During this holiday season, I have often pictured the me from a year ago and thought, "If only you knew what would happen in 2015..." and then I don't even know how to end that sentence. Because, well, everything.
Last January I chose the word "Change" as my word of 2015. And then soon after, added the word "Brave" to the year.
In early February I lived up to my newly chosen words and and got a new job. After that I embraced "Change" and "Brave" in other dumb ways, like chopping off my hair. And starting to run again.
Then came April 30th, 2015. Eight months ago.
My dad died. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. And we were left reeling.
For the rest of the year, I lived a completely different reality of "change" and "brave" than I ever could have imagined.
After that there were other words that needed to be chosen mid-year. Words like "Grief" and "Gratitude"and "Sunrays."
I was a little weary of choosing a new word or words for 2016. You can probably understand why.
But I am going to. I need to leave this dark year of unwanted change and reluctant bravery behind.
So here are my words: "Shine Bright."
I even got a mug:
The world can be such a dark and scary place. My hope for 2016 is that I can take all I have learned from my dad, the gratitude and perspective I have gathered amidst the darkness of 2015, and BE a light.
I'm lucky to have an awesome family who remind me on a daily basis that I need to make the world brighter. For them.
I came across this quote the other day that sums up my 2015, and gives me purpose for 2016.
So with that, I thank you. And invite you to "shine bright" with me in 2016.
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