What's Goin On
Tags: You time, Marvin Gaye, New Year's resolutions, goals, Christmas, relaxation, Setting goals
Happy New Year to you all!
This time is always a bit of strain for so many people. To me, it's always been a bit of an anti-climax. I can remember festive periods gone by when everything seemed to slow down, people had fun and enjoyed some rest and some time with friends and family. It was a time where many people had a chance to reflect and think about the year ahead. This seems to be almost impossible today because of the crazy pace of life we live. There are so many pressures in this commercial world we live in. I couldn't believe, on Christmas Eve, reading a newspaper advert for a sale in a big store that was starting on Christmas day on-line. What's going on?
In the past, I've gone away at this time of year and had a quiet time escaping the parties and spending some quiet time with close friends. I always take time to think about the year ahead and focus on what's important.
"What's Going On" is a song by Marvin Gaye, it's about the difficulties and hardships people face in this sometimes mad, bad and crazy world. One of the lines in the song is "there's got to be another way"
So let me ask you, "What's going on in your life?" and "How do you feel about your life?" These might seem like deep questions but what I am encouraging you to do is to reflect and ponder about your life and what's important to you. Check out my mini-guide to a great 2008 because there is another way:
What about you? Have you got anything that you think would be fundamental to making your '08 Great? I look forward to your comments...
Take care,
Pete
Life can be so much better with the duck silenced. I had two experiences on the last day of the year. First, there were guests and I was not as ready as I should be. And we have such a good time despite "Mrs Manners" thinking I was wrong. So when the voice begun talking "you should have done this and that" I simply shut it up and moved on. Next, someone called me up and said things that hurt me. The duck was away (as I have silenced it)so I was free to see what was really happening. The person was in a very low mood. She has suffered so much in past years and is quite sensitive to others problems. She called up again to ask me to forgive her. There was nothing to forgive. I just tried my best to help her feel better for the "Reveillon".
By the way I live in a farm and six little beautiful wood ducks were born on December 30. They are lovely!
I'm so glad you're getting on so well with The Duck... It's most interesting you said "I was free to see what was really happening" - that's great!
May your six little wood ducks give you further reminders when you need them (*if* you need them) :)
Reveillon - Wikipedia:
In Portuguese-speaking countries, it is a designation for the party preceding the New Year's Day. The name of this dinner is based on the word réveil (meaning "waking"), because participation involves staying awake until midnight and beyond.