Quote We spend January 1st walking through our lives,...

“We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential.” - Ellen Goodman

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As we welcome the new year on January 1st, it is like embarking on a journey through the rooms of our lives. We take stock of where we are, what needs fixing, and what goals we want to achieve. It's a time for reflection and planning, a time to make resolutions and set intentions for the year ahead.

But perhaps this year, instead of focusing solely on our shortcomings and the things that need fixing, we should also take the time to see the potential in every room of our lives. Instead of just looking for cracks to be patched, we should also look for opportunities for growth and development.

Each room represents a different aspect of our lives - our relationships, our career, our health, our personal growth. By walking through these rooms with a mindset of positivity and possibility, we can uncover hidden talents, untapped potential, and new opportunities for growth.

It's about shifting our perspective from one of criticism and self-doubt to one of optimism and self-discovery. Instead of focusing on what is lacking, we can focus on what is possible and what we can achieve.

By approaching our lives in this way, we can create a more balanced and fulfilling existence. We can set goals that align with our true desires and aspirations, and we can work towards realizing our full potential in every area of our lives.

So as we walk through the rooms of our lives this year, let's not be afraid to dream big and aim high. Let's embrace the possibilities that lie within us and around us, and let's take inspired action to turn those possibilities into realities.

Let's not be held back by fear or self-doubt, but instead let's be guided by hope, courage, and a belief in our own potential. Let's make this year a year of growth, transformation, and fulfillment in every room of our lives.




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