The awakening of Spring… everything is fresh, new, blooming, alive, vibrant. A time when new challenges and new ideas seem exciting, relevant, and possible. New Year’s Day, by contrast, back in cold January, seems far away and in a different time. Winter before Christmas is exciting; the holiday season approaches, and we can look forward to a lot of family time together. Winter after Christmas is just cold.
Why do we choose New Year’s for making resolutions? This, spring, is the time of year when I feel like reflecting on who I am and realigning with who I want to be. Perhaps from now on I will move my resolution time to the Sri Lankan New Year, April 13th this year, instead of adhering to the western calendar. Or, you know, I could just take any opportunity to reflect on self-improvement, regardless of the date.
But since I’m in the mood, here goes:
- This year I will reconnect with my spirituality.
- This year I will make cultivating and maintaining meaningful friendships a priority.
I’ve been realizing that these have been neglected over the past two years or so. The list could be much longer I’m sure; but I think these will be challenging enough as it is. Keep me honest on these – ask how I’m doing please.
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