To all my family and friends on this beautiful New Years Eve of 2021. This year has been mired with so many unbelievable moments and meant many different things to us all. As the waves crash over 2021 I leave you this knowing we’re all a work in progress…
We’ve enjoyed the good, reveled in the great, endured the bad, cried many tears over the unbearable, felt our hearts break and healed, if only for a moment by the kindness of others.
I’m certain some moments we’d like to forget, some we hold close to our hearts, and for some, we’ll always remember as a reminder of our strength and love for one another.
If you’re reading this, I admire you and truly wish nothing but the best for you. You’re loved, and I pray for you daily.
This year is a fresh start to many new exciting possibilities, it’s up to you to forge the path into this next chapter.
May your 2022 be filled with magic, big dreams, healing, new beginnings, smashed goals, and good madness. May you know and feel Gods unimaginable love and grace, even in the most unimaginable moments.
Remember to read books not only for pleasure but for knowledge, force yourself to step outside your comfort zone, be a light of positive encouragement to those who need it most, pray, pray some more, and help people who can’t help themselves. Say I love you, kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful often, and always, always, be kind.
Don’t allow daily challenges of life to win, for they’re not setbacks rather lessons to be a better human tomorrow. Teach your children kindness and empathy are true characteristics to be admired. Always try to lead by example, knowing it’s ok to have some bumps in the road, we’re all human. Be better tomorrow if you didn’t hit the mark today.
Above all you’re in complete control of your own destiny and happiness, no one else.
Don’t forget to slow down, unplug, and take time to create cherished new memories with the ones you love. Check in ones who are suffering or heartbroken. Time is so precious and life is short. We are not promised tomorrow, so try to not sweat the small stuff, let things go, don’t judge, forgive, apologize even when you feel you’re right. When all else fails just breathe and remember to always love yourself, our mistakes or failures don’t define us.
And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself with things you never thought possible. Happy New Year! It’s time to crush 2022!
Cheers to us trying and doing our best. There’s power in numbers, so together, we got this!🥂
Sincerely,
Jennifer Shedlin, Global Publishing COO
thank you this is so true. worth reading