2015 2016

I've been catching up on everyone's blogs this morning and felt compelled to mull over the change in the year and the passing of time. I can't say I'm sad to see 2015 end. It sucked. But I also can't see how 2016 will be any different, what, just because I had to change the calendar on the wall? Red heelers mixed with blue heelers instead of just the latter. Big change.

The change in the date is inconsequential. I remember writing about this last year and my opinion obviously hasn't changed. The only real change comes from within, when people feel compelled to "start fresh". Perhaps the date triggers this but only because its a reminder of the passing of time and therefore the lack of or wasting of time. Or, perhaps less negatively, the ability to cherish our time, make the most of our time.

So I suppose it does make sense, that ringing in the new year also signifies an new beginning. It is, after all, the biggest annual reminder of the passing of time. But therein lies the problem- it only occurs once a year. So I say lets build in a few more of these renewal dates. How about once a month. That sounds reasonable, doesn't it? Then once a month we can reinvigorate ourselves, do a spot check and move off again in the right direction if we find ourselves going astray. Sounds solid.

Everyone sees where I'm going here, eh?

If you hear me yelling "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" at our next meeting don't be surprised.