No Resolutions or Grand Plans For Me...What About You?

Maybe you, too?

Hi friends,

I'm sure you know what January 15th is... right?

Yep, that's right.

Most of us make grand plans and resolutions at this time of year, only to abandon them in a few weeks.

Can you remember any of yours for this year? If so, you're in the minority.

I stopped the habit of New Year's Resolutions several years ago

This week, quite predictably, I might add, all I've been seeing on YouTube are videos with titles such as:

• My Year In Review
• My Annual Reflection for 2024
• My Break-Out Plan for 2025

OK, I get that others aren't as jaded as I might be about this.

Still, I can't recall ever seeing any YouTuber producing a video titled, "Yeah, I Bew It this Year," or "Wow, My Year Sucked," or "F*ck This Sh*t - None of My Plans Worked Out."

This year, I'm going with a daily practice

They aren't rituals or habits I need to track, but suggested activities that I enjoy sprinkled throughout the day to give some balance to my business work.

Thus far, my daily practice looks like this:

06:00 - 08:00

• Mindful Breathing Practice
• Coffee and Listening to a Positive Mindset Podcast
• Sitting Zazen (Zen Meditation)

09:00 - 10:00

• Content Hour (commenting, writing, social media posting via Buffer)

10:00 - 11:30

• (M/W/F) Gym (cycling for 30 minutes, resistance training for 30 minutes)
• Dog walks every day that Kona is here

12:00 - 13:00

• First Meal

Afternoon Hours

• Errands
• Family Things
• Reading
• Napping 🤦🏼‍♂️

18:00

• Second Meal

It's nothing fancy, but it ticks the boxes

I live a relatively quiet life. I'm single and most likely will remain so. My heart is finally healing from my last relationship that ended two years ago. I'm tired of rejection and have settled into a solitary lifestyle I like, even if I don't 100 percent love it yet.

I have two Buddhist names − Dokuzan (from the Soto Zen tradition), meaning solitary, independent mountain, and Jigme (from the Tibetan tradition), meaning fearless. Both are fitting and describe elements of my personality.

Sometimes, I believe I was always meant to be alone because of my introversion and solitary ways. I enjoy solitude, but a part of me misses caring for a significant other in a way that brings meaning to both parties.

As a practicing Buddhist, I'm no stranger to practices, but they must serve a purpose. Otherwise, they become meaningless rituals, and I can't abide by them.

This is the closest I'll get to a resolution this year...

👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 I will be devoting time and energy to my YouTube channel.​

There isn't much there yet, but stay tuned, and maybe if you're feeling generous, even subscribe. It's good karma, at least! 🤣🤣

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I wish you all a very Happy Holiday season whether you celebrate it or not—it's all good!

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~Baz & Kona