It’s the first day of 2019 and my Facebook feed is (not surprisingly) filled with reflections of the past year. So many people hoping for a better year than the last.
The realist in me, however, wonders whether we aren’t putting too much pressure on ourselves—and on the end of the year. Although it is a convenient, seemingly monumental changing of the date, there really is no reason to wait for the rollover of the year. Change can happen any day.
I am a big proponent of making change happen. Although there is always the question of
whether certain things are meant to happen (i.e. destiny), I still like to
believe that we have control over our futures.
Even amidst the chaos in which we sometimes find ourselves, we can still
better our lives and our situations. Maybe we have to wait a little longer to see
the results, but don’t we at least have to try?
That’s not to say I haven’t been struck down mid-stride with
what seems like a pile of shitty situations.
Of course I have. If I know one
thing about myself, however, it’s I am a fighter. I know I’ve survived before. I will do so again. And yes, I am writing that as a reminder to
myself as well.
And so, here we are at the start of the New Year. Although the pragmatist knows there may be
rough times ahead, the optimist knows we will all get through whatever is thrown
our way. She also wishes everyone the
best as they strive for what they deem as “better”. We’ll be OK, my darlings.
Until Next Time, Lovelies…
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