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Perspective
Life can seem awful and unfixable until the universe shifts a little and the observation point is altered, and then suddenly, everything seems more bearable.
It’s almost the beginning of another year, and we all know what happens then. New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a classic human move. And to be honest, no-one can blame anyone for making 2021 resolutions, considering the rollercoaster of a year we’ve just had. The fact that we have survived this far is reason enough to be grateful and to celebrate in our own way. But have you ever wondered why most of the resolutions that we make at the beginning of the year become just a far-gone memory come December? Well, I have. And I’m here to share with you what I found out. Let’s start at the roots, shall we?
It’s December 31st, New Year’s Eve. You’ve spent the day taking count of your year and imagining all the wonderful possibilities that the coming year has to offer. The daydream excites you. But then you get the sinking feeling you always get when the year is ending. What do you have to show for this year? There are obviously a few achievements here and there but to you, they seem trivial in the grand scheme of things. You promise yourself that this coming year, you are only chasing the Instagram-worthy moments. You want to be great or nothing. So…
