By Dorothy Atkins
Santa Clara County Branch
I am doing well and looking forward to doing better.
Just begun to live
Love the place I am.
Cherish my choice of happiness.
Laughing at my experiences
Dismiss the unwanted
Love with desire.
Laugh with abandonment.
Take a chance on change.
Love the body I have.
Appreciate the passage of time.
Free myself of guilt
Hold reverently to loved ones.
Make my own beginnings.
Trust my instincts
Feel joy.
Remove regrets.
Sing praise.
Allow hope.
I shall “sing praise” to the positivity in this encouraging poem. Thank you
Excellent, Thanks
There is within this poem, a list of New Year resolutions I need to adopt! Good reminders of how to live gracefully.
I love this poem. Thank you!
Having survived a near fatal accident, and spending 3 months in rehab nearly immobile, followed by another 3 months of physical therapy, I celebrate your words. I needed them. And I thank you & NLAPW for providing them. 2026. New beginnings.
My dear Dorothy,
What a beautiful poem, it resonates deeply.
Love and Blessings,
Teresa
Very good, positive self talk we can all take to heart. Thank you.
Very nice poem
Such positive thoughts for new beginnings. I particularly like dismissing the unwanted and allowing hope. This is, indeed, a talk we can all give to ourselves — an affirmation to start each day, not just a new year.