Without doubt, I leave 2014 behind with mixed feelings. Like most people, I experienced loss and disappointments, but I also experienced victories and contentment, and even, at times, overwhelming joy. After giving great thought and reflection to the past twelve months, Ive come to realize that God used this year to teach me two important lessons: 1. Friendship: I learned that not all friendships are meant to last, and thats OK, because I realized that God brings people into our lives to serve a purpose; to teach us something. So instead of feeling confused and disappointed when a friendship fades away, Ive learned to be grateful for the short role they played in my life; Ive learned to assess our relationship and seek out the reason why God predestined our paths to cross. 2. Physical ailments: I learned that healthy people dont always stay healthy. Sometimes we get sick, and sometimes we need surgery, although I never thought Id see the day when I would need **two** surgeries in one year. But instead of being stubborn and grumbling about my physical misfortunes, Ive learned to be patient and give my body the time it needs to heal itself; Ive learned that a positive attitude yields quicker and better results than a negative attitude. They say that time is the great healer, but Ive learned that God is the great Healer. Of course, there were many other lessons I learned this year. I learned that there are few moments in life greater than spending time with family; nothing beats hearing the busy chatter and laughter of a house full of relatives on a rainy afternoon. Nothing! I learned to be more grateful for my God-given talent to write. Ive known since an early age that words have power; we can use them like a mighty sword to wound and kill, or we can use them to speak hope and enlightenment into peoples lives. I have always chosen the later, and as long as God continues to bless me with this gift, I will always use the English language to illustrate the power of love and forgiveness, and I will always be grateful for my readers, who invite me into their lives and trust me with their emotions. My New Years Resolution for 2015: As I stated earlier in this post, I learned a lot about friendships.....about learning to accept that all friendships---no matter how short they are---serve a purpose to teach us something. One of the friends who came into my life for a fleeting moment taught me a valuable lesson: We cant control what happens in life, but we can control how we react to it. While struggling to get my health back these past months, these wise words have served me well, so much so that I fully intend to carry them with me as I move forward with my life. Instead of allowing grief and helplessness to overwhelm me when a loved one dies or gets diagnosed with a terminal illness, I will, instead, pray for them and offer up words of hope and encouragement. Instead of getting discouraged when I experience an issue with my own health, I will, instead, stay positive and follow my doctors orders for a complete recovery. Instead of getting angry and defensive when someone attacks me or someone I love, I will, instead, stay calm, evaluate the situation, and choose a wiser course of action. I may not know what new challenges next year will bring, but because of all Ive learned this year, I know that Ill be better equipped to deal with whatever God allows to fall at my feet. Good or bad, I will remember my friends wise words: We cant control what happens in life, but we can control how we react to it. I HOPE THAT 2015 BRINGS BLESSINGS AND HAPPINESS TO EVERYONE!
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:59:29 +0000
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