In "Forget the Beach Bod. Try These Soul Resolutions Instead." Tish Harrison Warren shares some suggestions in the belief "... that renewal is always possible, and with a large dollop of grace we can freely try new things; we can continue to grow and change." Among the recommendations to consider for 2023:

• Begin the day reading about faith — "... open a physical book about faith ... to help us reflect upon, and improve, our regular routines. ..." (Eboo Patel)
• Narrow your news focus — "Resolve to know just a few stories and to know them well. ... pick at most half a dozen big stories to follow carefully and in depth. Read books, not just the latest headlines ..." (Bonnie Kristian)
• Create silence — "... spending less time with our screens and being more mindful of the people around us. We need to learn to be still and bask in the gift of the presence of God and our neighbors. ..." (Roland Millare)
• Confront your sorrow — "... courageously acknowledge specific ways in which my heart has been broken — by people, by racism, by institutions and even by God — so that I can pursue the healing I need ..." (Michelle T. Sanchez)
• Forget balance and embrace grace — "... instead of ... neglecting family during times of work, neglecting work during time with family or friends or feeling guilty about a lack of productivity during times of relaxation or reflection, ... embrace each moment and more deliberately invite grace into my life. ... Instead of wallowing in perceived failures, ... pause (even for a couple of minutes) to engage in focused breathing, meditation, prayer or expressions of gratitude. ..." (Nii Addy)
• Practice nonviolence, even internally — "... practice nonviolence in my head and heart. ... stop the war in my head and stop the hate in my heart. Nonviolence begins with converting myself. ..." (Bill Cavanaugh)
• Think small — "... focus first on the small moments of peaceful encounter with the good and with God in our everyday lives. ..." (Elisabeth Rain Kincaid)

^z - 2023-01-01