The promise of a new year. A time of renewed hope — resolve — to make this the best year yet.
Something curious came to me this morning; I worked while others in the office had the day off.
This has happened of late, my being expected to work because I am remote, while others are given paid early-day leave(s). I felt slightly resentful at one point in the day yet realized I can use this as a catalyst for change.
This situation is showing me my own work ethic and clarifying what I want.
“Former” me would have stewed on the “unfairness” or remained angry. Instead, I recognized the feeling and wrote to myself that, rather than maintain an anger focus, I can use this energy for good.
Another lesson I heard recently was that our feelings are not who we are, i.e., replace “I am” _____ (whichever feeling), with “I feel” ________. This allows the feeling to pass through rather than define and stay stuck within us.
I designate who I am and what I receive.
__
For further reading, I recommend:
“The Untethered Soul” by Michael Singer
“Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness” by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
David Bayer’s podcast of 1/1/26 (“A Changed Mind”)
