A Personal Look Back at 2009
December 30th 2009 -
My son said something this morning that surprised me and made me think. “2009 was the worst year I’ve ever had, Mom. I can’t wait for the new year.” At my age, I can think of many years that were much harder and much worse, not in the pocketbook, but on the heart. We tend to concentrate on the bad and forget the good things with which we are blessed.
My blessings were many in 2009, though they may not have seemed that way at the onset. Just a few, but some of the most important:
- Losing my job in February allowed me to go back to school, refresh my mind and concentrate on my writing. During that time, I made new acquaintances that spurred me on to greater achievements and eventually allowed me to open my heart and have renewed faith in humankind.
- Even in the darkest times, I met some of the most amazing people this year, people who would have a great impact on my perceptions and beliefs.
- I traveled the world on the lands and oceans of Squidoo. I found knowledgeable lensmasters and leaders who go to untold lengths to assist others.
- My heart was opened, washed of anger, repaired and replaced to allow me to become human again. I learned to forgive others and myself for perceived hurts and imperfections and to let the past remain where it is.
- I learned that I alone have the strength to make the changes necessary to live and breathe. I can and will stand on my own. Happiness can only come from within, not from other people.
Each New Years Eve millions of people make resolutions that they will never keep. Lose weight, stop smoking, make more money are among the top 10, but I see very few resolutions dealing with the inner soul or reaching for true happiness from within.
2010 I want to make resolutions that I can work toward that will make me a better person and bring about a more peaceful inner harmony.
I wish each one of you the best in 2010. May your blessings be abundant.
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Holley
Holley......may your joyful journey continue well into the many "New" years and decades that follow.
Without inner peace, without inner compassion, there will be no happiness.
Rock on!
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Wishing you a prosperous future, Alex. I am at peace. I hope the same for you.
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Wow, those are the lessons of a lifetime. May 2010 be just as spiritually rewarding. I wish you and your son the best. Love.
I guess it's only through pain and heartbreak that we learn life's greatest lessons. Now, I can walk away knowing I did all I could. Love to you too, MiMi. You are one of those amazing people I mentioned.
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That's a truly pro-active look in retrospect at 2009 and beautifully put. With your inner soul in balance and with that outlook for 2010, it will be exciting indeed. All the best for the New Year!
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Thank you for your constant support. I am always honored when I see you here on my blog. By the way, you didn't get a comment (due to a bug) on your lenses but you got "dusted" recently
Happy New Year and here's to your continued success!
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Holley, I'll be posting something over at Squid Ink in the morning. Words I usually listen to myself around this time of the year. "Just" wanted you to hear them too.
Have a wonderful New Year and may 2010 offer you everything you wish for.
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I'll be there waiting
"Just" a big thank you and hugs for thinking of me. Wishing you and yours all that is good and full of love. May it be everything you dreamed.
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Wonderful post, and wonderful attitude! May 2010 continue to be better for you in every way! Love you, sweet Holley! Happy 2010
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Holley, you came a long way in 2009, even though it started off looking bleak. I am so glad I got to meet you this year. You have a beautiful soul!
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It has been great getting to know you better. I wish you all the best in 2010
I've never actually made a New Years resolution, I've always thought it was a rather bizzarre human ritual...but then I've always been more of a "just do it!" person. I've never been good at setting goals, the concept just eludes me...I've always wondered why people set goals to do something for next week or next year, rather than just doing it today?
But then, I'm probably a total freak, lol...I've just always been a live for today because tomorrow isn't garunteed to come kind of person...I've never really grasped why people waste so much time worrying about the future, instead of living today to the fullest...lol
I wish you & everyone a Happy New Year! This old hippies advice for the year is to let go of all the pains & woes of the past, they're over & gone & can no longer hurt, you have survived & are now stronger from all you have learned, don't waste precious time today worrying about the future...instead "carpe diem"
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You have hit the nail on the head. I no longer worry about the past or even the future that much. Though I do have some goals, otherwise I wouldn't have anything to strive for or look forward to achieving. Wishing you all the best, Bambi! Make it a wonderful year, one day at a time!
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