With only three more days remaining in 2022, one can only think about reflecting on the past year and how to improve upon the coming year.
I want to say that 2022 wasn't a bad year at all, in looking back at the past three years. Despite the trials I faced and the disappointments, I was happy and couldn't ask for more. I had a good management and boss team, I got to be with my daughter and family in South Florida, and start my SoulCore ministry which I have tried to start since 2019. I think spiritually I have grown as well although I've had a few setbacks. It goes to show we are all human in the end.
Best memories of 2022. Going on Spring break in April with the family. That was the best. Coming out of a depression and looking forward to a week of relaxation and no duties or work and truly disconnecting and connecting with families was the best. Also, having a couple of weeks alone with the cat when Alyssa went to Canada with Jason. She was supposed to go alone but issues with the person taking her on flight didn't work out so Jason ended up going to Canada just the two of them. The alone time was great. No rules, no worries, just me.
One hard lesson learned: Well there were probably more than one, but I guess you can't always assume. You can't assume your best friend will be there for you. You can't assume that you can do anything and get away with it. In the end, it catches up with you. Be clear, be upfront and be cautious. This scripture I will hold dear to my heart "Proverbs 4:23, NIV: Above All else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
One thing I did that I'm proud of: Actually made the deadline for signing up for dental insurance. Last year I missed the window but for Alyssa's medical. This year I actually set a reminder and I set a wrong date (Dec14 when the deadline was Dec 12). I frantically called the Benefeds and they said they would let me sign up -- that would have bene two years in a row I missed. You only have one month a year (open season) to sign up for insurance.
Now that I'm done reflecting, I'd like to focus on three things to look forward to in the new year. I'd like to visit at least one new country or place next year. I want to get better at letting go and moving on when others offend me. I tend to fixate. Last but not least I want to try new volunteer activities that will allow me to discover hidden talents and joys that I have within. I know God didn't provide me with a single talent that stands out. Otherwise I wouldn't have been a master of none, LOL. I know I wasn't meant to be a soloist or a pianist, but I know the basics of managing people and processes. And maybe some things about computer technology. I'm basically ready to wind down. So I end with this scripture for hope.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ” —
