On the Eve of a New Year

Typically sung when the clock strikes midnight, the traditional Scottish song "Auld Lang Syne," literally means "old long since," or in layman's terms, "days gone by." There is a particular line in the song that I especially resonate with:

"For auld lang syne my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindess yet, for auld lang syne."

It is at this time of year that we often reflect upon the year past. It may have held memorable moments, ones that brought joy as well as ones that brought sadness. We may have achieved some important goals in our life, or struggled in feeling lost.  We may have felt fulfilled in our relationships, or contended at times with loneliness. Regardless of the type of year we had, the thought that

we can take a cup of kindness for the year gone past is a gracious act

. It is saying thank you; for both the gifts and the lessons that this year has brought; encompassing gratitude for the experience. It is also at this time of year that we often put to mind resolutions for the year to come; it is a time to begin again. Perhaps in our reflection of what we wish to improve in the new year, we can take a second cup of kindness; this one as a reminder to be gentle to ourselves. :) Photo credit: http://Photo by Sarthak Navjivan on Unsplash If you liked this post, consider subscribing. Daily bits of advice will be delivered into your inbox; creating an anchor for your day.