Making Transitions and Keeping Your Traditions

As we transition into a new year, it’s a common practice to look back and reflect on the previous year. Some of us may look back at the disappointments that we’ve had with hopes and anticipations of a better year ahead. Out with the old and on with the new right? This year I’m eagerly anticipating brighter days for 2020. The last few years have been quite a diverse transition for my husband and I. We encountered both financial and health struggles that resulted in a significant change in our lifestyle. I can honestly say that 2019 was a very tumultuous year, but it was never a test of faith for either of us. I’ve written in a previous post about learning to be kind to ourselves and allowing growth through life’s challenges.

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I always try to keep things in perspective and remain focused on what’s positive. I also pray a lot. As I began looking back, I was slightly amazed with how I managed all that I did. And, I feel a little empowered, admiring the fact that that I took each unexpected hurdle and leaped right over it. I overcame every negative aspect 2019 delivered. I am certain that I am spiritually and emotionally stronger than the woman I was twelve months ago. To this I’ll toast and say, “thank you 2019 for allowing me the opportunity to grow”.  

Breaking Tradition is Inevitable, But We can Learn To Make Transitions  

Traditions are wonderful. However, it is impossible to keep them exactly the same year after year. Unknowingly, we find ourselves adapting to occurrences in life and we try to ensure our cherished rituals continue. And change is good, change is ok.  

It never fails, just when you feel comfortable and everything is going according to plan, you are thrown that unexpected curve.  This doesn’t mean we have to stop doing something that has brought us joy in years past, we just need to make transitions. You can choose to let go all together, or you can choose to adapt and move forward. Ceremonial traditions are another way to bond with family and friends throughout your lifetime. Keeping a tradition with new modifications just shows how resilient we can be.

Life’s situations will forever change, we are never guaranteed a single moment in time. When the unexpected happens, we don’t have to let go of habits that have previously brought happiness, we just need make necessary transitions and move forward. I have learned through my own personal experience that modifying your traditions are much better than breaking them.

It’s A Beautiful Day if You Allow it To Be

As 2020 quickly approaches, I’m grateful for the previous year that allowed my personal growth and taught me to appreciate each minute of the day. It’s a beautiful life if you just allow it to be (my 2020 mantra). I will remind myself to enjoy life in the current moment and not waste time worrying about the future. I will appreciate those unpredictable rainstorms that catch me off guard because it’s God’s way of slowing my life down.

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I will joyfully acknowledge life’s simple pleasures as I welcome an unforeseen, yet never dull, journey into this new year ahead.      

Cheers and a Happy New Year!