Adiós 2013…..¡hola 2014
The year 2013 is coming to
an end and here we are, on the verge of welcoming 2014……
2013 gave us a lot and
took away some too, am sure. To each his own; but this was another year going
by...so that the next can come...and the one after that. So, what say, we take
a moment to look back on the year that went by and introspect a
little? We've all gained some, lost some, dreamt a lot and
achieved some. So while we revisit what we lost, let’s also make an attempt to
concentrate on what we look forward to in 2014...
They say, "If you
have built castles in the air, good thing, that's where they should be, now put
the foundations below them." I find that a wonderful thought….to dream
about something and then work towards making it come true....making it a
success...seeing your dream come true right in front of your eyes…..definitely
worth a try, isn’t it?
So this year, lets put the
foundations below the castles that we built in the air...let’s get working
towards the dreams we saw this year but couldn't fulfill. Let’s dream bigger,
and work harder to see these dreams realize. Let’s work towards a better us, a
better we...a better tomorrow for all of us. Let’s start by taking lessons from
the year that went by and see what we can do better in the new one.
We saw a lot of changes in
the society and the culture as a whole in this year...many felt things were
unfair, many saw this as things should be. But no matter what your views, lets
vow to be more open in our approach towards people. Don't we go to different
places and meet different people from different cultures and of different
temperament? Aren't we tolerant towards them all? So why do we have a problem
with certain personal choices that people make? Yes, we need to be proud of our
culture and not get swayed by modernistic ideas that we believe are not part of
who we are. But can we forget the fact that it is our culture itself that
expects us to be tolerant and forgiving? In the New Year, let’s vow to make
this world a better place for our children. More open minded…more
tolerant...more gracious.
Our grand parents, our
parents and even us....we've been lucky in terms of enjoying the resources that
Mother Earth has to offer. Our children, however, might not be so lucky. They
may not get to see the abundance of natural beauty that we saw. They may have
to fight for basic resources. All the plastic we have used in our lifetime is
suffocating the planet...our children are already seeing unpredictable weather
changes today...they are already seeing he disastrous effects of global
warming…..they may not know it, but they might even have to fight for water
tomorrow. Lets vow in this new year to be more responsible towards the
environment. Lets plant more trees. Lets use less plastic. Let’s recycle. Let’s
at least start an attempt to leave a better planet for our kids.
On a more personal note,
let us be a little more decent as human beings. All the unnecessary violence
and lust that is floating around is very disturbing and definitely unforgivable.
Why not make life easier for everyone and keep the spirit of humanity alive?
Let’s vow to treat every human being with respect. Let’s vow to give everyone
their space and a chance to retain their individuality while we give them an
opportunity to grow and fulfill their dreams.
Life isn’t always fair and
most fights in life are designed to get us down. What keeps us going is a
strong will and a positive attitude, coupled with a great sense of humor! This
New Year, lets vow to find the humor in all things good and bad and strive to
make peace with our shortcomings, our differences, our jealousies. Lets use
them instead, to empower us to march on and make a better tomorrow for our
loved ones. Lets vow to keep negativity at bay and embrace positive thoughts.
"If you believe it, you can do it," they say; so why not believe in
ourselves and take on the world with new vigor?
"Today is gone. Today
was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.
Every day from here to
there,
Funny things are
everywhere"
-Dr. Seuss
(Yes, I read Dr. Seuss
too.... :-) )
Now, there’s a wonderful
attitude to adopt. See the humor in things, do the right things. No matter what
day, no matter what year, so long as you are thinking right, you are on the
right track. Keep looking at the goal and keep moving ahead....but hey, don't
forget to appreciate the beauty of the journey while you head towards your
goal!
When you are gone, what
people will remember is what you left behind.....but at the end of your
journey, it is important that you look back and feel happy and satisfied for a
life well lived.
Life is a journey, after
all, not a destination. So, lets make a vow to enjoy the ride while it
lasts....and with this wonderful thought, lets bid adieu to the year gone
by....
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