The landscape of our country is changing here in the United States. The new year has brought about many changes, fresh growth, new ideas, and a shedding of what is out of date. Consider, what is happening on a greater scale around us may reflect what is happening inside us.
The last few years, we took time to understand what really matters to us. We considered what we believed, what was our truth, and how we wanted to transform our lives. Faced with death - the pandemic - this period of growth is only amplified.
What is happening within is reflected in your world. I think this is why people have so many feelings about the great things happening on this planet. Climate change; a reflection of preventive care. A desire to actively nurture one’s self before (or to avoid) a major life crisis from occurring. A desire to be in collaboration, consideration, and compassion within.
For me, the new year has been transformative. As I watched the inauguration, still in my pj’s, I cried tears of relief, joy, and astonishment. It felt like a wall had come crashing down - some would include a glass ceiling. That moment affected me. Why so deeply? Perhaps because it was also happening within me. A wall was crashing down, and I was waking up to a new reality within me.
Many people made resolutions at the beginning of the year. I’m sure - as I am - some folks are surprised to be so firm in the beginning or the middle of their resolutions. It is real. It’s happening.
Take time to reflect on your life’s journey. It may have been only a few weeks, but so much can happen. Take time to acknowledge your growth - no matter how small or grand. You may have been working for years to get to this place. I’d say our country is a reflection of that too.
