“And as you all can see, the ball has stopped half way to its perch. it's suspended there to remind us before we pop the champagne and celebrate the new year, to stop, and reflect on the year that has gone by, to remember both our triumphs and our missteps, our promises made and broken, the times we opened ourselves up to great adventures... or closed ourselves down for fear of getting hurt, because that's what new year's all about , getting another chance, a chance to forgive. to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more, and to stop worrying about what if... and start embracing what will be. so when that ball drops at midnight, and it will drop, let's remember to be nice to each other, kind to each other, and not just tonight but all year long.” Claire Morgan (the gorgeous Hilary Swank) explains to the world on national television in the amazing movie New Year’s Eve. December 31st and January 1st every year brings on a new attribute to people, a drive and aspiration… how long that lasts however, though varies from person to person, usually doesn't last long. I highly do agree with this quote that New Years Eve should be a time to reflect on the past year and see how you were as a person and see how you can grow and be more true and even better then this year. However this thought of a “new years resolution” or “new year, new me” being posted and done all over the world is honestly a set up for disappointment.
Im not saying no one completes a resolution or works on their new years goal, but look around, even at yourself…I know I do it too…we give up, even if it is super small, we sometimes fail before the end of the year. I like to look at working on your goals should be thought of year round and not started at the beginning of the year but created through out your life. That way you don't get disappointed as much because you didn't complete your new years resolution in 2018 but you are continuing to work on your goal into 2019 and 2020 and so on. Working on yourself is through out your life. Becoming kinder to people and the world, being better to yourself and showing off who you are… thats not done in a year…you work on it each day for your whole life.
“Sometimes it feels like there are so many things in this world we can't control. Earthquakes, floods, reality shows... But it's important to remember the things that we can. Like forgiveness, second chances, fresh starts... Because the one thing that turns the world from the longing place to a beautiful place... is love. Love and any of its forms. Love gives us hope... Hope for the New Year. That's what New Year's Eve is to me. Hope and a great party!” Sam (the heartthrob Josh Duhamel) states so beautifully. I will keep saying it… love is what makes the world go round, it can triumph any disaster especially coming in on a new year.
Be kind to everyone but most importantly, to yourself. Be you and grow you! Live this year fully and make new goals everyday to become a better you!
Love;
Rachel
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