The days after Christmas are full of TV programmes that try to show us the "highlights" and "most touching moments" of the past year. It is the attempt to catch and hold the time that is passing. Well, apart from the fact that we know we cannot really do that, we should also be aware that December 31st is an arbitrary date to do so. For me the end of a school year (in Germany it is in summer) has always been more important as a point of transition from one cycle of my life to the other. My Chinese friends celebrate their new year on February 3rd. So one could just ignore the date, celebrate a party and then battle the hangover the next day.
However, I have also looked back and found that the past year had the usual mix of ups and downs:
Some of the happiness I found turned out to be an illusion - but most of it was more substantial.
I made an exciting journey and met friends on another continent.
I had success in my job, but also a lot more work and less free time.
I was sick and healthy, like every year.
I was worried and scared, sad and in tears, happy and full of laughter.
I made mistakes and learned from them.
I guess, the next year will not be much different. I have things I can look forward to (si Dios quiere), I alreaday know at least one moment that makes me apprehensive, there will be moments of fear, there will be challenges and joys... There will be LIFE !
At the end of this year I say a deeply felt "thank you" to all the people who crossed my way last year- to the ones I will never see again as well as to the ones who stay with me. I am thankful for the laughter you gave me, the support, the lessons you taught me, the sorrows you let me share ... I am thankful for you being in my life.
I wish us all a peaceful new year !
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