Stepping Into Year 2009

Most people would set New Year resolutions for themselves, so do I. The problem is, how many of us can actually keep to our resolutions?

It's odd how most of us see the new year as a time to start over. And while many feel compelled to review what we've done with our time on earth over the last year, few will actually commit to making any real changes, and of those who do, even fewer will actually succeed.

I believe most people make resolutions with the very best of intentions. Either way, the heavy hand of everyday life has such a grip on us that it becomes virtually impossible to break out of that rut and truly start life anew.

My first draft of this posting, I wanted to set resolutions for our family. Half way through, I decided not to and deleted everything. If you haven't noticed, I have quit from being the family master. I am saddened by a few things I notice that has been going on in the family. I cannot help but feel disappointed in some of the family members. I especially feel sad that both myself and the family are being taken advantage of, or rather, take for granted...

The irony part is, I am not even sure how many of the family members actually make an effort to keep up closely to the posting here. In a family, cohesion would be defined as the feeling of being loved, of belonging to the group and being nurtured by it. Although closeness is good in a family unit, there must be a balance between being together and being separate. A few things that bring a family together are the commitment of other family members, and the spending of time together.

Ever hear the saying, “What we have here is a failure to communicate?” A lack of communication can rip a family apart and destroy them. Things that facilitate communication are the things mentioned so far -- family closeness, flexibility, time spent together, spirituality. All members must feel a freedom within the group to express themselves freely. 

Do we have these qualities in our family? Are we bonded together or are we behaving as an individual? Do we communicate enough? Do we think and act what is best for our family?

If any of you do read this, ponder on what are said here. If you do not agree with any of these, we will move on without you.

A new year marks a new start for everyone of us and a new Da Ecchi Stars. Have a safe, happy and prosperous new year!