In Others’ Words: New Year, New Start?

I’ve missed you all, although I did enjoy my social media break. It helped me achieve more of an “all is calm” attitude the past couple of weeks.

I hope each one of you found comfort and joy during the holiday season. We’re three days into 2017, and I’ve seen so many blogs, Facebook posts, Instagram photos, and tweets proclaiming excitement about the new year. I enjoy hearing about other people’s One Words and resolutions and even personal manifestos.

Yes, we’ve turned the calendar page to January 2017. We’re pondering 12 new months, all waiting to be filled with activities. But here’s a truth not to be overlooked: Starting a new year doesn’t mean a completely new start. Some of of our 2016 experiences followed us right into 2017.

We’re still living the same lives we were living in December. Oh, we may have determined to change our perspective in 2017. Or our approach to life. To start a new habit — or break one. But no matter what, we probably woke up January 1st with the same concerns. The same challenges. The same hopes. The same dreams.

That’s life, my friends. And something as grand as New Year’s Day doesn’t transform trouble … or heartache … or overshadow a dream, for that matter.

In the midst of all the One Wording — and y’all know my commitment to that! — and resolutioning, let’s remember to take 2017 one day at at time. And to be okay if life isn’t all confetti and streamers just because New Year’s Eve happened. Life goes on, as they say, and celebrating doesn’t always happen according to the calendar. 

In Others’ Words: How’s your transition from 2016 to 2017 going? I’d love to have you join the conversation!

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