Facebook showed me my memories this morning…almost every year I posted the same thing. “20 whatever has been a rough year…ready for it to leave and see the next”. This year, I sit and think about it. Every year is going to be tough. Every year, something good and bad will happen. But it’s another year to be alive. Yes, 2023 may not have been the best for some. But my New Years resolution is to quit wishing my time away. Quit wishing for the weekend to hurry and come. Or for summer to hurry and come. That just brings us one step closer to a day without someone we love. One step closer to our loved ones being without us. I’ve heard a lot of people say and have seen a lot of facebook post saying that they are ready for 2023 to end. I’ve known those who have lost loved ones this year. And I bet they would live 2023 again just to have another day with them! I have family who have welcomed new little ones this year. I know they wouldn’t wish 2023 to end because those little ones already grow so fast! So LIVE EVERY MOMENT. Be present in every moment. Stop wishing for the next moment because that next moment isn’t always promised. Love with all your heart. Hold tight to those you love and that love you. Live life. Even if it’s just the mundane day of work. Live it. Enjoy it.

Just a note…this was a facebook post (adjusted, of course for the new year) that I posted a few new years ago. But every word still rings true.

So Happy New Years everyone! Thank you for reading this year!

Until next year!…