Happy New Year!
2018 is over. Friends and family shared 2018 was a year of opportunity and accomplishment. Others reported expectantly waiting for opportunities. Regrettably, none occurred. New Year’s Day though a construct in time gives hope to the soul. Hope is important. With it those receiving look to an even brighter future. Not receiving is an opportunity in itself. An opportunity to reject the status quo and discouragement. With each new day, a bit of faith and persistent action, things begin to change.
During my childhood, about the age of 11, I hoped to pop my gum just like the big girls. I was a simple kid. Chewing lots of Doublemint gum, determined to hear my gum pop, I held out hope. Daily doses of encouragement came as “keep chewing and when you least expect it, it will happen.”
“I also encouraged myself. I believed the people who believed in me.”
While jumping rope and listening to the other girls’ chant of 2-4-6-8-10-12…, the chant and the rhythm of a gum-popping sound kept tempo with each turn of the ropes. What a joyous moment! The gum popping happened effortlessly. Like how a professional athlete plays his/her game. It was worth the months of faith and persistent effort.
At the start of this year, you may resolve to do this or that. Stay aware that things happen for those who remain hopeful and active, that is persistent. Have your best possible year.