Celebrating the New Year (Daily Musings)

Philippines
February 17, 2012 7:14pm CST
Another year had come to pass and a new one has come in. The past year, with its own ups and downs, had taught us great lessons that we can use in our daily lives. The laughter shared, the tears that were made us strong and human. All the small smiles that came our way had somehow lit our dreary existence and made our days. Others may have come a full circle while others struggle with the harshness of life. What have I learned the past year? 1. That all sacrifice has its own rewards. We just have to be patient to receive it. It may come as a surprise and arrive when we least expect it. 2. That being happy does not need to be always tangible. When we are content with what's happening in our lives and we are at peace with ourselves and others, it's enough. We have loved and may have lost, but life goes on. We can stand up from falling and can pick up the broken pieces of ourselves. With the new year, I have started building my goals. But I'm still carefully identifying these goals. Weighing which ones are the most important to the least. However, the most important thing is... I'm happy. The year ended with me smiling and I was surely smiling when I greeted the new year. Life is so good!
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• United States
18 Feb 12
Hi kukai127, that was very beautifully written. You are correct about these things, if we are not fools we did learn from the things we experienced in the past year. I shed many tears last year from loss of loved ones, but I am sure I smiled and laughed just as much. Those times are not as easy to remember though. I have been working on coming out of this horrible depression which overtook me 3 or 4 years ago. I feel it is being overcome, although it is still a daily fight. But I plan on winning the battle. I don't believe last year ended with me smiling, and I don't believe the new year started that way either, but nonetheless, I will overcome.
• Philippines
18 Feb 12
i believe you can do. it is a struggle everyday. but we know we are loved and with that knowledge in mind, we will overcome anything.
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• United States
18 Feb 12
Yes kukai, you are so very right about that. We do have to struggle everyday. I do know I am loved by God and He is watching my every move and knows my every thought and sees what athings I have chosen to do to help overcome this. He sees the things I am doing are not for myself but others. That's how I work on it. Thanks so much for your comments. You are nice.
• Philippines
19 Feb 12
I will include you in my prayers. I will pray to God to always watch over you and guide you. I know that whatever you do, you are always with Him.
• Philippines
18 Feb 12
You are right, all sacrifice has its own rewards. Last year i had a tough decision of quitting my job and pursue a career in mommyhood ;) I sacrificed my personal achievements, but seeing my baby's milestones everyday makes me realize that i achieved more ;)
• Philippines
18 Feb 12
good for you, jazz. it takes a lot of courage to give up something and take on another. but as i've known you, you can do it.