By Fred Nwaozor
The last time I checked, 2026 was long awaited, hence people couldn’t wait to embrace the year.
It’s not anymore news that the year in question is already here with us.
Just like an odyssey, the beginning of
every year is invariably accompanied with influx of fresh dreams,
anticipations, plans, or what have you; thus 2026 isn’t exceptional.
It’s imperative to acknowledge that
towards actualization of these wishes, the bearer is expected to inculcate
reasonable resolutions into his or her life to enable them stick to the rules
as the journey progresses despite challenges.
The resolution would serve as a viable guide
as you pursue the dream vigorously. One thing we must take into cognizance is
that two major factors – altitude and attitude – determine the realization of
any plan at all times.
The former, which literally means the height
you are meant to attain during the journey, cannot be actualized if proper
planning is taken for granted; secondly, you must follow the apt route for you
to get to the anticipated destination.
The latter, which signifies the
lifestyle or policies of the plan bearer, is needed to enable them do the right
thing while relating with their fellow humans whilst the odyssey is on.
One’s attitude indeed speaks volumes when
pursuing anything whatsoever. Your attitude or character would make your
partners – benefactors, colleagues, or associates, as the case may be – give
you the required support or attention when need be.
It
would equally put you in a form that would enable you apply the overall needed strategies
adequately. For instance, if you are used to drinking indiscriminately, such an
attitude could ruin your plans, because it can make you not to concentrate, or
do the right thing, as well as make your intending partners detest your person,
thus wouldn’t like to work or cooperate with you.
A bad attitude would make the journey
crash along the line owing to your inability to relate well with your fellow
travellers. A bad attitude is simply like a flat tyre; it can never go anywhere
until you change it irrespective of the circumstance.
In
view of this, a sound resolution serves as a recipe to a viable plan or concept.
Having initiated a plan in accordance with your dreams or wishes, courtesy
demands that you draw good resolutions that would help to reshape your
attitudes.
The proposed resolutions must be in
respect of your flaws, and not that of your relatives or friends. Hence, you
must design a resolution that would suit your person. Don’t make resolutions in
line with what others are making. It ought to be done to address your
shortcomings, not that of others.
Since a
dream or wish is expected to beget a plan, it’s needless to state that a dream
without adequate resolutions is seemingly meaningless or would remain futile.
So, as every year often unveils a distinct dream, it is worthy of note that the
dream might suffer a severe setback in the long run if its bearer fails to
summon good resolutions prior to implementing the strategies begotten by the
plan.
In other words, without a resolution,
a dream is virtually useless, and vice-versa. It suffices to say that dream and
resolution are interwoven. But it takes only a sound resolution for a dream to
excel as expected.
Though making a resolution is very crucial,
it’s noteworthy that sustaining it is a different issue entirely. Several
factors – including influence, environment and idleness – serve as a deterrent
toward the sustenance of any resolution.
The company you keep can jeopardize
your chances of maintaining your resolution due to influence. So, as you make a
resolution, you ought to endeavour to delete some names from your friendship list.
In the same vein, in his words, the great
philosopher, Karl Marx stated that ‘Environment determines the action of the
mind’. I strongly concur with this ancient assertion. Where you live or the
place you usually find yourself plays a key role in keeping a resolution.
Among all, idleness on its part
can also contribute negatively to the sustenance of a certain set of
resolutions. The saying that ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop’ is enough
reason to worry. A well conceived concept can be bedevilled by idleness.
It’s noteworthy that all forms of
challenges can pose threat to any kind of resolution irrespective of the level
of determination of the bearer. This
implies a certain challenge can constitute nuisance in the long run, thus can
destruct the wholesomeness of the journey in question. In some cases, such a
circumstance makes it so difficult for one to make a resolution let alone
sustain it.
Making
resolutions amid challenges might seem very tough but there’s need to
comprehend that such a challenge can be subdued if the needful is done. In a
situation of this kind, one who truly intends to make as well as keep a
resolution is required to be resolute and resilient at all cost.
You must stick strongly and
passionately to your dreams and resolutions regardless of the nature of the challenges,
and always endeavour to return to the original plan having suffered a setback.
Let the anticipated destination remain your driving force as long as the
journey lasts.
Inter alia, you are required to be
deeply prayerful and faithful. You must build your spiritual life to the core
and never depart from your faith. Prayer is as powerful as faith, but always
note that the latter is arguably more powerful.
However,
it’s worth noting that a certain challenge might be to your advantage. Those
whom their flaw has been about indulgence in excesses or debauchery ought to
see a challenge such as financial incapacitation as a blessing in disguise.
The aforementioned condition would
enable such persons to go only for their needs, not wants; hence, should be
seen as a welcome development. Even if the circumstance later became a thing of
the past, the truth or good news is that it had succeeded in making you
discover your frivolous lifestyles, thereby addressing them.
Hence,
you are urged to make a sound resolution today, and work towards sustaining it
by sticking to the specified rules. You alone is bound to determine how your
dream can materialize into reality, so do not wait for someone to do the
thinking on your behalf.
I can’t wait to celebrate with you
towards the end of 2026 when you would be informing us on the various
resolutions you were able to keep throughout the odyssey.
So, never be carried away by frivolities, as
you are enjoined to focus on priorities at all cost. Think about it!
