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I wonder what new adventures will come my way this
year. Our theme for January is STORY, a perfect concept
to explore at the beginning of a new year. I am excited
because I wonder what new chapter will come my way.
What will I will need to do and say in support of those
who I fear will become more vulnerable if new discrimi
natory policies or laws are put in place. On top of that, I
am hitting the ¾ of a century marker in my life. (I won’t
be alone, but will be joined by several of our members
during this auspicious year.) While some of this will be
faced with fear and trembling, I can’t help but be excited
to see where life will take me.
This year, each of us will create a new chapter in the
story that is our life. We can approach this adventure
with any number of emotions—excitement, anxiety, fear,
determination, curiosity, resilience. The list could go on.
The journey about which we write our story will be
shaped by our intention and attitude, as well as the com
panions who journey with us. For me, it feels that inten
tion, attitude and companions are particularly important
in life. I can’t manage to go it alone, because one thing I
learned during the pandemic was how much I need a
community that will support me and remind me not to
take things too seriously. I need a clear intention about
the values I wish to carry with me. I also need to be re
minded at times that my attitude can help determine the
outcome of events.
So, I hope you will join me on the journey of 2025. Get a
little older with me. Take on some challenges with me.
Explore some inner corners and some new ideas. At the
end of this year, we will indeed have some new stories to
share.
Happy New Year!
Terre