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New Year, New Choices
The end of the year is here. What do you desire for 2020?
For far too many people I know, 2019 was an awful year. Whether it was deeply personal matters, health issues, family problems, or the impact of the numerous awful actions on the part of the government, this year was rough.
We are about to hit 2020, a year that brings us to the beginning of a new decade. Also, you’re going to see a whole lot of references to the 1920s and fashions of that time, flappers, and so on. Hell, I’m attending a “Roaring 20's” themed New Years’ party myself.
The upside is that the New Year represents an opportunity. You can decide if you will approach it in fear and concern, or in excitement and possibility. Do you see problems or opportunities? Trials or challenges?
Of course, things are going to happen that will be way out of your control. For example, the election in November is going to be particularly impactful, but that’s 11+ months ahead. People will enter and leave your life, some by choice and others not so much. There is a whole lot of unknowns you can’t predict or do anything about.
Focus on that, and you will probably find the coming New Year none-too-different from this year. Why not, instead, focus on the potential of the New Year to make new choices?
