so the negative one in me would say exactly that. Happy New Year! But...is it? How do you know? sure we all have high hopes, aspirations and wishes for the year ahead, but how can we be so sure that it is going to happen? we do not have a crystal ball, and we certainly don't want to wish upon us any of the negative things that the year behind has brought...so what makes it a "Happy New Year!"?
One may say, who the hell are you to to be so negative, and for those.. get over it, it is in my nature... and for the rest...well you should know that i will be able to turn this into a positive in some way shape or form... well sorda, but it might take some time.. and well it has been some while.. so buckle up kids.
one can only hope that the year ahead will be full of well wishes, prosperity and love...for those that have had a great year, they can tell you that all of this may be possible. now for most, who have loved and who have lost this can be something that is slightly daunting. i reflect on something that is slightly personal to those that i love and call my own.
now, a few years ago my family found themselves in a dark place. one that was full of sadness and more fear that one can put into words. with the holidays in full effect, and a dad in the hospital looking seriousness in the face.. things can be tricky. so sure, when one says Happy New Year while lying in a hospital bed..you better bet that it will be the case...but what about all of those who like i mentioned earlier, have loved and lost...
again, on a personal note a close family friend loses their friend, father and husband..now you can't tell me.. i don't care who you are "Happy New Year" because you know what, the past one sucked.. maybe not for the whole time, but at the end... is most definitely did. sure there was happiness scattered throughout and there were positive vibes, but one can most certainly say that during the toughest of times, no year would be a happy one.
now, as the countdown begins, and the conversations get quiet with loved ones to our left and right... i can only think about those who won't at the stroke of midnight have the one to whisper... i love you, or happy new year. this makes me sad. very sad... but yet it is something that grips our guts and allows for the simple hope that you know what... i hope next year is better, i hope next year is happier, and i hope next year will be one for the books. not in the way that was the last, or maybe one of a darker time, but yet one of a wishful, smiling and pleasant time... because after all, we all want a Happy New Year!
So, what makes your new year happy? Do you have it? If not, what can you do to f i n d it?
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