I stopped making resolutions a few years ago, which started partly as an act of defeat and partly as an act toward freedom–these things don’t work, I told myself, and besides I want to cultivate the ability to be at peace with who and where I am in this circle of life. As I’ve learned more and have given more consideration to why (perhaps it is that New Year’s resolutions often don’t work for people in general), I’ve gained some insight that has helped me to reframe my perspective on resolution-making.