Like always, I can't believe it's the new year and 2013 went by in a flash especially with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. And since it's the beginning of the new year, it's time for resolutions, to do lists, goals etc. for the upcoming year. But instead of long resolutions that's hard to stick to by the end of the first quarter, I love this list of values as it's more of a manifesto,reminder or call to action. It's a simple list of values, yet we may have to remind ourselves often as we're confronted with the ups and downs of life. What I've learned from last year is that it's not just the the grand gestures of love that are always important, but the simple acts of love that really matters like simply hanging out over a good meal with your loved one or a phone call (yes a conversation over the phone versus text). And as simple arithmetic reminds us, the little things add up to big things.
And as time moves at a fast pace as we get older, it's like driving a long commute.... somehow our mind wanders and we're not even aware of our surroundings and how we got from point A to point B. So we hope to be more mindful of our environment and really experience the moment... the smell, the colors and feel of the surroundings...a true sensory experience and connect with the moment. So here's to the simple acts of love and really living in the moment for this year and always. Happy New Year!
