2022, To new beginnings
“ Do not judge me yet because given the whole story you would understand my attachment.”
I have had my phone for four years now. I am so fond of it that I actually named it “Toughie” That phone is sturdy! Anyone who knows me knows how old and burned out that phone is. They all comment on how I need a new phone. Words cannot even begin to describe the memories, joys, pains, disappointments, and growth I have experienced with the phone. Toughie is a loyal servant and I am so attached to her. Even when I know that it is time to let her go and try something new or get another phone, I am not ready to do so because the idea of a new phone is honestly scary and unfamiliar. So I keep holding onto her and hoping that she can last for one more year.
I know what you are thinking. How can I get so attached to a phone when I can get something better and with even more advanced features? Yes, I know. I ask myself the same thing all the time because it looks so worn out. It’s yellow jacket is falling apart along the edges. The yellow has faded into white patches and despite my efforts in trying to get a new jacket, the sellers tell me that they do not have a phone jacket for toughie. “The model is too rare”, “People no longer make phone jackets for these phones.” I know that they are just being polite by calling the phone rare. The appropriate description should be “a very old model whose cover we no longer sell.”
If you are judging me, hold up! Do not judge me yet because given the whole story you would understand my attachment. You might even have things you personally haven’t let go of even when we are beginning the new year. A year we are hoping is time to start all over, to do things differently for those who want to change a thing or two, to be more consistent if you have been doing well and wish to stay on track. However, beginnings can be difficult because there is so much comfort and familiarity in the old.
Toughie may have been my small rock, but I cannot hold onto her forever. You too cannot hold onto 2021 because in some ways, toughie and 2021 are alike. Just like I am letting toughie go, you need to let some things from 2021 go. Think about the things from 2021 that you have been attached to but do not need during this year and let them go so that you can start on a clean slate. For example, try something new, attack the year from day one! Start all over again. The truth is that nobody has it all figured out. Just like you, we are all trying to settle into this new year and see how things will go. In the meantime, be grateful despite the negativity around you, courageous despite the fear and failures you will face this year, strong despite your mistakes and short comings, kind and merciful to others despite what is done to you.
Do not forget to give God a chance this year. If you were like me, you probably went through some months of 2021 like a Ninja, all on your own with some struggles, worries and pain that you are yet to share. Therapy may be a little bit expensive, but God’s presence is a good place to start. You might have left a trail of mistakes and regrets in 2021 but give God a chance to walk with you and guide you because there is so much grace and comfort in His arms. Allow Him to meet you halfway this year.
This year, let some things go! Look back at 2021 and be grateful for all it’s memories, joys, pains, disappointments, and growth. Then turn around and walk freely into 2022 ready to start on a new journey. May your 2022 be filled with blessings, opportunities, good health, love, and acceptance for you and for those you love. I also hope that the stories I share with you entertain you and remind you that you are doing your best every day.
Happy New Year ! 🎉🥳
