Dictionary.com defines noun form of "resolve" as: * Firmness of purpose; resolution. * A determination or decision; a fixed purpose. * A formal resolution made by a deliberative body.

There are some pretty powerful words in that definition. "Firmness of purpose," "decision" and "deliberative body" are three words/phrases that jump out at me.

Although there's nothing mind shattering about definition itself, it begs this question: do you have your own resolve for your life?

Asked another way, are you deliberately creating your own life through decisions shaped by a firmness of purpose? If you are, I'd suggest you hold key to living a joyful, prosperous and fulfilling life. If you're not, well that's okay too . . . or is it?

Some 4O years ago, U.S. President John F. Kennedy stated: "Let us resolve to be masters, not victims, of our history, controlling our own destiny without giving way to blind suspicions and emotions." Those words seem as relevant today as they were in 1960s.

If your resolve is to be "master of your history" and to "control your own destiny without blind suspicions and emotions," following principles should prove very helpful.

Principle 1 Recognize that you can come from a place of fear, or you can come from a place of peace. It's your choice. If you don't consciously choose peace, you're more likely to come from fear simply out of habit.

By: Robyn B. Surdel Robyn’s Nest ~ The Parenting Network

Postpartum mood disorders come in many shapes and sizes. Approximately 80% of all women in United States will experience some form of mood disorder after birth of their child. The emotional and physical discomfort they feel can be triggered by hormonal changes, lack of sleep, stress, socioeconomic factors and other changes. What is concerning, however, is that only 20% of women actually report their feelings to a qualified health professional, such as their physician, midwife, or pediatrician. Perhaps women are concerned about stigma associated with mental health issues, or they fear that in reporting their mood swings and emotional pain they may jeopardize custody of their new baby. Whatever reason, it’s time to change way we look at perinatal (after birth) mood disorders.

The majority of women experience what is referred to as “the new baby blues”. This milder form of postpartum depression may be characterized by insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, tearfulness or sadness and may last anywhere from several hours to a week. The more serious forms of perinatal mood disorders include Postpartum Depression and extremely severe Postpartum Psychosis.