Looking back over the year that was 2013, I am trying to come up with a word to describe it and really just nothing comes to mind besides blessed. This hasn't been one of those stand out years of amazing and extraordinary things happening to me, but I am starting the year in a better place than I began. There are so many reasons for my optimistic attitude, In an effort to be brief, I will just identify a few.
Family: My immediate family is incredible! They support me in whatever new adventure I try. And this year we have all enjoyed good health, I am so grateful for my family and our health! My extended family is great as well, I love to spend time with them and feel of their love!
Friends: This past year I have been provided numerous friendship opportunities. I have been able to build/strengthen current friendships. Through reunions and a few different activities, I have been able to reconnect with many of my longer-known friends. (Sounds better than old friends right?) And as I seem to find more time to be away from the office, I have even found new friendships.
Work: I have found a great place to work. I enjoy my job, literally working with people from all over the world. I have the best coworkers! (I have always had great coworkers) They are some of the most diligent, dedicated, caring, hard working bunch of people I have ever met. Not to mention that they are great cooks and bring in some of the best treats!
Involvement: This past year I have been able to be more involved in my community! What a great experience that has been for me. It has forced me to be more social and out-going. (Not that I have ever needed much help). But it has also provided me opportunities to build my confidence, which might come as a shock to many, but has always been something I have struggled with.
Growth: You would think that at someone in their 40's wouldn't need to keep growing. But I have! In nearly all aspects of my life I have been afforded opportunities for growth and self-improvement.
Lastly is Emotion! This past year I have seemed to feel all emotions just a bit stronger. The Love I have for my fellow man is stronger. The hurt I feel when someone else hurts is deeper. Happiness is better, I feel a pure joy when I laugh and smile. The whole array of emotions have been more intense and have actually allowed me to feel life even more. Lastly, the Peace I feel this time of year has been more powerful. This, this gift of emotion is what I wish for each of you this Christmas Season. May the love in your life be more penetrating, may your happiness be more fierce, and may the peace you feel be more passionate and powerful!
Merry Christmas my family and friends! May you all feel the love of our Father in Heaven and remember the greatest of all gifts given to us some 2000 years ago.
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