Although its rather belated, but still appropriate, Happy New Year. 2011 was fine, now on to the glorious 2012. Isn't it great to transition from one year to the next? I love it. This year I was privileged to be able to bring in 2012 first by singing (for hours) which was so much fun. After, it was time to party. One of my best friends and I, packed into her car and prepared to drive all around South Florida. We went from one side of town to the other... From house to house, we hugged and kissed probably thirty people in a matter of two hours. Adventurous. Our final party destination was wonderful. A house full of church family welcomed us with joy. The home was anything but quiet. Its hard for me to think of the words to describe the life that was in that house on New Year's Eve. When the clock turned "twelve" and the ball in Time's Square dropped, we all made a toast and took a sip of our sparkling cider. But what came next... unfortunately I've never really done before... Everyone who was in this house got into a circle and said our first prayer for 2012. Prayer is usual for me. As a kid my mother always kissed me goodnight and left the room by saying, "Say your prayers!" Now that I dont live with her anymore, I suppose it's kind of stuck. Its my way of life. At midnight of the typical New Years, i'll say "thank you Jesus for a new year" but nothing special. This evening was wonderful.
In the moment of prayer, I felt as though the words that were spoken went directly up to Heaven. Nothing stopping them. I believe they did. But in the short time, before our celebration really began, I became particularly aware that I was now able to dismiss my last year and move on - forever. Last year was somewhat difficult for me. There were a lot of peeks, but also a lot of pits. I needed 2012 more than i realized. I needed to get back to my roots by moving forward. And it happened. Almost instantly I was refreshed and ready to be myself again. Im not totally sure how this happens, all I know is that it is indeed possible. I think it was done in that very simple moment of "New Year's first prayer."
This year, I am completely determined to make the most out of every experience. Yes, even the bad ones. Im looking for peace, patience, love and a few other things... I know - without a shadow of a doubt - they will be found. 2012 has already begun to surprised me. My dreams are becoming clearer and closer and that makes me happy. Im waiting for more answers, but I know they're coming. The best part of 2012 is the renewed passion and anticipation. This is my year. This is your year. This is Our year.
Name it and claim it baby! Welcome to the new chapter of life, I dare you, write in CAPITOL LETTERS. And better still, write your story in
LIVING COLOR.
Discovering my Dream,
Amk
