Looking Back to Move Forward
Another year is over. Take a moment to reflect
on the past years. Start with an honest evaluation
of your accomplishments, successes and failures.
Welcome the new year with a celebration of the
past. Whatever challenges you faced last year, you
are here to face another year. You are inspired
and ready to tackle new endeavours, explore new
horizons and reach for the stars.
Looking back helps to evaluate what worked and
what didn’t. Some issues seem to be replayed over
and over. How many years has it been that you’ve
promised to be more vigilant about your diet and
exercise? What about the overuse of your credit card?
How do you manage your time? What is it going to
be this year? What are your priorities?
It’s all a matter of perspective. Somewhere in the
past, you stumbled and for a while, you were spinning
your wheels. Take heart, that is past. There is a deep
well of strength and courage within you. And you
moved on.
No one passes through this life without knowing
pain and heartache. Add to this regret over lost
opportunities, wrong choices and wrong decisions.
These do not define your life. It is the lessons
learned from these, and the determination to do
better. Reap the nuggets of precious insights
from the muddle and move on.
How well do you take care of your mental, physical
and spiritual self? If you believe in taking care of
your mental and spiritual well-being, your physical
health will definitely reap the benefits. Do you
allow yourself time alone to enjoy peace and quiet?
Have you learned to say NO. Do you take time to
appreciate the beauty, the bounty and the blessings
of the universe?
Stress is the scourge of living in the fast lane and
getting caught up in the pursuit of material success.
Consider seriously the level of your stress over the
past years and how it affects your health. Think about
this- your stress level impacts on your relationships,
your career, your family and your whole life.
Some pursue elusive dreams. How long has it been?
Ask yourself. Perhaps it’s time to re-assess
that dream. Times change. There are other avenues
to pursue. Don’t get stuck chasing after
something that loses its value, its luster as time
moves on. Don’t let life pass you by.
Look back honestly, but kindly. And move on.
All the best to all for this year.