I’m curious.
Why does it take a tragedy or death for us to “hug our children closer?”
Why does it take a devastating act from someone else’s spouse for us to be thankful for {and stop nitpicking at} the one we married?
Why does it take a rock bottom experience for us to finally “get it” and change our ways?
Why does it take a tragic, terrorist act for our country to turn to God?
And then why {sometimes} are these revelations so quickly forgotten?
I’m the first to admit I take an awful lot of things for granted. My children’s love. God’s grace. My everyday blessings.
What if those things were suddenly taken from me? Would I have regrets? Would I wish I’d done things differently? Appreciated just a bit more?
I’m avoiding picking “one word” this year. And also avoiding a “this year I’m going to …” post.
That said. As the year changes over, I can’t help but appreciate the potential of what a NEW year brings.
New perspective. New appreciations. New blessings?
And apparently just a few deep thoughts to start me off in the right direction!
How about you? Are you pondering any deep thoughts as we head into the start of a fresh new year?
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I’m not a fan of resolutions because they seem to be something that many people pick and never follow through. So I just like to have one or two things to focus on — which is why I liked the one word concept this year. The word I picked covers everything (“LIGHT”). At the same time, I really admire your choice and mindset. The deep thought that I have been pondering is “Where do I want to be a year from now?” I’ve been struggling with the fact that I spent the past year kind of neglecting the things I loved and valued. I regret that, and am determined not to let that slip away anymore. It’s not just for 2013 — it’s for the rest of my life.
WOW! You are so right my friend! I think I will take your words and tuck them in my front pocket of life! So many times I find myself complaining about the teens, or the pre-teens,and even my hubby ways…. I forget where I was not so long ago……alone, sad, wishing, hoping and praying that everything would be okay…….Turns out my life is way more than I ever expected! So happy, together, loving and being loved! Yet why do I continue to think that things need to be better? I need to stop searching and start living through my God, he is pretty cool. I think he even wears boots and scarves sometimes:) This year is not a year of resolutions, it is a time to live and enjoy the time I have with my loved ones and appreciate all I have, thank you for helping me see that my life is all I have ever wanted even with the bumps in the road, or the mountains I had (have) to climb. My friend your are beautiful inside and out:) Love Love Love You!
This is so beautiful my friend.
xoxoxo
Angela
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