I’ve been reflecting on 2024. Sort of a normal thing to do as another year draws to a close I suppose. Do you go through a year-end ritual too? Does it help…hurt…matter at all?
I don’t think the reflecting part materially changes my path. It does however offer perspective on how I’m processing what has gone on in my world. Perspective is powerful. It helps me sort out how I feel about things good and bad.
I think about my life in major categories: faith, family, community, personal development and work. These help me organize my time, priorities, and how to consider what is most important at any given moment.
“2024 hit me with some of the highest highs I’ve ever experienced…
and…some of the lowest lows”
Not every year produces that emotional rollercoaster, thankfully. I learned there were times when I was simply along for the ride. Life was going to hit full power, and I had no choice but to deal with it.
At other times I was able to prepare thoughtfully and deliver high quality results both professionally and personally…
…and yet the highs and lows kept coming.
I’m ready for this phase of my life to move further into the rear view mirror. Not because I’m not incredibly grateful for how things turned out and what I’ve learned about those around me. Quite the opposite is true. That learning, and attitude of feeling grateful was a life-changing set of experiences for me.
I need this phase of life to leave so I can move forward. We’re all on a journey. Where we were 5 years ago is not where we stand today, let alone 10 or 15 years ago, right? So, allowing myself to get caught up in the wild emotional swings of the year gone by does nothing to serve me going forward.
The future is growth.
The future is health.
The future is exciting.
The future is a new awareness of those I can really trust.
The future is full of positivity and possibilities.
Thank you 2024 for giving me so much…showing me so much…and teaching me so much. Now it’s time for you to transition to my history. There is an even better 2025 waiting for me.
Thanks for being here. Happy New Year friends.
Jay
