2011 has been one heck of a year for us at Radar, and I'm sure for you all as well. I will be the first to admit that I do not know half of what I think I know. I only know what this year's experiences have taught me. As this year races to an end, I refuse to find myself asking the cliché question: where did the time go? I know where it went. Some days it was used wisely and then there were those days I should have gotten up a little earlier and made it count. 2011 was exactly what it was promised to be: full ups and downs. Such is life. I do not believe in New Years Resolution’s. I find myself being surrounded by people that fall 365 days short of what they really set out to do the minute the clock struck twelve. From everything thing we face on a day to day basis, along with the anticipation of the new year; I would think each year would get easier for everyone. Instead of making resolutions this year, I would like to make some reflections; and opt to call them New Year’s lessons. From the mistakes I have made and situations that made my year.1. A new year is not going to keep the promises you made; instead you have to be the change you want to see in yourself and those around you. Reflect and ask yourself: did I really accomplish what I set to do this year? I’ve learned that no matter what situation I am facing people will say the same thing: it takes time. Well, you have 365 days of time approaching you to make some things change for the better. Be the change you desire to see in this world.
2. We all hope for a change in our lives; but how many of us, after a situation has played out, wish for a different outcome? You cannot go into 2012 holding on to regret. I am an avid believer that everything, for better or for worse, happens for a reason. These reasons may take time in some cases to be revealed to us, but nonetheless do not regret a single occurrence in your life. Try to find a silver lining in whatever the situation may be and use that as wisdom to overcome the next obstacle. After all, obstacles are only stepping stones to help us reach our full potential.
3. 2011 had a plethora of love and loss. I now understand the true meaning of forgiveness. No one on this earth is perfect. I know I do not strive to be. In love and loss, whatever meaning that may hold for you, I learned that you have to forgive people for the wrong they do to you unintentionally and intentionally. Never fix your heart to be unforgiving. When you take the time to forgive, you show the true love in your heart and only then will you find peace and happiness.
4. Do you ever feel like there was a day or even longer where you could not see any footprints on your path? That is when you have to learn that for that moment you may be exactly where you are supposed to be. Faith in God includes faith in his timing. The footprints are there, but you may have to get on your knees to see them or look up. Sometimes we have to be still and concentrate on all that is around us and only then will the path continue.
5. There is absolutely nothing wrong with letting go. This can be applied to every avenue in your life. 2011 is gone there is no time for the shoulda-coulda-woulda’s. Let go of anything and everyone that hindered you. That may include letting go of the person you thought you were and it also means letting go of fear.
So, 2011 wasn’t the best year- it’s ok. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not promised. Don’t make resolutions. Take the lessons you’ve learned and LIVE! Especially to my ladies, Lebron doesn’t have any rings either let go of the ‘put a ring on it’ mentality and LIVE. Young people turn off celeb-reality and LIVE your reality. 2012 is here are you ready to love, to laugh and most of all to LIVE!
I'm Ready,
