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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: RESOLUTION (01/07/16)
"Resolution" hits me like stones. In a sudden epiphany, Uncle Paul's words quickly play out in my mental victrola.

"Son, forget the past and press on," he urges earnestly.

Vividly, I remember his kind beaming face, strong bright eyes and his voice of clarity and firmness. He strikes me as authentic and sincere. His firm hand shake sends warmth that glows in my spine. I am still electrified by my last encounter with him. Impressively, this man's character and charisma are phenomenal. Should I not take his words seriously?

Never will I forget some of his other instructive and inspiring advice too. " Don't dwell on the bygones, but on whatever is honourable, worthy, focus on these things." Wow, that is vey sound advice for me. I wish I had heeded such beneficial tips earlier in life. No wonder so many people suffer from psychosomatic health issues because unsound ideas or unwholesome thoughts are actively operating in their minds.

These parting words spring to mind with fondness because they come from the lips of a great man of wisdom and endurance. He has been under house arrest for preaching the good news to the ordinary people, religious folks and even power-brokers.

I have always fought shy of making resolutions at the threshold of a new year. It either makes me fake or insincere. My dismal track records show that I have never succeeded in keeping them for long. Whatever resolutions I resolve to fulfil, I fail to preserve them ultimately.

Well, there are a few splendid ideas for me to work at my resolution or resolutions for 2016. To stay humble, I'd like to echo his words, " I've not reached it yet and I 'm still pressing on." Life hasn't finished with me; I'm still growing and learning!
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Bonnie Bowden 
01/15/16
That's the secret to living--just keep pressing on.

Keep writing!
Larry Whittington
01/15/16
Good words of encouragement.

Keep the Bible handy for more words of personal encouragement.
Lisa Enqvist 
01/16/16
Great job of getting Uncle Paul's encouragment across. Keep at it!
C D Swanson 
01/16/16
Wonderfully written, great job with the topic.

God Bless~
Rachel Barrett
01/16/16
Very good advice given in your piece. Growing and learning with each step is the key!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/21/16
You make some great points. Uncle Paul really piqued my curiosity. I'd love to hear more about him. Being under house arrest for preaching the Bible isn't something well known in the US, at least not yet, so including those details would make the conflict more intense. I'd also enjoy hearing what happened to you before you heard echos of his voice in your head. I think you have a great foundation, but I want more details. That's a good thing because it shows how you did capture my attention in so few words. I think your messages are appropriate for just about everyone living in today's world. I believe you'll make great changes as you carry on in your uncle's footsteps.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/22/16
Congratulations on ranking 8th in your level. Happy Dance.