HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here we are at the beginning of a New Year and wondering where it might lead, well one thing for sure is to ensure that we guide our own path along the way and be happy. I am looking forward to what 2014 has in store and for the first time in a long time I am feeling very positive about the New Year.

At times I think we get carried away on what did not happen in the previous year and while I have had many a let down in 2013 I think I can say with strength that I have taken steps to move forward and be open to a world of so many possibilities. The power of saying yes opens up so much and taking a chance in that yes can open even more doors. At the end of the year I sat and watched the wonderful documentary on a very strong young man Donal Walsh, someone who fought time and time again a difficult disease but had the strength to come on national television and speak about his anger about teen suicide.

While I can understand the difficulties teenagers face, I could also understand Donal's frustration with their choice in taking away their opportunities for a brighter future. This young man had the strength and courage to stand up for what he believed should not be happening while he was fighting for his life to stay alive, I have full admiration for him and would hope that his message reached so many of the hearts of our young Irish teens. Watching this documentary reminded me again just how grateful I am for all that is in my life, my family, my friends, my colleagues and most of all myself.

Life can pass you by and you can forget how much you are worth to all who surround you but most of all how much you are worth to yourself. Pay homage to that every now and again and celebrate the achievements you have made no matter how big or how small. Moving forward to the New Year with positive perspective is how I want to move forward in life. Happy New Year all!!