Year in the rear view mirror

When I get to the end of the year, I always try and reflect, as do many of you. This year has had its mountains and valleys as has every other year of my life. I really try to take the good and the bad and learn from it all. My test is always "will I remember this event in a year, 5 years, 10 years". If it doesn't pass the test, then it's not worth spending cycles of energy on.

It's amazing just how much happens in our lives without us even being aware. All it takes is sitting down for a few minutes and trying to remember the details. If you look at each day in a vacuum, it doesn't seem like much. But accumulate them in a 365 day span, and shew at the memories! I'm realizing that I need to do a better job of reviewing in a more manageable chunk of time. That's what a journal is all about! I think that's what my New Year resolution needs to be this year. Have at least 12 journal entries this year documenting the lessons learned from each month. That sounds manageable!

I don't really like resolutions. For me, it only provides another measuring stick of which to beat myself up with when I don't fulfill them. But hey, isn't that what learning is all about?! Stand up, fall down, learn, and stand up again. It's amazing how in 43 years, I can still forget that the cycle is there for a reason!

The high level "good" from this year is as follows:
* Jennifer moved back East and we get to see her frequently.
* Cassidi traveled this year and expanded her horizons.
* Tony has become even more thoughtful and aware than he was previously through the sickness of his Mom.
* I have become a little more laid back and type B in my continuing journey of self awareness.

Life is good and continues to go on, and that's GREAT!

Happy New Year everyone!!!