As I sit here engaged in my ritualistic viewing of CBS Sunday Morning and thinking about the festivities of last night, my thoughts drift to the events of the past year and what I hope to accomplish in the coming year. Call it what you want but I rejected the idea of the New Year’s Resolution many years ago–this is what I like to refer to as an introspection and a realigning of my priorities. 2006 was interesting, to say the least. I recall telling my sister that it was both the best (a tie with 1998) and worst year that I have experienced. This year friends entered my life who will forever change me, and I was sent an unexpected but precious gift, which I’ll be able to unwrap in about a month. So what made it a bad year? In addition to the wonderful new people in my life, there were also bittersweet memories of friends lost. However, the single most important factor that contributed to the bad aspect of the year was my negative thinking. Post-high school I’ve always considered myself to be a confident and self-assured individual, but this confidence was put to the test this year. When facing difficulties with loved ones, I doubted myself; I doubted my choices, my level of strength, and the love that I was capable of receiving. Relationships suffered, I pushed people away, and relished my solitude while simultaneously recognizing that this self-imposed solitude was the opposite of what I needed.
Last night, surrounded by beautiful people, I realized what’s important–community, family, and reveling in those moments that make us the happiest. One of the speakers last night said that 2007 is going to be the year of no procrastination or excuses…and to that I’ll add no pessimism or negative thinking. I must realize that hardships will always be just around the corner but the determining factor in how I will survive these trials is the content of my thoughts. There’s nia (purpose) to everything that we experience and in 2007 I’m getting back on track to remembering my purpose. You, you, and you will not shake me!
Happy New Year!
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