2012 took
us on another rollercoaster ride, as years tend to do -- unless you live in a
cave, but if you’re reading this, surely you don’t, as I’m guessing any
wireless connection would be mostly nonexistent. Whether as active participants
or observers, we have seen, read and heard about the good, the bad and the ugly.
People completing good works. Being bombarded by political ads in an election
year. Made in America. Hurricane Sandy. Cheering on the London 2012 Summer Olympians.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT. Gangnam Style. Famous
people making various headlines. Volunteer efforts of the few and the
multitude.
I could go
on, but then absolutely no one would want to read this. It’s not a thesis,
after all. It’s a blog post!
And,
always, we have come through a year personal to ourselves because they’re our
individual lives. We’ve celebrated relatives and friends at birthday parties
and wedding celebrations, but have also mourned loved ones. We’ve had successes
and failures, and we have our hopes and our fears, our worries and our joys.
What are
your hopes for 2013? What are your resolutions? If you are comfortable sharing
any or all of them, I’d love to read your comments.
If you’re
reading this sentence, know that I’m wishing you a happy, healthy and safe 2013
(even if we’ve never met). I hope that you move mountains, venture out from
your comfort zone on occasion and strive to be better than you were yesterday
or last year or ten years ago. Go hug a loved one (or a stranger, it’s your
call!). Thank someone for something. Smile a lot and laugh even more. And don’t
forget to love. Love not just others, but also yourself. Because you know what?
You’re worth loving, too!
Happy New Year!!!
--Lisa “Rutabaga”
Since I asked about your hopes and possible resolutions for 2013, I figured it's only fair that I start off the commenting. No resolutions for me. After all, if I don't make them, then I can't break them!! In reality, if it's something I put my mind to, then it is something that will get accomplished in the year. I don't just have hopes; I have PLANS. My plans for this year include keeping loved ones in prayer and tithing more to my church this year than last year. And READING, of course! As far as wants, the list is quite long, but includes traveling (near or far) and just having an overall fantastic year!
ReplyDeleteMy resolution is to go on more adventures! I'm addicted to adventures :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful and uplifting post to get us started off right in the new year, Lisa! I do have a few plans for 2013, including competing in a triathlon and working on a family cookbook of my mom's signature recipes. Beyond plans, however, I have a few general intentions that revolve around spending more time in artistic expression (whether through ballet, playing music, or drawing) and pursuing spiritual growth and maturity (praying and reading more religious texts). Cheers to the new year and the hope it brings!
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