As a new year begins, I found myself reflecting on the past year. Life is filled with changes -- some are thrust upon us while others are chosen by us. Both arrive with little information on how the change will develop. Without that pre-cognition, we must manage the changes. This is rarely an easy task. Each year, life rhythms change based on small to large alterations. This past year has been no exception. Learning to manage the differences we encounter involves some sense of hope.
Eleven years ago (yes -- 11!), I began a metaphorical journey in the form of this blog. Today, I read through blog posts for the first day of each year. Themes of finding inner peace and practicing hope seemed front and center. While it is an arbitrary date to begin a new year, we often approach it as a time to start anew. I am still searching for understanding and a sense of inner acceptance and calm. My plan is to continue the blog for another year as I find this space helpful to examine changes and learnings -- my ponderings, if you will. Finding new songs to mix in with the old can bring a pleasant musical end to the day. When thinking of the song to share today, I kept coming back to the song that helped me explain what intention of the blog journey. So, I share with you the first song featured here 3651 posts ago. <smile> Keep safe. Enjoy!
River of Dreams -- Billy Joel
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