Onward into the New Year

Patricia MiltonBlog

I regularly listen to the Happier podcast with Gretchen Rubin. She offers a fun alternative to “New Year’s resolutions,” a concept I hate because it tries to force change faster than I can manage. The idea is to choose a word for the year: more of a theme or touchstone.

My theme for 2022 is “Spring.”

I chose Spring because of its many meanings, all of which are intensely appealing.

  1. To take a leap;
  2. A fountain or source, as of inspiration;
  3. A season of renewal and hope;
  4. Resilience.

It’s not trying to force anything, and I appreciate that.