The last day of the year is a special day.. perhaps even more special than the first.. and you’re probably wondering why I say this..
All of us are in different moods and doing different things
right now.. some are preparing to entertain friends and family.. some are
catering for other people’s parties.. some are at the salon getting prettified
for a night of revelry and fun.. while some are getting things ready for
tomorrow thinking that 31st December isn’t a big deal at all..
The truth of the matter is that today IS a big deal..
but whether or not you choose to perceive it as such is entirely up to you.. In
a sense.. with the busy lives that we all lead.. 365 days is almost an era in
itself - the year has been full of a variety of experiences for us all.. relationships..
friendships.. achievements at work.. heartbreak.. heartache.. health related challenges
and so on..
Amidst all the excitement and ups and downs of the
year that has passed.. today is a blessing.. to reflect.. realize and
acknowledge that you faced the challenges.. chose your battles and fought
them.. reached out to others.. gave a helping hand where it was needed.. did
some introspection and made it through the year relatively unscathed..
Nobody has it easy.. we all have our own struggles..
some that are physical and obvious.. and others that are less so.. We try our
best to cope.. we reach out to ask for help sometimes.. we suffer in silence
sometimes.. and maybe.. we finally begin to understand that the the greatest
help comes from our own hearts and souls..
Whenever we look back.. it’s very normal to have made
mistakes and to have regrets and wish that we had done things differently
perhaps.. mistakes are just stepping stones to learning.. and regrets belong in
the past.. don’t carry them along with you into the new year! Try and look back
and take stock of the year that has passed in terms of the lessons you
learned.. the people that entered and exited your life and why.. what were your
happiest times.. and when and where did you witness the greatest amount of
personal growth taking place?
Stand tall.. smile at the mirror and be proud of
yourself.. you lived 2023 and came out a winner! Celebrate all the beautiful
memories tonight and create new ones that you will think of happily on this day
next year! Bid a joyful adieu to 2023 and prepare to welcome 2024 with peace in
your hearts!
Happy New Year’s Eve to you!!
As always.. thank you so much for reading!!
