A thank you note to 2018

A lot of our dreams and aspiration either came true this year or we made progress towards them. However, it seems to be human nature to take for granted all that we have accomplished, achieved or received. We are always eager to want the next thing. We seldom realize, let alone appreciate, when we are living what was once only a dream.

You might be wondering why I am talking about saying goodbye to 2018. There is still the most magical time ahead of us and of course, we have a New Year to celebrate. .

This is what happened to us all last year when we brought in 2018 with excitement and enthusiasm. We had dreams, goals, aspirations and resolutions for 2018.

Then unfolded 2018. The most common complaint I hear is that it went by so fast. Well, yes it did. Its because we are so blessed and busy enjoying so many beautiful moments. Remember the old saying “Time flies when you are having fun.”

We will soon get busy with our families and friends. Eating, drinking and being merry. New Year’s eve will find us all partying hard to ring in the New Year. We will be reminded by all social media and cultural traditions to make some New Year resolutions.

That is precisely why, my friends, I wanted to share these thoughts with you today. ( I am actually late by a few days. A power failure in our area, due to gusty winds, left us without internet connection. It put me behind schedule. Oh, what would we do without technology?)

So before we make 2019 resolutions, let’s take a moment to be grateful for all that 2018 brought into our lives. I have decided to set aside some quiet time to write down in my journal a thank you note to 2018.

On the practical side this will help me remember all that happened during the year. No, not because my memory is failing (okay maybe a bit). Its because life enables us to enjoy so many amazing moments that we have to make time to absorb them all. We owe it to life to take a few moments and be grateful for all the blessings. All the wishes, dreams and desires that are now our reality.

Yes, I know. Life is not always how we want it to be but that, my friends, is life. Every now and then it throws a curb ball at us. It seems to challenge us, test our patiences, abilities and faith.

I have found, over the years, when we graciously and acceptingly walk through the toughest times our soul soars to greater heights. This is when real growth happens. After all the purpose of life is to help us grow. To be the best we can be through all that comes our way.

My journal entry will begin with a big thank you to each and everyone of you for your support during 2018. I am humbled by your encouragement, and love. In 2017 “Fabulousfiftyfive” was just a dream. Today it is my sacred space to share with you all, that which aspires me to truly live each moment of this precious life.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

With Love,

Devinder 💖