Twas the day after Christmas, I noted with cheer,
It is one step closer to this, a new year!
I’m choosing happiness this year. It is in fact a choice. The Lady Talis was kind enough to remind me of the spirit of choice and happiness this past day, while subtly pointing out how dark this blog has become (Thanks, Trump!). I believe happiness is entwined with acceptance. I knew this once before. I knew this when I served as a rehab counselor to young people far from the proper path. I knew that we must accept the things we cannot change. That is as important as having the courage to shape the things we can.
What I can and cannot change is a long list of things that are often thought of this time of year. It is, after all, a new year and with that comes great proclamations of what we will do over the following 365 days (or posts if you read it as I do). My list is for another day. My thoughts for today are of son and rain and the outdoors and love and long walks and life lived. My thoughts swirl around like the smoke rising from my coffee, moving from moment to memory. I am a better person today than I was yesterday, and that trajectory is the most I can ask for ever.
Some Thoughts:
- Happy Kwanzaa!!!
- Happy Boxing Day!