Tis’ the season to begin thinking of all the things we didn’t accomplish this year, so we can make our ‘To Do’ list for coming year. New Year Resolutions are wafting through the air and we haven’t even cut into the Christmas fruitcake yet. Next year will be my best year ever! I will work out more, eat healthier, and be more organized. The time for the promises we make to quit smoking, drink more water, and be more punctual is quickly approaching. Starting January 1st, I will do all of the things to make myself a better human.
Do these resolutions truly make us a better human? Maybe, to an extent. I wonder what our relationships would look like if we thought of ways we could love more or become less judgmental. I am curious as to the ripple effect we could create if we made efforts to be kinder and gentler in the world. I wonder.
Reflection
I believe it is fairly safe to assume your life today does not look exactly as it does last year. Perhaps you have experienced personal growth and possibly learned something new. Maybe you are living in a new place and inviting new people into your life. Reflect on the year that is coming to a close and notice the movements in life. Even if it does not seem like leaps and bounds, life is evolving even in the moments of pause. In order to know where you are going, you must first know where you have been.
Revelations
Once we have reflected on the movements that have occurred over the last year it is time to make some revelations. Each movement over the last year has gotten you to this exact moment in time. This moment where you are reading these words right now. Every event, every breath, every blink of the eye has brought you here. Where is your path taking you and in what direction do you want to move next?
The time is now
I think it is a bit ridiculous to wait for a specific date to become a better human. Making positive changes in life can begin at any moment we decide. Changes do not have to wait for the first of the year. The beginning of the month or week is no better time than today. Begin where you are. Begin now.
Head into the year creating magnificent ripples based on your reflections and revelations, but don’t be afraid to begin now!
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