I don’t generally do New Year resolutions. I don’t believe in them and I certainly don’t believe that change should be restricted to one time of year. If you believe that something in your life needs changing, then you should get up off your backside and start the process of changing it. However, as I grow older I can see why people tend to make changes at this time of year. Something which has struck me this year is that I have spent time with some of my old school friends for the first time in years. I have lived abroad for half of the past decade. Therefore, I have not had as much opportunity to catch up with the lads. As the years pass by I begin to realise that for many people, the festive season provides the best opportunity to meet up with friends and to identify the things that are missing in their life.
Over the past 2 years, I have been working on some major changes in my life. I have made some great progress and this year should see the biggest change yet. I am both excited and nervous when I ponder the coming year as I realise that there is so much to be done, yet there is so much that lies outside of my control. I have been so focused on the new future which I am creating that I had forgotten to live in the present. Over Christmas week I was fortunate enough to spend 4 nights socialising with some of my friends. I was delighted with this, however, when I look back I realise that I socialised as much in that week as I had done for the rest of 2011. This is not acceptable and it is something that I know must change. While, I will remain focused on the future, I know that I must also schedule time to enjoy the here and now.
If ever there has been a time which emphasised the importance of living in the now, it is the current times. Everyday, I hear of people who had saved hard for their future only to find that with the collapse of financial institutions, their ivestments, pensions and saving have been jeopardised. They had made so many sacrifices to build up their little nest egg, to save for the rainy day only to find that those they entrusted with their hard earned money had behaved in a wreckless manner. We also hear of those who have their future plans taken away by a sudden illness or even death.
It is important to have goals and a clear vision for the future but don’t ever allow yourself to forget that the present moment will happen only once. You will never have this time again. You can save money but you can never same time – you can simply use it more effectively. Plan ahead but be here now!
Wishing you a prosperous and peaceful year ahead
Carthage
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I would like to learn to use time as effectively as possible. Also I think it’s important that I don’t forget to socialise with people I care about. I like your blog. Thanks for sharing, Carthage. Wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Uta
I am glad you are enjoying the blog. May I also wish you a happy and prosperous 2012.
You certainly may. Looking forward to reading more of your blogs!
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