It’s a New Year

The start of a New Year can mean different things to each of us, even what day it starts on. The mindset of often depends where we are in life right at that moment. Some make a vow to make big changes, be kinder, eat healthier, get in shape, get organized, travel more or maybe its a promise to themselves to ditch something toxic like a bad habit, or a toxic relationship. For some the New Year means little more than hanging a new calendar or having to remember what year it is.

I for one absolutely LOVE New Years Eve! I dress up in something sparkly and raise a glass with friends. The days to come feel like turning to a crisp page in a favourite journal.

I don’t throw out the old journal or dismiss the previous year because its over; it holds too many memories, both treasured those I could have done without.

Reflecting back on the time that’s passed - some of those treasured memory rush right in, bringing joy and sparkle like they’ve just been released from a genies lamp!

While others that should feel that way have had their sparkle covered by the dust of the unpleasant.
These are the memories that really need my attention because now is the time to gently (or not so gently) get the dust off because if I let it settle it might tarnish the sparkle of that preciopius memory forever. So I get that dust off and enjoy the sparkle of the memory again because it makes my heart smile.

But here’s the kicker - I have to remember to pay attention to the dust that dared mess with my sparkle!

Stress, Tension, Unkindness, Heartbreak, Betrayal … that dust is the nasty residue left behind as a reminder of the lessons that should not be forgotten, and perhaps a reminder of the people or events that should be forgotten.

The last few years have been filled with sooooo many wonderful memories - the kind that deserve to be treasured and shared forever. The birth of my grandson, the marriage of my oldest child, friendships and family and holidays … things that I will treasure always! They’ve also been pelted with a whole lot of sandstorm level dust!

Apparently I’m a little thick because some of that dust has been sitting there a while and some of it I even had to choke on to learn the lessons!

But I think I’m getting there …

I’m so much better with glitter than with dust so I think this year will be a year of sweeping change!
(see what I did there… sweeping… dust…no? I’m funny dammit!)

Whatever the New Year means to you I wish you the very best.

Lets see if we can be kind enough to each other that we can make a difference in the world.

XOXO
TL