Making a New Year resolution is a tradition which is most common in the Western Hemisphere. Top choices usually involve physical improvement by eating healthy, losing weight, exercising...
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DAPHNE, Ala. — Making a New Year resolution is a tradition which is most common in the Western Hemisphere. Top choices usually involve physical improvement by eating healthy, losing weight, exercising, drinking less, and quitting smoking.
The range of resolutions can also include: Think positive, laughing more frequently, and learning a new language, musical instrument, or skill. Reducing stress, taking a trip giving to charity are also favorite choices among a million and one others. Unfortunately, like campaign promises they fade into history too fast.
New Year resolutions have been around a long time. According to Wikipedia, the ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named.
In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow" at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. At Watch-Night services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions.
There are other religious parallels to this tradition. During Judaism's New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and culminating in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one's wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. People may act similarly during the Catholic fasting period of Lent, Though the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility; in fact, the practice of New Year resolutions partially came from the Lenten sacrifices. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.
These are five golf resolutions courtesy of Golf Monthly to help in your decision making.
1) Become a member of a golf club. It will save you money on fees and you get a chance to meet new people.
2) Plan a golf trip. Round up a few old buddies and perhaps a new one you just made at your new club and take a real golf adventure.