As I consider the year ahead, my mind goes to the image of the ball and Times Square.

The marking of a new year is actually about time.

And making resolutions is really about how we vow to use our time.

When I think about it that way, it seems relatively easy to make my resolutions: to spend more time with family and friends; to spend more time in quiet contemplation/meditation; to spend time in volunteering/serving; to spend more time in being thankful; to spend more time relaxing and just enjoying the gift of

time.

How will you spend your time in 2025?