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Happy New Day!

December 29, 2015 By: Debbie Smith6 Comments

6616840407_6b5fde2350_b-1There are so many things in this world that are out of our control — floods, terrorism, the Kardashians. Which is why it’s important we remember the things we can control — like forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts.

After all, only love will turn this world from a lonely, sad and hard place to be, to a place full of beauty, joy and laughter. Love, in any form, is the very thing that gives us hope — hope that the new year will usher in more joy and goodness than we can currently see from where we’re standing.

Well, love and whiskey.

As New Year’s Eve approaches, let’s reflect on all that has transpired. For me, that means remembering success and some missteps, promises that were kept and those that were broken. I’ll remember opening myself up to a great love and adventure and to that debilitating moment when my heart shut down in the midst of grief.

Yet, despite fresh pain, I’m staring into the face of another year, not frightened that it might be full of more hurt and challenge, but instead excited for the chance to start anew with fresh hope and perspective.

After all, 2016 is a chance to forgive, to do better, to let go of resentment and to love more. SO MUCH MORE! And it’s also  a chance to stop dwelling on what’s transpired and to cling instead to what absolutely, positively will be! 

So wherever you are in the world when that clock strikes midnight on December 31st, I pray you consciously decide to be nice to others, kind to strangers, to love more deeply, forgive more quickly and to let go of foolish pride — without letting go of the fact that you, my friend, are a pretty phenomenal human being!

May we all wake up in 2016 grateful for another breath and hell-bent on making it not only a Happy New Year, but a Happy New Day —  every single day!

Cheers to you, my friends!

Debbie

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Happy New Day to you too! I love your writing style. You have a natural gift. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
    May 2016 be your best year yet!

    Reply
  2. Shannon says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:36 am

    LIKE!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Perfectly said! That’s the spirit, girl! With whiskey!

    Reply
  4. Jill Foley says

    December 30, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Beautifully said my little slitster! Cheers, Titos and love, xoxoxoxo

    Reply
    • Debbie Smith says

      December 30, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Slitster! HA! That’s exactly right, Jilly! xo

      Reply
  5. Jenny Sepulveda says

    January 1, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Cheers to you Debbie!

    Reply

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Debbie J. Smith lives in Austin, Texas and is the published writer, stand-up comedian and former NFL cheerleader who lowered her bar so much she tripped on it.

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