Hey, Jhana’s Supporters! It’s your disability advocate and writer, Jhana. I hope you’re all doing well. I honestly can’t believe 2024 is finally over. This year went by really fast. I’m in my last year at Full Sail University. If I pass my current class, I will have three months to graduate with a BFA in Creative Writing. My goals for this year are to become a better writer, start my freelance writing career, and begin writing as a columnist. I’m also working on my book “Cursed Hearts.” I hope to finish editing it soon so I can publish it by the end of next year or the beginning of 2026. Now, let's get into today’s blog.
Today, I want to talk about new beginnings and how you can celebrate the New Year. I never liked or understood the new year growing up. But everything changed in 2018 when my fiance came to Hawaii from Massachusetts.
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but we met on Facebook in 2017. When he came over to visit me, we made our relationship official. Our anniversary is when he came on January 9th. It's been 7 years since he moved to Hawaii. In today’s blog, I won’t really focus on my love life, but I want to acknowledge how challenging the start of a new year can be. That’s why you should make it a habit to create New Year’s Resolutions.
Embracing New Beginnings: The Significance of New Year’s Day
New Year's Day symbolizes new beginnings. It’s a chance to reflect on positivity and change. It represents hope, renewal, and the opportunity to make positive life changes.
What exactly do new beginnings mean? New beginnings could mean new changes or something completely different and unique to you. You can let go of past disappointments and embrace the possibilities that lie before you. Celebrating them can help set a more positive tone for the rest of the year.
Mindful Resolution: Setting Intentions from the Year Ahead
Setting New Year’s resolutions is a tradition for many people. It’s a wonderful time to set goals for a better life and a brighter future. Setting goals and ambitions can encourage you to think deeply about what you want to achieve and how you want to feel throughout the year.
We can create a more meaningful and fulfilling journey by aligning our resolutions with our core values and aspirations. You need to make sure your intentions in the new year are positive.
Celebration Ideas: Unique Ways to Ring in the New Year
Until my early 20s, I thought celebrating the new year meant throwing a party and playing with fireworks. But everything changed as I got older, more specifically after meeting Rob and creating a home with him in Hawaii. I found that the beginning of the year is more meaningful than I used to think.
Consider unique ways to celebrate New Year’s Day that bring you joy and new connections. I never thought of January as a new beginning. As I mentioned at the beginning of this blog, Rob came to Hawaii seven years ago, and New Beginnings is our theme. So we celebrate the whole month of January, especially the day he arrived: January 9th, around 8 p.m.
The second way to celebrate is to make changes and stick to them. Since around Christmas, I started walking again and plan to keep that momentum. I also found out that no one cares or looks at me funny when I use my walker.
Creating Meaningful Traditions: Building Joyful Memories
Traditions can be crucial in how we experience New Year’s Day, as they help us create lasting memories. After I quit drinking and smoking cigarettes and marijuana, I no longer did anything special for New Year’s. Everything also stopped when my grandma and uncle passed away.
That’s when traditions can come in. By intentionally creating and participating in traditions that resonate with us, we not only celebrate the new year but also strengthen our relationships and create joy-filled moments that we can cherish for years to come.
Reflecting on the Past: Gratitude Practices for a Fresh Start
Reflecting on the past year is very important for personal growth and renewal. Showing gratitude allows us to acknowledge what we learned and how we grew, as well as appreciate those who supported us along the way.
Setting aside time for gratitude practices, such as journaling or sharing with loved ones, can help us enter the new year with a heart full of appreciation. It also clears the path for new opportunities and positive experiences. So, here’s a happy and positive 2025!
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