The Cross and Pen

January is the month for resolutions. Beginning on the first day of the New Year, and often days before, many resolve to make changes in their lives. Dubbed “New Year’s resolutions,” proclamations at holiday gatherings and New Year’s Eve parties are made. Top resolutions include dieting, eating healthy, losing weight, and getting in shape. Many resolve to make changes as they seek a better life. What is it about the first day of a New Year that motivates people to make such decisions? Perhaps it is as simple as a new calendar with a fresh set of pages. It could also originate from the need to reach a higher form of self-actualization. Or maybe it is the sense of renewal a new beginning brings. For some, it is the unquenchable promise of hope that is attached to a change measured by a set number of days known as the calendar year. Whatever the case, January first is a day filled with hope and motivation and the belief in personal accomplishment. Nothing signifies personal accomplish...