Sunday, December 31, 2023

2024, a New Year or a repeat?

 As the clock flips over to a new year, and the news media reminds us of  the local and world events that happened over the last 12 months, all the people who died, and the advancements we have made, I too reflect back on my last year.

 I have never really made new year resolutions that I knew I'd never keep. I think we keep making the same ones each year and half hearted make them sound more obtainable like losing weight and getting back in shape.  I guess it sounds good but never comes to reality. But I have made one PROMISE to myself to TRY to be a better person, to advocate searching the truth, to do things that make people feel good about themselves, and to help people anyway I can. OK, I guess that is more than one promise.

But I have one big fault, I stop associating with people that do bad things to others.  And as the bible says, "Love thy enemy." That is very hard for me to do. You see, I have the knack to see through people who do things for their own benefit and welfare. Whether it be lying, stealing or blaming their own bad deed on others. They are not only being untrue to others, but also to themselves. They know who they are, and so do I.

For the last few three years, we have heard about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the misinformation about the 2020 election being stolen, the insurrection and attack of the Capitol, The southern US borders being overrunned by people wanting to enter, and now the conflict in the Middle East. We hear about these things so often, ear start to turn down the sound in our heads. Our world and our country is in conflict. I don't blame outer space aliens for not coming to earth because the way we treat each other.

Our late fire chief said it simply, and to the point, "BE NICE". I think we are all judged by our deeds, how we treat others, and the words we speak. Not how rich, powerful or influential you are.

I am hoping for some major things to happen next year. The cure for the common cold, the cure for Cancer and Alzheimer's, climate change is reverse for the good, people learn how to use the turn signals and become more courteous, food prices go down along with gas. I know, those probably won't happen but I can hope. I've got a few more wishes, but I'll keep those to myself.

Folks, it's a group effort to make 2024 better than 2023. Losing weight and getting back into shape are good resolutions so don't stop doing those, but we really need your help. Little acts of kindness goes a long way. And maybe that act will encourage the next people, and the next, and the next. We can only hope and try.

So celebrate the coming of a new year, make those resolutions and add one more to BE NICE to others. Happy healthy and better New Year to you all!



2 comments:

  1. Profound words,Harrold.." a little kindness goes a long way"..and that make a difference..
    Hoping that 2024 goes much better than 2023...maybe we can see Peace in the World....
    Happy New Year to you, Nancy and the family...

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  2. Harrold, thank you for your thoughtful words! I would like to add BE KIND to one another! We need to be the Change! Wishing you, Nancy and all your family a Healthy and Happy New Year!🎊🎆 ❤️

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