The art of persuasion.

My intentions are always ambitious at the beginning of each year; I WILL go to the gym regularly, I WILL learn something new; I WILL take on a new hobby; I WILL try harder to balance my life; I WILL see the world...I WILL, I WILL, I WILL...and the list goes on and on as I'm sure yours does as well.

What happens to these good intentions? Speaking for myself only: I make excuses, I let work get in the way, I let my laziness get in the way and I talk myself out of a lot of things that I know I would be happy doing.

Why would I talk myself out of doing something that will eventually make me happy? I'm not quite sure, perhaps I'm secretly a Buddhist and I believe that life is about suffering. But then again not, because that is too convenient an excuse.

If I'm so talented in the art of dissausion, I must be equally talented at the art of persuasion. This year, I will spend less time convincing myself that I can't afford the time and make a sincere effort in reconnecting to the people and World around me.

I hope to see you soon...I've missed you, World.