New Years' Resolutions?

[SheepGuy]

Originally Posted by Simon

I intend to strive to be in the now, and to do what happens.

Both incredibly much harder than they sound.

Absolutely difficult. To be conscious of yourself, existing in the present moment is to really be awake. Holding that perspective, observing yourself, for any amount of time is very hard work.
It's a helluva lot easier to just drift into the waking sleep.