We’re a few days into 2025 now, and I can’t say I’ve really had time either for reflection on the year gone by or anticipation of the year ahead, as I operate in “let’s just try to keep this thing afloat” mode during school vacations.
This was a wonderful read for me today, especially because, like you note in #10, I am also struggling with my prayer life and getting anything out of going to mass. I often remind myself that consolations are gifts and aren't meant to last forever, and that many people experience the same, even if I don't know it. Whenever I feel most down, I comfort myself by the knowledge that this is where I belong, in the church, with my family, even when I don't 'feel' what I used to feel. Wishing you a very joyous new year and looking forward to your writings as this year goes on.
I love a good New Year's reflection post. I'm going to keep thinking about (and trying, trying!!) to pursue this - 'look toward the future with curiosity, but not fixation."
I resonate with so much of this. I was just discussing #7 with a relative yesterday and how often people create boundaries in an ill-fated attempt to change someone else, but really boundaries are about control ourselves not others (related to #9).
yes, for sure - the FIRST thing that should be made clear about boundaries is that it has to be something the person setting the boundary can do *themselves*, not expect others to conform to their expectations. Also - I almost always read your posts, and I always get something out of them. Thank you for writing!
This was a wonderful read for me today, especially because, like you note in #10, I am also struggling with my prayer life and getting anything out of going to mass. I often remind myself that consolations are gifts and aren't meant to last forever, and that many people experience the same, even if I don't know it. Whenever I feel most down, I comfort myself by the knowledge that this is where I belong, in the church, with my family, even when I don't 'feel' what I used to feel. Wishing you a very joyous new year and looking forward to your writings as this year goes on.
Thank you so much 💛
Just to say, I really really enkpy your writing, and gain a lot from it. Thank you! Here's to 2025!
Wow that’s such a kind thing to say, thank you. I appreciate it a lot
Loved these reflections!
I love a good New Year's reflection post. I'm going to keep thinking about (and trying, trying!!) to pursue this - 'look toward the future with curiosity, but not fixation."
So easy to write, so hard to do... haha
I resonate with so much of this. I was just discussing #7 with a relative yesterday and how often people create boundaries in an ill-fated attempt to change someone else, but really boundaries are about control ourselves not others (related to #9).
yes, for sure - the FIRST thing that should be made clear about boundaries is that it has to be something the person setting the boundary can do *themselves*, not expect others to conform to their expectations. Also - I almost always read your posts, and I always get something out of them. Thank you for writing!