Our Wonderful, Imperfect Selves

December 31st. A day that marks the end of the old year and the preamble to the new one just beyond the midnight bells.

A time when, traditionally, we make vows and resolutions to be “new” us in the next 12 months. You know the drill:

lose weight, stop smoking/drinking, eat less junk food, work out more.

All good goals. All good things to try and do, regardless of the time of year.

But to say “this will be the new me” says the old, or existing, you is no longer relevant and out-of-date.

And...