For many of us, this week leading up to January 1st is a time for reflection on the year gone by and anticipation of the year to come. There is danger in potentially losing focus by dwelling in the past or worrying the future; that is counter to being fully present. Instead, use those thoughts to pinpoint opportunities for actions you can take today.
I recently came across the quote below, credited to author Neil Gaiman, on GoodReads.com. I love the emphasis on new mistakes as an outcome of action. What a great thought to launch a new year with!
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.
So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.
I wish us much discovery – and new mistakes – in all our fully present days to come. Happy new year!
