Reflection
As the holiday season approaches it is that time once again to review the goals for the year and see what has been accomplished and what goes onto the list again for next year.
I actually find that I accomplished a lot of things that were not on the list. Perhaps I should write them in for my review to gain a more fair perspective.
It has been a difficult year. I don't know anyone that hasn't had a difficult year. Mostly for 2012 I really pray things improve overall for everyone. From the personal levels to the economy of the country or even the world; I hope 2012 is a year of improvement.
I had high hopes for 2011 and was convinced it was going to be a positive year. However, it was instead a very difficult year. The only consolation is that I feel as though the year went by quickly. With all the issues and conflicts it brought though it seems as though it was a constant barrage. Just as we seemed to be regaining our breath from one blow life had thrown our way we got another one to knock the air from our sails. We need a break. Everyone needs a break.
Was the year all negative? No. There definitely were positives mixed in with accomplishments, triumphs and love. If there hadn't been these things it would have been an unbearable year. However, I have to classify it more as just a difficult year.
I am still thankful for many things my life has afforded me. I truly have blessings that I do not take lightly. These are the foundation for steadying yourself when life is blowing you around trying to shake your core. The blessings in life are what keep me going. They are what I hang onto and what keeps me inspired.
So 2012 will have to be a better year. I think we all have simply had enough turmoil to handle for a while and we need a fresh breeze of good things in the coming year. Hopefully a positive attitude and belief in the potential for a better year will influence it into being one.
So MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.... I don't care if the anti-religious don't approve of that phrase. The fact is there would not be any "Happy Holidays" if it weren't for the religious origins of the season to start with. So yes, MERRY CHRISTMAS it is...
Absolutely, HAPPY NEW YEAR... I believe we are long past due for a good year and 2012 has to be it. We must all believe. Like Peter Pan implored us to believe in fairies; I implore us all to believe it will be a good year.
I actually find that I accomplished a lot of things that were not on the list. Perhaps I should write them in for my review to gain a more fair perspective.
It has been a difficult year. I don't know anyone that hasn't had a difficult year. Mostly for 2012 I really pray things improve overall for everyone. From the personal levels to the economy of the country or even the world; I hope 2012 is a year of improvement.
I had high hopes for 2011 and was convinced it was going to be a positive year. However, it was instead a very difficult year. The only consolation is that I feel as though the year went by quickly. With all the issues and conflicts it brought though it seems as though it was a constant barrage. Just as we seemed to be regaining our breath from one blow life had thrown our way we got another one to knock the air from our sails. We need a break. Everyone needs a break.
Was the year all negative? No. There definitely were positives mixed in with accomplishments, triumphs and love. If there hadn't been these things it would have been an unbearable year. However, I have to classify it more as just a difficult year.
I am still thankful for many things my life has afforded me. I truly have blessings that I do not take lightly. These are the foundation for steadying yourself when life is blowing you around trying to shake your core. The blessings in life are what keep me going. They are what I hang onto and what keeps me inspired.
So 2012 will have to be a better year. I think we all have simply had enough turmoil to handle for a while and we need a fresh breeze of good things in the coming year. Hopefully a positive attitude and belief in the potential for a better year will influence it into being one.
So MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.... I don't care if the anti-religious don't approve of that phrase. The fact is there would not be any "Happy Holidays" if it weren't for the religious origins of the season to start with. So yes, MERRY CHRISTMAS it is...
Absolutely, HAPPY NEW YEAR... I believe we are long past due for a good year and 2012 has to be it. We must all believe. Like Peter Pan implored us to believe in fairies; I implore us all to believe it will be a good year.
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