Man lives in a world of surmise, of mystery, of uncertainties.

John Dewey

Today I await uncertain news. It could alter my every tomorrow or only a few. I abandon thought, my mind weightless. It’s in this eerie peace that I resign to whatever comes, simply is.

January often embarks us into uncertainty. Our previous year’s plans satisfied by a few gained goals. ‘There’s always next year,’ is consistent comfort food for the ambitious; we feed on crumbs while believing the bigger bite lies just in reach. 

The past few Januarys has played by different rules. Some of us experienced no gains, no crumbs, and goals lost. A few have now reestablish their foothold and congratulations are in order. To those still off-balance, don’t give up. Don’t allow a January side-eye to discourage even small triumphs toward normalcy. Check yourself and breathe deeply. Returning to square one is a fresh start. 

These turbulent years made me wiser. I stare down January curve-balls I now read. I’m on to them. I’m rebuilding, rebranding, and returning to my square-one, fresh start. My new forward is to not replay failures and expand on every small success. Simplicity ironically gained after forced reinvention of my wheel.

I tell this story because it is not singular. It’s your story or of someone you know. I share because the unknown can be tamed. It can become less feared, and we can become more fearless. 

And I’m determined no matter the outcome, my awaited news will not affect my shiny new wheel, my reinvention of me. It’s merely a curveball, and I’ve gained experience. 

January 2023. Be brave, start fresh, and make yours good!

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