’s resolution that we know should make one feel good about one’s self every hour, any day: I RESOLVE TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN IN MY BARANGAY, TOWN/CITY/ COUNTRY.

What would that entail? Remembering to observe the health and safety protocols… to dispose of the trash properly… to make sure the front of the house is clean… to make an effort to use pedestrian lanes while respecting those who use them… to protect a tree from harm… to plant trees or vegetables when possible… to stay in line where queuing is required… to respect elders by making sure they get priority seating and space… to obey traffic rules… to teach children good manners and right conduct… to obey legal orders from  persons in authority, etc.

Above all, RESOLVE TO MAKE GOD PROUD OF YOU!

 

‘Cherished twins’

IT has become our most “cherished twins” to celebrate: Christmas and New Year.  Not even a plague as deadly as the COVID-19 could ever stop the Christian world from commemorating those two most important days in the calendar.  So, as we had celebrated Christmas with songs of praise to the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we go back to another feast five days from now on Friday, January 1, to greet the New Year with the usual warmth and passion.  While Christmas allowed us to renew our faith and love for the Great Redeemer, the New Year should bring us joyful hope for a good life, finally, after suffering much pain for, sadly, almost 10 months of the fading year.

And while it is but right that we welcome 2021 with a bit of wine and the familiar family delicacies to honor tradition, we must also feel obliged to honor and pray for those who had perished in the pandemic.

Life goes on! Happy New Year!

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