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2022
For some, the year went fast, for others it went slowly. No matter what the pace was for you it is almost over. I must say it seemed to go by really fast for me. I might also add for me, it wasn’t a bad year. It just seemed to be one with a lot of unnecessary stress. You know the type of stress that comes from external unnecessary factors, but I will write about that another time.
Hopefully, for most of you it wasn’t a bad year. Yes, everything might not have been exactly the way you wanted it to be but, in the end, you made it through and together we are going to reflect, assess and anticipate what the year ahead may hold for us. So, stay with me.
Reflections
This brings me to how we reflect on this year. Did you feel productive? Did you feel that you grew as a person? Are there some things that you are better at than you were before or are there some things you need to work on improving. Hopefully, you are not too hard on yourself.
The fact that you made it through the year is something to not only celebrate but give thanks for. There are so many that have not made it. Some that gave up on the journey of life, but you are here. Yes, older but wiser, nonetheless. You may have put on some weight but that is ok, you are just fluffy, more of you to love (lol). You may have gained something or lost something but that too is okay.
The year sometimes reminds me of a box of cracker jacks. (For those who don’t know) It is a box of candy that had a prize in it, but you don’t know what the prize is until you get almost through eating it. Sometimes it was a good prize. Sometimes it was a prize you didn’t like. That is exactly what a new year can be seen as, you get what you get. You can choose to be mad about the prize or happy with the prize.
The choice is yours. How you see the year and yourself within the year is up to you.
The one thing that you learn in the process is what you like and what you don’t like. So, as you reflect on the many moments over the course of this year, break those moments down and analyze how you felt and what you can take away from those moments to make things even better.
Assess
As we assess the year it is important to be fair minded. When I say this, I mean to not compare yourself to anyone. There is a quote from a movie called, “A Raisin in the Son” and it says, (I am paraphrasing) “When you measure someone, measure him right, take into account all the hills and valleys they done been through when you measure them”.
This simply means that everyone is working from a different experience or level and to be fair we have to take that into consideration. So, I am asking you to be kind to yourself, measure yourself right. I might also say to try and do that to those in your family and friend’s circle. It might help to see them in a different light. It might also help you in seeing yourself in a better light.
Anticipate
Lastly, as we look to welcome a new year in soon may we anticipate the possibility of what’s to come. Setting aside anything that may attempt to put a damper on the new year. This could mean changing jobs or going back to school. This can also mean removing certain people from your circle of friends or even certain unhealthy relationships. Remember it is filled with endless possibilities and we are anticipating great things in our future.
That is where I believe, “LIVING YOUR DREAMS OUT LOUD” really takes place. When you create the life that best suits YOU and makes you feel your best, you then are living your dreams out loud. Until next time my readers continue ……LIVING YOUR DREAMS OUT LOUD
