2021 felt like the longest year of my life as I trudged through some of the hardest trials that I have had to endure…
And that’s saying a lot considering some of the hardships that I have had to walk through in my 41 years on this Earth, but there were literally days that I felt a hopelessness that I am not sure that I have ever experienced…
But it’s interesting how this new year has given me an unexpected sense of hope about the possibilities that lie ahead…
Now…
I know there is a stigma associated with the whole “new year, new me” mantra…
And I’ll admit that I am a bit surprised by the sudden shift in my attitude and perspective…
Especially considering the fact that my circumstances haven’t changed…
But I really do feel like the dark cloud that was hovering over me has lifted…
And I would be lying by omission if I didn’t say that I really do feel… new
And it’s this sudden shift in my own attitude and perspective that has me wondering why there is such a stigma associated with the whole “new year, new me” mantra…
I mean, why does it matter how someone else wants to start a new year if it isn’t harming anyone?
And I will follow that question with another: what value does it add to our lives to use our time worrying about whether or not the next person will fulfill their New Year’s resolutions?
Now…
There may be a few different answers to the first question…
But I think we can all agree that the answer to that second question is: none…