This year, the fresh start to a new year is especially important to me after such a harrowing year in 2016. Last year was the most difficult year of my life and having survived that, I am especially optimistic about a better 2017.
A few years ago I found a series of online yoga classes that I love. Leslie Fightmaster teaches beautifully uplifting classes and shares inspiring words. She suggests at the start of a new year, to write down everything that you are grateful for from the previous year and everything that you hope for in the new year. I loved this suggestion and have enjoyed reflecting on all of the good that happened in the past year, is spite of the difficulty of the year. It has also been a great exercise for me to put in to writing my hopes for the new year.
I love the following quote from James R Sherman. "You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending."
January is a great time to make changes on the path we are traveling. It is a great time to create a brand new ending. The chance to change our future is a hopeful idea and is a key component of following Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ is all about change. No matter where we have been or what we have done, we can change our future.
For me, this means that I can improve my health and not be chained to a disease that would seek to control the rest of my life. It means that I can start today to make changes that will improve my health. I can start today being more patient and charitable with those around me. I can start today to be the person that my Heavenly Father wants me to be.
I am grateful for a new year. A fresh start and the hope of a better future.
Today is the perfect day to start a brand new ending.
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