Day 168: New Year

It's weird to think that a new year starts today. It's a new beginning even though nothing really changes at the stroke of midnight. And yet, a new year always promises so much.

But nothing changes if you don't change it. The new beginning is more of an interior process. I can't change what I did last year (nor do I wish to). The choices aren't undone because the year has changed. But it's a fresh start nonetheless.

So in 2010, I am actively striving to worry less, love more and practice gratitude. I can't change yesterday, but I can make tomorrow into something different.

Today, I am grateful for:

• a new beginning.
• mimosas this afternoon with Amy.
• sleeping comfortably until about 1pm today.
• going out to get Rufus after we let him run around only to have him come running towards me with his tail wagging.
• leaving some of my insecurities in 2009.