…And Joy Cometh In the Morning!

2023! - Yay, we made it to a new year! Glory be to the gods! 

As I celebrate another trip around the Sun today, I reluctantly considered the year past and what it meant for me. Reluctant because I was anxious to construct and begin new goals but I knew I had to stop to contemplate the lessons learned from previous chapters. Why? Lessons I’ve learned from the prior year or chapter, I will take with me as I continue to grow and write new chapters. 

There were relationships that required new boundaries as well as relationships that required an ending. But at the same time, there were old bonds that were strengthened and new communities that are now budding (shout out to the #blackgirlfollowtrain on TikTok). 

Another insight was that I was successful at being aware of the goings-on of the world without being consumed by it. This was major! And I learned how to check in with my Self on a regular basis. So now that I’ve gathered actionable insights from the recent past, I could revel in the making of new goals and intentions. 

For me, 2022 was a long and rough winter evening.  I tossed, I turned (literally and figuratively) but I woke up feeling glorious and ready to take on the day. Here’s to a new year, a growing me, fabulous friends, and golden opportunities.