Here I sit sipping champagne and thinking about the past year. I last blogged on January 13, 2013, almost one year ago. Often when out on my walks I think about blogging and compose great posts in my head. Then I get home and promptly get side tracked with other tasks and the post never materializes. Obviously I haven't made them a priority.
I need to prioritize them because I think they are cathartic. It reminds me of keeping a diary in my teenage years. Having your ideas and thoughts written validates them. Provides a history of where you have been, what you have been thinking and provides a glimpse into the future. And it helps keep you accountable to goals, dreams, ideas you have for another day.
In 2014 I will reach a milestone birthday. The big 50. I have no negative connotations or worries about turning 50. I don't mind my gray hair or becoming eligible for AARP. What I do mind is going through life and not making a difference. How do I make a difference? This is something I think about often.
As 2014 marks a banner year for me, I will use the year to challenge myself, find myself and make a difference. Not entirely sure where to begin or how, but I think blogging is a start. It forces me to not only think about, but compose my thoughts in an orderly fashion with the ultimate goal of enlightenment.
As 2013 comes to a close, let the journey begin for an enlightened 2014.
