Starting the New Year reflecting. ..

     This New Year has come about a bit differently than of years past.  We had the scare that the world was going to end before the New Year arrived according to the Mayans.  There was the tragedy that shook our schools to their core, that has brought about armed guards watching over our children.  Then there was the cliff that no matter how they voted,  we still will slip a bit off the edge.  Lastly we had Rockin New Years Eve without Dick Clark.

     All these things made me look back  a bit on not only the last month of the year but 2012 as a whole.  We all go through changes throughout our years, whether it be a new job, new pet, a different outlook on your goals or career, whatever it may be we travel through our seasons virtually mindlessly.   They are just another day, or a bump in the road or a new exit we choose to take from life's highway.   With all the changes and the fast paced life we all lead it becomes difficult to hit the brakes and reflect.

     In this new year; full of opportunity,  challenges and a nee season I have made it my personal goal, better yet my new routine to reflect with gratitude daily.  In doing so, just by taking a few minutes each day to review it's results, I take a moment to tally those moments that previously were ignored.  I challenge you to do the same this year, spend time to count your blessings,  tally your hurts and shortcomings.  In doing so you start each day refreshed and anew and have a daily gauge to create the best version of you.

Happy 2013 .. it will be your best ever!

Blessings. ..