Get the Heck Outta Here 2022!
Happy 2023!
I had a blog post written already and planned to post it, but reading over it I decided to scrap it and simply speak from the heart.
Basically, 2022 sucked. I had physical health issues, my anxiety went into overdrive..complete with severe panic attacks. Family members had serious health problems. Other family members struggled through many obstacles. In a year that I also received blessings beyond belief, all of these things definitely brought me down a notch or two. As I questioned why all these things were happening, the thought occurred to me that maybe it was because I didn’t deserve good things in my life. Others on the outside looking in thought I had it all..but couldn’t see all of the inner turmoil.
Much of my time in 2022 was spent worrying and stressing about others and situations that I had no control over. I feel like I have wasted an entire year of my life, time that I will never get back. I know several people that actually lost dear family members this year, making my problems seem miniscule.
Life throws us crap that we can’t control. All that we CAN control is how we react to what is thrown our way. I’m praying that I can find the strength to deal with things in the right way. I’m praying that the unkind people will look within themselves and find that spark of goodness that we all have somewhere inside of us.
Will flipping the calendar over to 2023 really change anything? No, of course it won’t. Will I be making a ton of resolutions that I won’t be able to keep? No. What I WILL do is appreciate time spent with family and friends. I will NOT let myself blow a gasket and lose sleep when I witness how cruel and unkind people can be. I WILL allow myself to accept my blessings without feeling guilty or unworthy of such. I WILL realize that I’m not going to be able to help every person that is having difficulties, but I can still send positive thoughts and/or prayers. Last but not least…I WILL NOT waste another year letting life get me down.
I wish only the best for all of you in the coming year. Claim it as your own!
