This is a shot from part of my celebrations last night, New Year's 2014. It was celebratory, silly, contemplative, and spent with friends, family & hot donuts. The perfect way to say goodbye to 365 days of adventures, dog events, moments with family and friends, small victories, crushing defeats, and a long roller coaster wherein the highs were extremely high (finding Titan a home- such a long and difficult undertaking that ended in a happily ever after) and the lows were absolute flat-liners (dealing with betrayal where I never dreamed I would find it). 2014 forced us to say goodbye to Robin Williams, which was another shocking devastation. So many moments in time to look back on and remember.
Now it is a brand new year, and many of us are working on our resolutions. For the doubters out there who say its "just another day", I say that it is what we decide to make of it. Some of us need that fresh, unwritten page to begin anew and mark the decision to make a difference in our own lives. Others appreciate the symbolism. And even more just want to say goodbye to a difficult time in our lives as we turn towards the future with hope, resolve and plans we wish to see through to fruition. Regardless of how we view the New Year, it is definitely a cycle of life that can't be denied or ignored. I choose to celebrate it and renew my resources to try again in the next 365 moments in time.
To 2015, I say, "Bring it on." I'm ready for the unwritten page, the symbolism, the goodbye. More importantly, I am ready to begin the work of building a new future, and embracing each and every moment with mindfulness, gratitude, grace and humor. Let the journey begin.
Wishing all of you a year that's chockfull of adventures and discovery...
Love & blessings,
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