Calmness and Acceptance – The Themes of 2015

Today’s the day! The one day out of the year when the majority sits back and reflects on their successes and failures throughout the year. How did 2014 treat you? Did you accomplish those lofty goals you set on January 1 when the universe opened up a sliver of opportunity for you to do better than the year before? Or, can you only see the way you failed?

As a general rule, I avoid New Year’s resolutions. To me they’re kind of like Lenten promises (if you were raised a God-fearing Catholic). Yo...