NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
It’s a new year. A fresh, new start to life. I am a year older, and hopefully a little wiser. There are definitely plans I had, things I hoped to have accomplished by my birthday. Some I did, and some I didn’t. I’ve formed new relationships, and lost some. I’ve set records and matured. I’ve been disappointed in myself, but got back up. It’s a milemarker, my birthday. The end of one more year of life, and the beginning of a new one.
Just like a New Year’s resolution or Spring cleaning, I feel the need to reassess my life, my goals, and the direction in which I’m headed. I also feel the need to purge...basically get rid of all the crap that’s been cluttering things up for a whole year (or more). I want to start this next year of my life with a clean, fresh perspective.
Clean out the freezer (thank you mom). Get rid of those ______ I’ll never wear and that ______ I’ll never use. Draw boundaries in relationships, even though it’s hard and may hurt a little. Empty out my inbox. Delete old texts that aren’t good for me. Organize the hall closet (thank you Brooke). Remember I have an attic, then clean that out as well. Actually set up my office space, making it a conducive space to turn dreams into actual plans then finished products. Fix the dent, and that sound that makes me nervous, on my car. Unfollow those social media accounts that make me feel bad about myself. Throw out the wilted, dead Summer flowers and plant new Fall ones. Cut my hair.
God gave me the best gift by making my birthday in the month when the Fall season begins. It’s my absolute favorite. It’s when the old is falling away and making room for the new to come in the Spring. But this dying, of sorts, happens in such a gorgeous way! All the vibrant colors, cooler weather, tastes, and smells of Fall simply make it the greatest time of the year. Life slows, and it almost feels like it’s easier to breathe. Space is created to reflect and see the beauty of the world we live in and be thankful for the life we’ve been given.
Do you feel this way on your birthday? Do you see it as a time to start anew? Rather than seeing myself as a year older, I want my birthday to be another chance to have a go at life! This new year is another opportunity to accomplish goals, experience more fun, new things, make more memories, and chase after what crazy things God has planned next.