Dedication

During this time, when Spring brings flowers and new life in the North, some may resort to a certain dedication in which one puts forth a promise to self and/or others and sticks with it. Sometimes this is in the form of a tradition, in which many may withdraw from certain substances or habits in favor of building or maintaining healthier habits. At times, this could even be dedicating one's self to getting rid of bad behaviors or tendencies which often bring sadness or grief. Sometimes, all we really need to do is dedicate some of our time to peace and relaxation. It is wise to keep traditions alive which help us take a moment to notice that which is unhealthy or problematic for us, and to make a promise to self to cure or at least commit to building healthier habits. Though many of us may have a hard time in maintaining our dedication of certain promises we make to ourselves, we can always take a deep breath and start over. If one needs extra support or to open up to someone about how they are trying to rid bad habits or tendencies, one should not feel or be ashamed of their dedication to improve themselves or to have to start again to maintain their focus. The important part of staying dedicated is to take it one day at a time, feel proud of progress and continue to try and maintain the promise they made to self. That is true dedication!