Happy New Year – Revelations

With the start of a new year, there is pressure to make resolutions. On December thirty first, do we examine our list of resolution(s) to view what we’ve accomplished or fell short? Another approach is to set personal and/or professional objectives.

I’ve disposed of resolutions and chosen to quietly think about revelations–what the past year looked like and revelations for the new year. Some are small, large, introspective, hoping to grow and to continue my journey. 

Several pieces of my life that seem to linger are regrets and memories. How can I let go? Emancipate myself from the guilt? They why or what ifs? Free my head to separate from my heart to be in synergy. This is one of revelations I hope to work on in 2025. 

Not having the memories of my beloved sisters, Margie and Jane continues to daunt me. How can I try to resurrect some memories that my mind cannot? I’ve thought about several options: hypnosis and reaching out to individuals who knew Margie and Jane to share stories and photos. The regrets are the piece that will forever be a part of me. Why did I make some choices I made? I need to park them in the back part of my brain, not be in the forefront.

Another revelation is being true to myself in marketing Celebration of Sisters: It Is Never Too Late To Grieve. Why did I share the story? I am not comfortable with social media but understand the nuances of society today. Meeting a talented marketing professional helped me understand marketing on terms I love doing. Producing the quarterly newsletter is one of my passions. To help others, I must expand my reach while remaining true to my core values and writing style.

In 2024, I passed on performing in our skating club’s annual holiday show; honored to be asked and included amongst the younger skaters. To prepare for the show, with the repeated number of practices taxed on certain muscles. I wanted to enhance my basic skating techniques, establish a strong foundation, and achieve better coordination between both sides for crossovers, three turns, and edges. Two years ago, a broken foot led me to favor the injured right side, causing excessive pressure on the left leg and resulting in a pulled hamstring that took longer to heal because of repeated movements. Now because of physical therapy and off ice training I am more balanced and stronger. Without a lot of skating elements in my toolbox, the work has shown improvement. Perhaps a show is in the cards for 2025.

I traveled abroad last year despite anxiety because of the many years of not doing so. The trip was wonderful and have another trip planned for 2025. The other travelers provided great tips, and despite years of heavy packing, I’ve learned to pack light. 

Last year, I became overzealous in overextending myself with obligations and was overwhelmed. I hope this year to be thoughtful in planning, accepting or willingness to decline opportunities to set a better pace to balance family and work. 
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At age sixty-eight, I am constantly growing and evolving, and grateful for the opportunities afforded me. I hope on December thirty-first to assess where I’ve come, no judgement, be compassionate to myself, and re-evaluate throughout the year. I am constantly a work in progress. I never dreamed today of being an author, speaker, and skating performer!