January 1, 2024
The last two years were hard. I battled breast cancer and my life changed in so many ways. I went from feeling comfortable with the idea of time to feeling weighed down by the pressure of now. I faced some of my worst fears. I sifted through my experiences and gained perspectives about who I was and what mattered to me. I was humbled and supported. I understood human nature in new and intimate ways. I was treated by everyday heroes. I was supported by loved ones but also forgotten by people I once loved. Strength is something we are forced to embrace in moments such as these. Being positive helps us get through the worst of what we all face every day. Hard days come for us all and we all get through them the best we can. I will always be grateful to anyone who reached out to tell me that my life mattered to them. Your lives matter to me too. All of us matter. I hope this year we recognize the importance of how we treat one another. I hope we’ll learn to speak to each with understanding and kindness. I hope we can stop pushing people down and we will learn the value of supporting each other as we all muddle through this world together. Our world doesn’t need more negativity, it needs more love, understanding and acceptance. We need to open our hearts and minds. Life is too short to fear things we do not understand. It’s too short for grudges. It’s too short for cruelty. Life is a gift and every year is a chance to get better. Believe in who you want to be. Believe in the future.
Sending you love today and every day.
Happy New Year!
