There is something about the start of the New Year that invigorates the soul. It’s a new beginning, with new possibilities and the promise of great things around the corner. We use this special day as a way to put the past to bed, and focus on new resolutions (for most of us, they rarely last a month). Our typical resolve is to hit the gym, eat better, lose weight, drink less, work harder, get out of bad relationships and explore new ones.
I think we should shift the paradigm. We should now focus on doing more for those less fortunate, giving back to our communities and creating a kinder world. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. We rarely lose when we focus on improving our lives, and the lives of those we touch.
Today, however, we will drink champagne and celebrate the good times with gratitude, and hope in our hearts, for what lies ahead.
May your New Year be everything your heart desires. That is my special wish for you and all those that you love. Happy 2019.
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