Uncommon Legend

As I sit here on New Year’s Eve, I can’t help but reflect on the previous year. This year was marked with bold decisions like buying my now wife’s engagement ring and proposing to her, interviewing to be director, and moving to a new state. In between all of that, I have been blessed to record my 400^th podcast episode, watch close friends get married, and get a dog! I have had the privilege to be married to be my best friend and reach new heights together!

 

However, there have been times when I didn’t feel optimistic. I injured my back, lost my grandfather, witnessed my friends go through heartache, and struggled to stay motivated. The thing I have come to learn about life, though, is that we can’t always have it perfect. Times have been rough this year, but I have much to be thankful for! There were days when I felt beaten down, but I knew I couldn’t let fear win. 2022 was defined by growth, and I wouldn’t replace it for anything, but it does beg the question, what now?

 

I have goals I want to accomplish and plans to see come to light. 2023 will be different, not because I want to start over but because I want to acknowledge my past and see how it can help me to become more successful. I feel that we often think our new year will mark new opportunities, but I am a firm believer that it’s only half of the story. Personally, I am ready to have a fresh start, but not so I can run away from reality. I’m hoping to start new things, but I don’t want to lose sight of the knowledge I’ve gained from all I’ve gone through. I know you’re wondering what point I am trying to get at, but it’s this, life will require much of you, but it will also give you a ton in return. You will have pain, but you can also have great joy, just be sure you have your eyes open for both.