Here it is. A new beginning. The start of a New Year. And with it the end of so much as well. Last year was oddly hard and filled with a lot of unexpected challenges. Of course we managed. We are hearty, adaptable and steadfast individuals, but I am glad the "lessons" are over. (Oh Lordy how but some of those "lessons" can be so hard they be like punishments!). Regardless, those that have presented themselves have been learned and finally left behind. And while these statements are clearly applicable to this last year, it MORE than applies to the last decade. And so, It is with gratitude, humility and grace that I say goodbye to the past... and EMBRACE THE FUTURE!!
The Germans have a phrase for the transition into the new year. I don't recall the actual words but it speaks to a month long celebration of "Sliding into the New Year" and boy are we doing that.
Weeeeeeee
Hands in the air like you just don't care.
Only, right now, rather than speaking to a purely metaphorical transition, I am experiencing literal butterflies as we drop from the heights with hopes of a happy landing. But hopes without action don't get you anywhere and I have reached a crossroads where I need to redirect my energies. Long story short, the collection of writings here represent the past. My past is not my future. My future trajectory is changing and I need to evolve with it. So ... please join me at my new blog at https://www.releasevalve.net/ where I will chronicle our New Adventures!
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P.S.P.S. One last thing before I go. Thank you for having been a loyal reader here. This is the main way I communicate to everyone from my mother.. to my dearest friends .. and to my neighbors. Having your presence on the other side of the screen has been heartwarming and a great support to me through thick and thin. I send love to you all and hope that this year is as grand as possible.
