Who Knew?

I am sure by now we are all shaking our heads and saying the same thing. Who knew? No sense in sulking over what happened this past year, we cannot go back nor can we undo any part of 2020. We all had our share of ups and downs. Some unfortunately more than others, which is incredibly sad.

In May, I wrote a post about looking on the bright side. I honestly believe there were lessons to be learned through all of this. We are all meant to slow down, reprioritize our lives and focus on what really matters.

With many of our usual holiday traditions broken, we found ourselves improvising and starting new traditions. We all watched a lot of television, cleaned out closets, baked plenty of desserts (like these delicious brownies), some of us might have even discovered day drinking…speaking for others of course.

However, there is a positive outcome to acknowledge before we hastily cast away this past year. Families spent more time together, we learned to simplify our lives, tried at home self-pampering, figured out how to do zoom calls, fixed up our homes, and most importantly we learned to cherish life. We will no longer take anything for granted, because we know that life can not be guaranteed. 

Mindfullness

With a new year starting up I am going to focus on one word instead of making my usual resolutions that never seem to make it past January. My word for the year will be mindfulness. I am going to pay attention to details, to savor the moment I’m in, and not think too far ahead into the future. I am going to choose my time wisely and find a way to turn each day into gift that I will hope to look back on with a smile.

Happy New Year to You all! I now challenge you to choose one word that you will live with for 2021.  Pick one single word to focus on and help make this year more meaningful.  

Cheers,