As I write this, a fire is crackling in the fireplace.
The rotating Christmas tree is still doing its slow, sparkly twirl and the white lights of the mantel look like little stars twinkling in the green garland.
It is now 2017.
Just to write that makes me feel a little old. Yikers. The years are flying by faster than Santa's reindeer.
There are always lots of mixed feelings at the end of one year and the start of another.
Enthusiasm, a bit of fear, joy, anticipation, a tad of nervousness, gratitude----and many more feelings do dances in my heart.
This new year, I'm going to do something one of my nieces said she was going to do......love myself more.
That's not in a conceited or selfish way but in a kind and tender one.
After all, if we can love ourselves more, we'll have much more love for others.
If we are able to do just that one thing, love ourselves more, everything else will fall into place.
Never forget how very special you are!
WHAT IS ONE WAY YOU CAN LOVE YOURSELF MORE?
.. happy New Year Susan.....
ReplyDelete..it is a time for making plans and looking ahead....
.. for taking stock and hopefully being happy with where you are in life...
I like to start the New year with a wardrobe cleanout and declutter ... makes me feel good.. xxxxxx
.... Barb xxxxx
A rotating Christmas tree??
ReplyDeleteOk, now that is just mesmerizing. I am not sure I spelled that right, but what other word would even fit there?
Well...have a very happy New Year. It will be great! 2017...totally thought we'd have flying cars by now, but at least we have rotating Christmas trees.
Blessings...
Happy New Year, Susan! You are so very special too! This is a wonderful new year's post, and that twirling tree in the front yard is sooooo pretty. :)
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Susan,
ReplyDeleteHappy and Healthy New Year to you, my friend!!
I just posted my One Little Word for 2017...
I HOPE to enjoy life more and make more time for me and what I want to do!!
Hugs,
Deb
Yup, I agree with many of your thoughts and I send wishes for all the best as we begin this new year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you. Increase the peace, that's my goal, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, I hope the world is given peace and happiness this year.
ReplyDeleteMerle............
/well I love myself already..ha ha ha. Happy New Year to you and yours. Enjoy quiet moments filled with peace and the love of the Lord look down upon you.
ReplyDeleteYou painted such a tranquil scene. I love hearing about the feelings that make your heart dance. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ReplyDeleteI think if you don't love yourself it is hard to love other people. God told us that in fact.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! You make me dream! Dream an think about the meaning of life!
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