For many years, I have been writing this to recap the year that left and to welcome the year that is starting. Thanks friends and family who read this and send me notes, comments, good wishes,
blessings and a lot more. I am always grateful for that. This year's post
is very personal.
2024 for me and my family was a year like no other. We did
so many things that in any circumstance will be listed as huge ups in life. My
wife started a new Job, my older son got into the college of his choice, we
bought a new house so all that can be listed as a big bold check mark in the
list of life. But before any of these, one person decided to not read any of my
blogs. Not just any reader, the most important one, the one who has been
my critic and my mentor in every step of my life, My Mom. She decided to leave
us all in February of 2024. While the year gave many material things, it
took a large chunk of the heart and soul away.
It is painful to lose a part of you, however in this case I
didn't lose a part, I lost the 'Whole' that I have been comfortably a part
of all my life. She used to say that I will always be a child in her
eyes. I always felt strange, how can she even think that, for a 50-year-old
man. But since the day I lost her, I frequently feel lost like a child.
I strongly believe that, after she ascended to heaven, she
negotiated with the almighty to grant us all so many things that we had wanted
for quite some time. Like a new job for my wife, a new home for us all, a
transfer to a better place for my brother, admission to the college of choice
for 2 of her grandchildren; the list goes on. We all want to enjoy
those blessings with her, but she is not here anymore. Knowing her, she will be
celebrating each of these gifts from where she is. She celebrated everyone's
success (irrespective of her relation with that person) from the core of
her caring heart.
Anyhow this is a post is about welcoming 2025, and as promised
on Jan 1 2024, let us review the list we made at the start of 2024 and recommit
for 2025
Humanity - I still repeat my OSOR (One Species
One Race) slogan as we need that more and more. Let us attempt to break away
the race, region and gender identities. Be PROUD OF OSOR each day of the
year.
Family – A key reason for being, a key motivation for
doing what all one does. Health is very precious, I wrote this last year, and repeat again
for everyone, you may not even know what you are WORTH TO SOMEONE; stay healthy for your family each day of the year
Kids - To my son and my niece in college, now that
you are enjoying independence; I encourage you to SPREAD THE WINGS even
wider while also suggesting to STRENGTHEN THE ROOTS that have made who you are. For my younger boy; you can shine brighter than most, keep faith
and focus. All kids SHINE BRIGHT each day of the year.
Friends - Can not be more grateful for each one of
you. Last year I requested you to "BE THERE" and you were there when
I needed it. I will not take it for granted as blessings should never be taken
for granted. I hope to stay worthy of having each one of you in my life. I PROMISE
TO BE THERE for you each day of the year
Self – On 1st January 2024 I wrote HOLD
ON (no matter what the challenge, the stakes or the state of mind).
Didn't know that I would be tested on that promise, I did not break it.
What remains is still too worthy to give up. Revising the promise to HOLD ON
(No matter what the challenge, the stakes or the state of mind) each day of the
year.
Celebration - Celebrating everyone’s
achievements can be so liberating and fulfilling. CELEBRATE
each day of the year
God - You only know what you do. I am not complaining
about what was lost in 2024; and I repeat my request to GUIDE AND HEAL,
listen to our prayers or don't but give us all what is best for us each day of
the year
HAPPY NEW YEAR MAY THIS YEAR BE EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY FOR YOU
2024 note to revisit: https://nuancesofbeing.blogspot.com/2024/01/welcome-2024.html
