I’ve read a few posts where a resounding goodbye is made to old 2022, then door firmly shut and an optimistic face put forward.
I was thinking about that this morning in the bumbling about way my mind works, and it occurred to me that slamming the door on the old year, as one might on an old relationship might not be wise.
There are things I treasured about this year; events, people, lessons learned, and lessons relearned.
I don’t want to even forget about the difficult things, from which we learn and grow.
I sort of just want to gently shut the door, and give thanks.
This bit below says far more clearly my own thoughts.

Vedanta Kesari means ‘Lion of Vedanta’ and is a cultural and spiritual English monthly magazine published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
No matter what you believe in, or do not believe in, (and truthfully it doesn’t matter), there is comfort to be found in these words.
So, that’s about all the wisdom here at North of 43. I wish a happier New Year for everyone.
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There is wisdom to be found if you will it
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Yes. Wise words indeed. Both yours and the quote/poem/prayer
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All the very very best to you Basia
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Indeed! I especially liked the “happier” portion of what you said, CG. And the poem reminded me of The Rolling Stones song… “if you try, sometimes, you might just find, you get what you need”?
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haha Love it!!
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I agree, don’t slam the door on last year. Last year was good, and this year will be even better, if we make it so. Happy New year! I loved the poem.
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Thanks Darlene ‘If we make it so’. So true in many things if not all
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Good thoughts Christine🤗
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Why thank you MW51. I hope you are well settles in your southern paradise for the rest of this winter!
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Last year might just prove to be better than this year.
This year is NOT starting too well.
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Ah that is why I live in hope – or do I? Reality supports the possibility of your statement.
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What wise Words to take into this New Year. Thanks for sharing.
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Wise words for 2023
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Thank you JB!
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More and more I realize that there are a lot of things that I may still want but that I cannot have anymore, for I am just much too old. I can call myself being most of the time happy, if I do get the things that I really need. I think one of my greatest needs is independence. I had to struggle all of last year to keep up a certain kind of independence. And I hope now for the best in 2023! 🙂
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Oh Uta, I wish the same for you and I!!
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Wise words…the poem and your thoughts. Looking forward to life in 2023❣
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Here’s to us Patricia!
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