As a write this, I am currently sitting in a Starbucks since I do not have internet or cable in my apartment. What? Why? How could this be?....you might ask...Well I am moving and those two items have been cancelled due to the upcoming move. While the start of this week has had some challenges due to the lack of internet and how our society is very dependent upon this, it has given me time to reflect and get new things accomplished.
The end of the year is always a time to reflect on what has happened and what one has accomplished this past year. The new year brings much change for me personally and while change can be a scary thing, I am very optimistic that all of the new changes in my life will lead to great things.
How do you view change? Do your routines which are a part of our daily life bring comfort? Does altering your routines bring about enourmous fears? Or does change invigorate your spirit? I think change is for the most part a good part of natural progression. So many times I find myself settling for what is comfortable and not genuinely being happy with where my life is at the current moment. Change your mindset and change can be extremely beneficial. A new year, a new start, a new apartment! Bring it on 2013! It is my year.
Challenges: I think as a nation we have faced many challenges. The massive shootings as of recent have renewed my appreciate for my daily moments. I am reminded how often I take getting a cup of coffee at Starbucks for granted. Challenges can often create an extemely bumpy road for many of us. My self included. Many times, I find myself complaining and wallowing in self pity. That needs to stop now. Challenges help us to appreciate so many things and we need to see challenges as such.
Courage: what does this word mean to you? Courage can take many forms on a daily basis. Courage is the many men and women that depend our country. Courage is taking a stand for what you truly believe in like human rights for all people even if you may not be in the norm. Courage is going after your dreams even when it is not always successful both finanically and artistically but it is truly a huge part of who you are. You will not stop chasing your dream because it takes courage when other people tell you no. Courage. So many moments of courage have happened to me and all people this year. Have the courage to keep your dreams alive because in our modern society is not always easy to dream. Have the courage to dream and DREAM BIG!
2013 is almost here and it is good to look back and look forward. However, I will use one of the C words to close. CHALLENGE! I challenge you this Holiday season to just look at the now. As an actor use it as an acting exercise. How present can you be in this moment happening right now? So many times I get frustrated and upset with my past actions, or what will happen. I challenge you and myself to enjoy the moment to moment events of this Holiday season and truly be present. You might get more than just sweaters and gift cards from it!
Live for today, Laugh often, and Love this Moment
McGee
