As the eve of a new year looms its a good time to reflect and celebrate the year closing. Often the temptation is to focus on the year ahead and set new goals, flirt with resolutions and revisit promises that may have slipped.
What I feel people don't do enough of, is reflect on the year that's drawing to a close. What was the highlight? What moments stand out? What friendships were made? What changes did you note in yourself? What milestones did your family celebrate? Who was there for you when you needed them? What did you enjoy the most about work? What did you learn this year? What did you contribute to the world, to others and your loved ones? What brought you happiness? What are you grateful for? What challenge are you glad you have passed? What did you achieve? These kinds of questions help to focus on what's been important, what's shaped you and your environment this year and how you have grown. 364 days ago you would likely have not predicted the answers to these questions.
How could you. As we know life is curly and that's the truth behind this little journey we are on together.
I'm looking forward to another new and curly year and I am excited at the prospect of a fresh diary to fill with fun and interesting challenges and adventures. But for tonight I'm going to be mindful of the year that's drawing to a close. 2014 which has bought me career challenge, personal accomplishment, a refreshed love of writing, cherished time with my family, a daughter, new friends, and new learning.
I wish all my readers a safe and happy end to 2014 and time to reflect on the journey to here. Tomorrow is a new year and there'll be time enough to focus on that then.
Warmly, RJ
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