I was going to put this all in a Facebook post, but as I was writing and writing and writing I started to notice that the whole post was getting long and felt it would be better to give this piece some room to breathe. So here, is the long version:
It seems that 2009 wasn't well liked, by anyone. A majority of the posts I have seen and the people I have spoken with seem to be lamenting the past year. I will agree the past year has been a struggle; it seemed that when I was still reeling from the last set back, another was heaped right on top only to make things more difficult. Is that so bad though? Should we revel in the ease of the year and sorrow through the hard times? I think people overlook the chance that they have had to learn over the past year; the strength that has been gained from the struggle. We should try our best to rejoice in the hard times because that is when we truly learn what is important in this world.
So, I look forward to the New Year, my resolve strengthened, my mind sharpened and my heart open.
