Fearless Faith

The origin of New Year’s resolutions is uncertain though many sources note their presence during the rise of Babylonia some four thousand years ago. They became ritualized and persist to this day in various forms. Most are common declarations to improve one’s health, usually by losing weight or adopting some sort of fitness regimen. Others encourage us to shed poor habits of behavior. But there is more to it than that. Resolutions reflect the heart and soul of who we imagine or desire ourselves to be. They are representative of who we would like to be in an immersive culture.

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