2012 was supposed to wind up with the world as we know it ending. Thing is, every year ends that way. January is for all intents and purposes a fresh start a new beginning, a reset and a chance to do it all over again. That is for most of us. 2012 was the end for a few people in my life. They don't get another chance to do 2013 right, for them 2012 was the end of their world.
Losing a loved one is hard no matter who you are or how tough you think you are it hurts. It's supposed to hurt, it's as if their connection to you has been ripped from your body and in all fairness it kind of has and that is why, I believe, it physically hurts. It's why we grieve it's not just emotional it's physical. It's painful. And it's OK!
As I look back on 2012 I have to admit I for one am happy it's over. It wasn't an easy year and as I look ahead to 2013 I know that I've been given another chance to do things differently. It's not really about right or wrong, it's about different. Making different choices will have a more positive impact on my life, on the lives of my kids and those closest to me. I can look at 2012 and say, ok, what worked and what didn't? What should I do differently and what can stay the same? It's what moving ahead needs, it's knowing what didn't work and not repeating it.
As you sit and reflect on 2012, make sure you express gratitude for lessons learned and experience gained. That's what life is about. I'm 45 and I've still got a lot to learn. I'm not done, not even close. The way I see it, if my 67 year old technologically inept dad can learn how to navigate the iPad we got him for Christmas then learning is definitely a life long task and one to be embraced and enjoyed because eventually there will come a year that will be your last and don't you want to make it an awesome year at that?
Tammy.
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