reflections

we're now 6 days into the new year, yet the new year feels oddly similar the year past. maybe it's because it hasn't really set in yet? or maybe it's because i've still got 2008 calendars hanging on the wall in my office... either way, it's been somewhat of a lackluster kick off for the new year. am i wrong? like what happened to the days when you'd feel like it was truly a fresh start as soon as the clock hit midnight on new years eve?

i find myself continually reminiscing about days past and stuck in awe of how quickly time passes. people come and go. life leaves a lasting impression on relationships, as some tend to whither away to nothing, and others thrive throughout the changing seasons.

so if new years is about a fresh start, why am i stuck thinking about the past? isn't it the past that made you into who you are now? obviously whatever you do from this point forward will affect your future, but how is a fresh start really a fresh start? we're jaded to begin with, are we not?

if i take a good look at years past, i'm a different person than i was 3 years ago, 5, years ago, 10 years ago, etc. it's just the core values that tend to stick with us. and based on those core values, i find that every year i need to remind myself that it's truly the simple things that take precedence. got to get back to the basics. the foundation. the roots. simplicity is key.

my definition of a fresh start is to take a moment to really humble yourself. being thankful for what you have, and reassessing what's important and why. to get past that chip on your shoulder and really account for all the things you take for granted in life. it's only when you realize how much you do have that gives you an appreciation for what you don't. it's only when you have a firm understanding and appreciation of the two that you can assess what it is that you want to achieve, and what it is that you need to achieve to truly start over.

so with that said, my new years resolution is to simplify, appreciating the little things, and to enjoy life for what it is. chuuuch.

god is love,

BRF





ps: i'd like to try and not be such a smart ass, but what fun would that be?