At last the year is coming to a close. It has been an interesting one to say the least. I have been enjoying some of the Facebook videos about how 2016 has really been a dark year for the world and many people. It is nice to know that it was not just us who struggled even though it started out seemingly positive.
As I flip back over this blog for the past year, I noticed that I skipped from the end of last year (2015) and did not write again until March which was still quite spotty. My regular posting did not return until about June. So, that means that the first half of 2016 was definitely busy with a steady (or rapid) decline toward the end of the year…. π
On the positive side:
*We had a fabulous wedding ceremony in March where we got to see our closest family and friends here in the desert. It was a culling of those who truly matter in our lives, which was both painful and relieving at the same time.
*I quit my job, which really was a wonderful decision despite all of the struggle and challenges we faced afterwards and are still facing now. Knowing that once we are through it we will have done it together and everything we build from then on is ours together is what motivates us to keep on going.
*We really developed an appreciation of our friends and each other. People’s generosity and our learning to support each other has given us perspective on life, what/who matters most, and the like.
So, these were our important lessons in my mind. I have definitely grown in my spirituality from learning how to meditate toward a positive response in how I react to others, focusing on within and rediscovering my desire to know God more again. While I may not go to church regularly ever again, I am determined to pick up my Bible every day and allow the wisdoms, philosophy and words of the written Word to be a part of my life again. I am curious to see how the year then progresses. π
Although there are a number of negatives that could be shared or discussed here, I think that it is best to let it all go on this last day of the year. There is no need to dwell on these points, but rather give them up to prayer and hope that 2017 will bring much prosperity, many blessings, great joy, good health and love to us as individuals and the world.
Happy New Year’s Eve – take the day to dwell on the positives and hope for a better start tomorrow!!!
~T π
