Making It Better for 2019

A new year...on a practical start I need to adjust not typing or writing 2018 on my stuff and that is about the only major change for me cuz nothing really changes after the fireworks went off. Yes, I drank and ate a little more and I wished people for a better year, to start fresh, new beginnings. In the harsh reality, life sometimes don’t prepare you for anything. You can make mega plans, drink less, gym more, make more money or take that glitzy, bank account busting vacation.  All these comes to nothing when we don’t love more (love in the very broad sense). Some stubborn old wounds takes time heal and it drains so much energy that we put it in the back burner. Wounds remain open and not tended to. Some will start a new year without a loved one and that is something no one should ever take for granted. Some people may not have a job to return to and some will have people walking out of their lives. Struggles hasn’t change from 2018 and will continue into 2019. Different year, same s#%t. When it’s time to put the leftovers away, empty wine bottles, we will continue to clean life’s very own brand of mess. In fact we will spend a great amount of time doing this. But cleaning up we must, our spirit and our soul. Be a better person all around. I succumb to saying harsh words all the time, I am no saint. If you take away all the materialistic elements in life, there’s really more to this pretty world. Being kind to others is a good bet. You strike gold most times. Kindness comes back to you in another form. It takes a bit of practice to be able to see it. You will see it. Celebrate your little wins of the day. Maybe you helped an elderly stranger cross a busy road or you assisted a colleague at work.  Reach out to that offensive neighbour or relative, they might not be who you painted them out to be. They too have their story to tell, so let’s not be too quick to judge.  If there’s a new year resolution you need to make, let it be something less tangible.  Do things that nurtures your soul, be thoughtful, give others a bit of your time, your ego can take a back seat.  Let your tears be tears of joy and sadness, not regrets.  Remember the nice things that person has done for you, radiate the same love and spirit, pay it forward. It will eventually come around to you. ❤️ Have a blessed and beautiful year ahead.

With love,
Shaz