Learn, Live, Love, Welcome 2017

Can you believe that a new year is once again upon us. For me it’s a time to be thankful and to start afresh, to start the year with a determination, knowing 2017 offers yet another opportunity to try again and be excited about what I can achieve.

Albert Einstein said, ‘Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.’

Just for interests sake, 2017 is the year of the Rooster, starting from January 28th, and ending on February 15th, 2018. The year of the Rooster is tenth in the Chinese zodiac. Each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year cycle. Years of the Rooster include 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029. People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous, and talented. Roosters are also very confident in themselves.

I think of a New Year as a perfect opportunity to review and think about what I would like to happen over the next twelve months. I know it’s a cliché and we say the same thing every year BUT one of these years I’ll definitely make my goals come true. I’ve jotted down how I believe my goals can be achieved. I might give you some ideas.

The power of positive thinking…
I know you will be thinking , just another cliché! But this one happens to be TRUE! I read once that it is not what happens to you that counts as much as how you react to what happens.

Put in the effort…
I believe the only way to get what you want is to put in the effort required to get it. I have many people ask me about my path-breaking effort as an independent/self publisher and they often shocked when they learn the HUGE amount of effort I have had to put into this journey so far. And I’m about a mile down the road – of a thousand mile journey!! There are still dramas but I’m handling them with a more positive frame of mind.

There’s always failure…
Failure is not failure when you learn from it. For me failure or my mistakes have forced me to learn new skills.

Do what you are passionate about…
Look at your past achievements. What you are passionate about? This passion may help you discover what it is you wish to do. If you’re a writer write about what you LOVE!

Setting your goals…
We have nearly come the full circle! Time to turn your passion into a practical reality.

Finally one of the most important lessons in life…
Giving back to others! The absolute best aspect of achieving some success is that it enables you to help others achieve the same.

Everyone needs a reminder now and again as they strive to turn their idea, plan or dream into reality.
Take it from me, it is never too late and one is never too old to achieve life’s goals! All you have to do is take that first step on the road to your dreams! I still may have many miles ahead of me but at least I’m well on my way.
Wishing you beautiful moments, treasured memories, and all the blessings a heart can know.

Happy New Year.

Carmel