As I toast to the new year I consider my life, who I've been, and who I want to be. I stopped making New Year's resolutions a few years ago; why set myself up for failure and disappointment before the new year even begins? Now, I make plans for the next year. Along with those plans, I always say a prayer of thanks for the good things that happened during the year we're leaving behind.
I do acknowledge the events of the year that were not so pleasant, such as a death in the family, financial difficulties, job changes. I refuse to focus on those events, though, because I think I have too much to be thankful for. A loving husband, a wonderful son, a good job with people who like and appreciate me, a place to be creative and the self-confidence to create.
2009 will be a year of changes, some small, some very big. Those changes occasionally make me nervous, but they don't frighten me. Changes only frighten you when you fail to find the good that comes from that change. Cliche silver linings, good from bad, all that stuff -- it really does mean something if you're willing to examine your life. Losing a family member hurts, but realizing the legacy they have left can enrich your future.
Toast your future, thank your past, live for today.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift - that's why its called the Present"
About Me
- Deb
- Every day of my life I am in awe of nature’s miracles and man’s achievements, and I am challenged to capture even a small part of my wonder in my paintings. Personally, I don’t believe that art is the imitation of life – it’s the celebration, the embodiment, and the essence of life. Finding new ways to express what I see in the world is one of my greatest joys. I'm not on this earth to interpret it, or to change it to suit my needs. I'm here to live with it, to revere it, and hopefully to make the world a better place by what I leave behind. My son, my friends, my art, my words – these are the legacy I leave. These are me. If you choose to read my words, view my paintings, or speak with my loved ones, I hope you find the best parts of me.
3 comments:
I am missing you so much! I love you and have been thinking about you a lot these last few days. I just wanted you to know that I'm cheering for you on your journey in this life. Happy New Year, Deb.
Love,
Erica
Happy New Year! I'm so glad I got to talk to you on the phone yesterday. We'll miss you at scrapbook camp this year! If we have a summer one, I hope you can make it. I love you, Aunt Deb!
Dear Deb,
David told me that you had a Blog. I really enjoyed the comment you made here..."Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift - that's why its called the Present" That is way cool! My Sister, Shauna, said something equally captivating to me recently in an email...>>God doesn't give you the people you want, He gives you the people you NEED - To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be. We are cheering for you Deb! :) Love, Jocelyn and David
xoxo
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