Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace, and power in it. — Goethe
I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues. — Duke Ellington
No matter how arbitrary it may seem, the new year is a time to set things right, re-assess energies and re-direct focus. I’ve never been one to make resolutions, instead choosing to work on myself daily, watching myself unfailingly. But this is a new year and I wanted to try it out, especially in light of some new projects I’m working on which need a different approach. So I’m trying to be practical in my resolve.
I was curious about the origin of this word, and the related one, to solve. It turns out to be rather interesting:
Origin of resolve: 1325-75; Middle English resolven (v.) < Latin resolvere to unfasten, loosen, release, equivalent to re- re- + solvere to loosen;
Origin of solve: 1400–50; late Middle English solven < Latin solvere to loosen, free, release, dissolve
In this context, I’m seeking solutions to certain nagging problems, to set free my creative impulses and dissolve obstacles in my path. It’s time to release my fears and start building my life.
- Manage time more carefully: plan better and be more focused. Less distractions. (Yes, as I’m writing this I’m aware of the several distractions I’ve allowed in this short span of time!)
- Be more physically active: dance more.
- Laugh & have more fun.
- Appreciate more, complain less.
- Be open to surprises.
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