…And It’s Ok.

This is the time of year when we plan, set goals and dream about the new year. It is also a time of reflection on the present year and think about all that we’ve experienced and accomplished. The best phrase that summarizes what we go through year after year is by Charles Dickens:

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Every year will be the best of times and the worst of times. There will be highs and lows. There will be moments of laughter and there will be tears. Some will linger longer and have more impact on us, but this idea has proven to be true…and it’s ok. Things won’t always be bad, and things won’t always be great…and it’s ok. Life is made up of the best of times and the worst of times. This coming year will be great in some ways and bad in other ways…and it’s ok.

To embrace this truth is not an exercise of futility, pessimism, or negative thinking. It’s just real and the more we embrace this reality, the more we can get the most out of life’s moments…and it’s ok.

All the best in the new year and more,

Samuel