The Close of Another Year: Reflections 2008

By far I must say that 2008 has been a rather interesting year. I have learned a great deal about people, made wonderful long-lasting friendships, and learned a great deal about myself.

As we come to the end of 2008 I wanted to take the time to reflect on the year, not with negativity (although the year started out with great adversity) but with a fondness. The close of the year symbolizes rebirth and regeneration. A birth of a Phoenix to rise anew.

I have learned that although some friendships had to end, new ones began stronger, and better. My friends, those who have been with me throughout the constant changes still remain the same (meaning I didn't have to be on guard and protect myself from the never ending line of opportunists that crossed my path) I never had to worry one bit about my sanity with my true friends. I never had to walk away from drama, or feel discontented.

It is with this blog that I honor my friends. I am thankful for the realness. Their honesty, their truth. These are the same people that have stuck with me through thick or thin, throughout all of my trials and tribulations, and I feel stronger everyday just knowing these invaluable people are a part of my life.

They always say that when one door closes, another one full of opportunity opens. I have seen many closed doors this year, yet I have walked through many open doors and the people I have met on the other side of the door have been beautiful. I am thankful.

It is such a good feeling to meet others that for all intents and purposes vibrate on the same vibrational pattern as myself. I love the fact that I don't have to explain thoughts or feelings because it is like unspoken words...we know what is being said and we continue to enrich each others lives with more knowledge and awareness. It is not about how much money we make or how many items we possess, it is from our hearts.

No one competes with friend's lists in MySpace, no one cares. No one feels slighted because someone is paying more attention to another because we are all secure within ourselves enough to know that placing such importance on things that small is not worth the time or the energy. I had wasted a great deal of time with insecure, immature people to know that my time is too valuable to be involved with people and their idiosyncrasies.

The new year brings about new beginnings. The new year symbolizes new birth and regeneration, and I just wanted to take this time to thank those important to me and recognize them and let them know just how much I appreciate them.

You are truly loved.

Peace and blessings for the new year!