Contact us at: whispernthunder1@gmail.com2025 Reflection
~ Debby Ball
I see and hear people write and talk about
the hope and wish that 2025 will be a better
year than this last year, along with saying
good riddance and how terrible, etc. I give
this much thought and come to a more
hopeful perspective.
First, my hope is that I will be a better me
in the days that follow, that is my goal as
well as my hope.
Second, while there were many tough obstacles that made life challenging in ways that others may not have seen, experiences that came with pain and loss, I can reflect on history of those who faced even tougher obstacles, challenges, loss and pain than I and many of us will ever understand. In that reflection, I allow the experiences and challenges to create a deeper compassion, sense of empathy and understanding for the ancestors of my own and many others, who faced trials and tribulations and yet still persevered and held tight to hope for their people and the generations to come, along with the struggles, hurt and pain of so many of my fellow beings around the earth.
Finally, I reflect back and feel gratitude for the gifts that were, and continue to be, right in front of me. Yes there were challenges and loss and heartache. But there were also gifts, gifts of love, compassion, empathy and kindness, as just a small example.
I am grateful for the time to grow and heal and embrace self reflection. I am grateful for those others who found a deeper meaning to life and those who lived in and shared compassion and love. I am grateful for coming to fully understand that peace begins in me. And I am grateful for all of Earth, the Sun, the Moon, the Wind and the Water. I am grateful for all beings that share our existence with us. I am grateful for the opportunity of the human walk to experience all the senses of the physical world. And I am grateful for the energy force that is in me and connects me with all others. As all people move forward ready to celebrate the concept of new year, I hope they will also remember to be grateful for all that was positive and good in the past year. May you all be greeted with love, compassion, kindness and peaceful hearts today and all days. And may you offer the same.