It seemed everywhere I went as the old year came to a close was talk about how bad things were in 2011. I celebrated the last minutes of the year, while the MC shouted, "So glad it is almost over." It caused me to stop and reflect on the year with a different lens.
Yes, I also experienced family and friends with health opportunities, several sudden deaths, financial instability, job lost, home foreclosures... And there were times I had disappointments, setbacks, broken promises, debate, disagreement, headaches, and questions about WHY this thing or that happened AGAIN!
And as I checked in with myself, I found that I didn't feel angry or upset with anything that happened in 2011. It happened. Questioning the WHY was a waste of my energy. And, I found the more I reflected, the more I felt grateful for the journey.
I have come to deeply believe and appreciate the saying about "Life being a journey." For me, it's all in how I look at it. More than ever, my glass is not just half full; my glass is FULL - running over, spilling itself with abundance and prosperity. You may not notice it, but what does that matter? Again, it's how I look at it!
2011 just brought me closer to me. Closer to this place of feeling more alive, more purposeful, more grounded and loving than any other time in my life. Closer to speaking what is true for me with conviction, wisdom, humility, and compassion. 2011 brought me closer to what is mine to do; practicing forgiveness in all that I am and am becoming.
So, as I welcome 2012, I say "thank you to 2011" for the many lessons learned; for the tears and the laughter; for remembering the gift of loved ones; old and new friends; for reminding me of my responsibilities as a member of the global community with love and forgiveness in my heart...over and over again.
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