The close of one year and the opening of a new one are natural points for reflection. Perhaps you spend your energy on tomorrow and visions of what is to come. Maybe you feel more drawn to review what happened over the last twelve months. Either way, these spaces in between time feel purpose-built to examine a time outside of themselves.
When you look to the past, what do you tell yourself? When you dream of the future, what voice do you hear? Are you congratulatory? Are the voices hopeful? Do you sit in judgment of the choices and decisions you made? Are the voices hopeless?
We make many decisions within a year. I believe we are all trying to do what we think is right but sometimes we fall short. That’s OK. Our faith tells us that nobody is as bad as their worst day and that we are all inherently worthy. If 2024 was a hard year for you, if you feel like you didn’t achieve those resolutions or accomplish much at all, try to remember that we are more than our “results.” If 2024 was a banner year for you, I am proud and I wish you continued success.
Still, try to remember that we are more than our “results.” In both cases, look to our values and know that you are good and you are worthy.
~Ian Van Sice
