It's New Years Eve 2012. Time to be asked over and over again what our New Year's resolution is. First of all, it may be more interesting to ask if anyone remembers there resolution from last year. How often have you heard of anyone that actually followed through with their resolution? Maybe its because most of the things we choose pertain only to ourselves. We resolve to lose weight, get in shape, stop smoking, stop drinking, etc. etc. When is the last time your resolution pertained to doing something for others?
In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy Ann Curry, of NBC News, challenged everyone to do 26 acts of kindness to honor each of the victims from the tragedy. Ms. Curry describes her inspiration and intent for this in a great article here.
My New Years resolution is to double Ann Curry's request and do 52 acts of kindness/remembrance (one for each week of the year). My intention is to do something to honor, support and/or remember a law enforcement or military hero who has sacrificed their own well being and in many cases their lives so that we may live in peace and freedom. I want to show my appreciation to these individuals and share their story with as many people as possible. So, I encourage you to please follow the blog and share the stories with as many people as possible so that the sacrifices these heroes made will always be appreciated and never be forgotten.
I also encourage you to find inspiration from this effort and commit your own acts of kindness and remembrance and share your stories in this forum so we can honor as many heroes as possible.
Happy New Year.
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