Another year gone. By my timeline, it went by pretty steadily until summer, then sprinted full pelt to the finish line. December 31st, the day at the end. Hogmanay always used to be the main celebration in Scotland, Christmas was never really a big deal. Capitalism made sure that changed but still, Hogmanay holds a prominent position on Scotland's calendar. It's not particularly clear why, there's links to Norse celebrations of winter solstice, plus Pagan and Celtic traditions, but its all quite vague. I suspect the Scots' love of alcohol may have a role to play. Whatever the reason, the 1st and 2nd are public holidays here which eases us gently into the new year. Moving gently through life feels like a good idea in general; equipped with a calm, clear mind, we can begin to untangle the complicated and make sense of the madness. Finding the stillness is the first hurdle, especially for a mind high on anxiety and addicted to panic. Stop, breathe in, breathe out, move forward. It's all we can do.
2021. Not the best year, not the worst year. A little bit of good and a little bit of bad, mostly a lot of vast, nothingness and confusion. I'm okay with that. I'm laying low for as as long as it takes. I've learned that nothing good comes from a forced decision; when you know, you know and if you don't, wait until you do. That's my plan. Here are the thoughts i'm choosing to carry into 2022: You don't have to be the best to be good. Adventure does not always have to be grand. Happiness does to have to be conditional. Don't believe everything you tell yourself. Nothing is truly black and white. Things are probably not as bad as you think. Just because there is so much pain and sadness in the world, does not meant you deserve to be suffering too. Its okay not to know what you’re doing, no one is checking, there is no exam to sit or anyone to explain yourself to. Your terms are the right terms. I think; I'm making it up as I go.
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