My goal for this year, and the many years after this one, is to be present and love my life.
I want to open my mind wide to new opportunities, open my heart to new possibilities and thrive, not just survive. I want the old wounds to close and heal. My heart is ready for great things.
I attended a celebration of life recently...it was such a tragically beautiful day. So much love was present amongst many people; people who had traveled near and far to share, and it is times such as these that make us wonder why it takes such tragedy to realize what is truly important.
Love is all encompassing. Love is the undercurrent of all existence. It can cover bitterness, hatred, disappointment, and can bring about peace. I am challenging myself to find the positive in everything, to share something relevant, and tell others something good to enhance their day. The cliche "a smile can change someone's day" is so true, especially in our world today.
Today, as I watch the warm January rain wash over my house, it's seemingly washing away the lingering dirt of a year that is forever behind me; lessons of struggle, misjudgment, loneliness and sadness.
2019 is not just a new year, but signifies new hope. Good things will happen.
Be the good, until you're living your best life.
