Reflecting Forward

The new year brings a time of reflection and consideration. At times I find myself scoffing at the idea of inane new years resolutions, thoughtless as they are impractical. However as I talk to my peers and strangers alike, I find comfort and solidarity in the idea that each person is pushing a reset button. Persons everywhere are taking a moment to pause, reflect and look forward to a new beginning. It is something perhaps each of us do privately as we hit milestones: birthdays, anniversaries, births and deaths, but this one day in the calendar year, we can collectively hope that the next year will be more fulfilling and joyful than the last. And I believe that in the end, we can all be better for it. So let's all take a moment to be thankful for the blessings and disappointments of the past year. And let us look forward to a year where we shine brighter inside and out, lighting the world around us.