Beginnings and Endings
It is really just stepping into the beginning of Winter. As the Christmas celebrations conclude and its cleaned and packed away for next year, the time between Dec 26 and Jan 1 are a transition. There is an ending and we start look into a new year beginning.
Reflection takes upon the past year; our losses, gains, accomplishments, events that have transpired, family and relationships. It is a good time to reflect on all we have and can be thankful for. Lamenting the closing of another year passing our lives. Not a time to dwell on, " I should have...., I wish I would have....". Sometimes it deepens the goal setting for the upcoming year, " this year I am going to......". Goals are good, we all need something to set measurements for ourselves, remind us to do better and positive habits to live up to.
2019 I set a goal to hike 2 times a month, I made 26 hikes for the year so exceeded the goal! Lots of talk out there of the "52 hikes, 52 week challenge". While life right now lends me to more time to achieve this, before goal setting, think if its reality attainable? If working, family or health is not something to take away from an attainable challenge, there can be external factors like weather. Goals need to be personal to fit your life style and something to reach and find pride at the end of the year, not an obstacle that the challenge is thrown out by March.
A hike does not need to be measured by the miles under foot, but the adventure of the outing. A hike is getting out in nature, breathe the air, clear the mind and exercise the body, it strengthens body, mind and spirit. Start off the year right and get out on the 1st. Find new places and visit old favorites.
As the year closes also take reflection on the past 12 months. New life is prevailing into the world and exchanges places with someone who's time on Earth comes to a close. So as another year ends, another begins for those who await with eager hearts. There is always loss, battles fought, weather or natural disasters that unfold and present challenges. Life has its ups and downs and would not be a ride if it was a smooth road. There is peace and serenity, nature has beauty and secrets. Those who get the opportunity to venture into 2020, have survived and continue on our own journey. A new journey of adventures, new memories and there will be new obstacles.
"The future belongs to those
who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Let your heart soar high
Feel the beauty of the strength and power...
You have within you to reach
every goal to accomplish every dream.
May this New Year fulfill all your aspirations.
You are the best and you are sure to go places." unknown
Soar like the Eagles, Happy New Year 2020, Robin
