As 2013 comes to a close .....

The sky is dark grey
The sun has left for today, to rise again tomorrow.
This now, old year comes to a close, tomorrow a new year will begin......

All endings are beginnings, all beginnings are endings ... I don't remember who said that... Shakespeare? Maybe ....

I'm not a great fan of New Year's Eve, for me it's always a time of reflection. Thinking about what has been and what is yet to come.

This past year has been a total mixture of everything, happy times, disappointments, family times, transitions, actively leaving the past behind, searching for a new future, moving home, enjoying nature and all life's simplicity, shunning old habits, getting rid of the clutter both physical and mentally .... as the year ends I'm feeling quite tired, but always hopeful that the future will bring good things, meaningful times, love and friendships....

I will be starting a new job in January, I'm nervous, I want it to be the right path for me. My three words for 2014 are confidence, caring and creativity. I want to rid myself of the anxiety I often feel about life itself, caring for people will be a big part of my new path, and it is vital that I find that creative spark inside me once again. It has been missing for these past few months, but its my creativity that gives me peace, happiness and a sense of self worth. Caring for those who need a little help will be good for me; I hope that I in turn can bring a little light into their lives.

Who knows what will have taken place by the end of 2014. My destiny is of my own doing, only I can make things happen and I sincerely hope that I do.