It’s always interesting to me how perceptions change as we get older. When I was young New Years Eve was really just an excuse to party with friends, then it seem to become a time to celebrate and reflect on the year that was ending and look forward to the year that was starting. But now I find it is a combination of all of that, but mostly for me it’s like a fresh start. For me every Monday is start-over day, a chance to do better, be more organized and….. New Years is like the ultimate start-over day. It gives the opportunity to leave at least some of the past behind and to look forward to new possibilities that life can offer. In case you haven’t picked-up on it yet, I will admit I am an optimist-although life has forced me over the years to be a bit of a realist as well.
This New Year’s Day I celebrated once again with my son, Robby. We wore silly metallic party hats, we had noise makers and I was happy to celebrate the beginning of another year with my son. In past years New Years was just another anxiety filled holiday, the unknown can be so scary. But now I have so many ‘unknowns’ in my life, I try not to focus on that and then it seems at least a little less scary and less filled with anxiety. I have no idea what this year will bring or where it may take us, but I am going to try the less anxiety approach and just try focus on the possibilities and remain hopeful………
I wish you all a Happy New Year and let’s see what the coming year brings!!!!!