Blessings

So, it's been a while.
Christmas break is over now. And everything is getting back to normal, right?
That's kinda what i was waiting on before writing a blog post again. i didn't want to do a Happy Holidays blog post. Since i have been struggling a lot these last couple of weeks and just couldn't get myself to pretend i had some Holiday Spirit.

Though i had my struggles, i still hope you all had a Merry Christmas, a wonderful New Year's Eve and i wish you many Blessings for 2015.


2015.. a brand new year.
i don't want to pretend i love New Year's Eve. i don't want to pretend i believe there's something special about all the fuss revolving around NYE. Like the 4 changing into a 5 will magically erase all the bad and the world will be all brighter and happier now. The collective reflecting on the past year always scares me. i always am reflecting about things, it's in my blood, i'm just a very analytical person. When everywhere around me, i hear people reflecting - i feel pressured. i feel pressured into sharing my thought patterns, i feel pressured into pretending to be more cheerful than i really am.
To be real honest with ya, i kinda am a bit skeptical about all the New Year resolutions (you wouldn't have guessed that, now, would you? :p). i mean, why do you need to wait 'til January 1st to set a goal and start over? There's a chance to choose what's right, everyday. We can all start over, every day, every hour, every sec..

This year i have been less skeptic than before though. There's been a lot going on the last couple of months and there have been some changes - both good and bad, but i try to focus on the good ones more;)
It's true we can decide to do things differently every moment of any day. Still, i see the good in people sharing about their resolutions, setting goals together and refreshing their priorities. i still am glad it's over now and life can get back to normal.. But yeah, i am happy for the ones who enjoy the Holidays. i've got some good news for them: It's an annual celebration. In less than 50 weeks, there'll be Holiday Spirit everywhere. And oh, i heard Harrods has a Christmas department open all year.. ;-)

For the coming year i hope to write lots of blog posts and to challenge myself everyday. Trying to work through my fears one by one. Starting today with my swimming challenge.. Check:)

Last year's lesson is beautifully stated in the following quote from Kathy Loun Stilley:

"Some people are determined to pull you into their storm. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is hand them an umbrella, and let them ride it out alone."

So, that was 2014's lesson.. i wonder what class i'll be taking this year.

i'd love to hear about your lesson from last year. Don't feel pressured though. If you'd like to share, please leave a comment.

Yesterday's sunset.. Isn't it stunning and bright?