2012 In The Rearview
Today is the very last day of 2012. Last years’ New Year ’s Eve was very low key
with friends. I think this year might be the same. I have come to a deep place of reflection
this year, and I feel like I want to just go into 2013 with peace and joy in my
heart.
Suffice it to say it warrants a look back. It was a tough year. I look back and I really want to count every
blessing. Every year we get older. We look back, we anticipate forward. At the
end of it all, I think we are all just seeking peace and contentment.
I am not going to rehash the entirety of 2012. But just some highlights.
The Worst:
Battling with my health has been the Bain of my
existence. And also moving twice wasn’t all
that fun. I gained some weight and my
skin went to the dogs. So, that was the worst of 2012.
My travels were slim this year, which also kind of creates
this cloud of smallness in my heart.
The Best
My little apartment is really nice, cozy and starting to
feel like home to me now. I started
dancing ballet which just gave me a focus, a purpose on a physical and mental
level and a great challenge. Getting
involved with Phoenix Philanthropists has enlarged my heart for the hurting of
this world. I am constantly inspired and saddened at how much need there is. I
am on a mission to do what is in my power to do to make a difference in this
life.
I got to go to F1 USA, in Texas. That was probably the
biggest highlight. A few trips to
California and one to Denver were about all I could manage this year.
I also started a new job, talk about comfort zone
eradication. I only hope that this change
brings about a renewed sense of purpose and the money will help me fulfill my
hobbies and passions on the side.
I went to watch the movie version of the highly acclaimed play: “Les
Miserables” – it was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, moving in ways I can’t even
articulate.
It reminded me that only love and mercy can truly change
people. I plan to extend as much mercy
and compassionate as I possibly can. You just never know how many lives it impacts. Forgiveness is more powerful than the
enforcement of justice. And love truly
conquers all.
So, as I look ahead.. all I can say this year is this: I
know who I am. I know what I want. No
big proclamations or resolutions except this: I will try to be more consistent in
my endeavors to be the best version of myself in all areas. Cast the fears
aside and just run my own race with conviction. Love with passion and abaondon and make sure that no one
whom I invite into my life loves me less than what I love myself.
Happy New Year folks.
here is the to: "the BEST is yet to come"!!!!
