On the Eve of New Year’s Eve

Here’s to a Peaceful 2023

On the eve of New Year's Eve, I am grateful. This year has tried me and tested me, and I am better for it. Tonight, I am reminded of all that I was able to accomplish this past year. I brought so many of my ideas to life, and while I wanted to do more, I have learned from 2022 that being satisfied is also a blessing. There is so much that 2022 taught me, and here are few of the lessons I learned: 

• 2022 taught me to take action in my life.

• 2022 taught me that my life is my responsibility. 

• 2022 taught me that to make the most of my life, I have to confront the very thing that threatens it even if I am that thing.

• 2022 taught me that everything is a decision.

• 2022 taught me to always be curious.

On the eve of New Year’s Eve, I find that I am ready to move forward armed with the lessons that this year and past years have taught me. I am not motivated to do so simply because a new year approaches, for I have been on the verge of an awakening for a long time now. I find that I am motivated to move forward for one reason only, and that reason is this: for the first time in a very long time, I am not afraid. 

Before I go, I want to share Oprah’s wish for us. She says that it has become a mantra of hers that she uses to bless herself and others, and when I read it, I immediately thought, this is perfect. Absolutely perfect. So like Oprah, I share it with you because it is my sincere hope that it will bless you and me in 2023 and the years that follow.

I wish for you no fear in your life, no fear in your decision-making, no fear in moving forward or making changes, no fear in your relationships, no fear in doing what it takes to live your best life daily. No fear, just peace. No fear, just peace.

Oprah

Lovingly,