Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.— Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian

If, like me, you wish for a better world, start with yourself.  There can be no sounder advice than this.  One step at a time.  That’s the way of any journey.

Sure we have a long way to go.  But, it is rue what they say.   It is not just a platitude.  The longest journey starts with its first step.  That’s why every year I start with an examination of how I might make my world better by working on me.

A lot of people set a resolution each year with no intention to keep it.  I set up four categories of goals – Spiritual; Family; Career; and Personal..  Then a minimum of three goals are set for each of these categories.  It’s important to make these attainable goals.  Then, it helps to write down a map for taking the baby steps necessary to get there from wherever the present “here” is.

Being honest, seems like a good and necessary step for almost all journeys.  Not always easy, I know.   Still, personal integrity, and honor are the beginning aren’t they? May your journey always be remarkable and filled with wonder and beauty!!