Another Year Starts, Last Year Departs


Yes! It’s my birthday today. I’m 24. I’ve been 24 for a while. I haven’t aged since reaching 24. 24 seems to be my magic number. Actually, it isn’t, it’s 4, or maybe 7… and some people say I haven’t aged since reaching either of those years. But hey! Age is just a number, right? If I’m not bothered how old I am, I really think nobody else should be either.

Last year was a bit of a shocker, wasn’t it? Hopefully, this year, things will get better.

One important thing we must take from this is that the years themselves shouldn’t matter… but the days within those years should. Each great day after the next should build up to a fantastic year of memories and experiences. Even if we can’t do anything, go anywhere, see anyone, we can still do things for ourselves within those limitations.

Imagination is key to this… and with imagination absolutely anything is possible. My imagination takes me to places even I couldn’t have dreamed of. So there in itself is proof that out of nothing anything can emerge.

Imagine a year of fabulous anythings. 365 fabulous anythings. 365 ways to Feel Good every single day. Broken down like that, it isn’t such a big task either.

So what if I’m 24 again?! Each new year starts every day anyway, so if we just stop counting and start doing, our time on this planet will be filled with greatness. And imagine that!

Ask your Inner 4-year-old… your Inner 7-year-old… your Inner 24-year-old what would they like to do… and do it! Have fun.

Bring light and laughter into your world, and watch it spread all around. See faces lighten up. Smiles broaden. Even if only through your own mind’s eye, your positivity will alter the Universe permanently.

A brighter today. A better tomorrow – when the new year starts again.

Happy New Year!

(Also posted for Six Word Saturday!)

23 responses to “Another Year Starts, Last Year Departs”

  1. Visionkeeper avatar

    Happy 24th TL…..Have a happy day….VK

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thank you, VK. And you enjoy your Saturday also! 🙂

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  2. Alison avatar

    Happy Birthday next year 25! Enjoy every day

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thank you, Ali 🙂
      I’m sure I’ll turn 24 again next year though! 😀
      And likewise: ENJOY!

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  3. Chris Hall avatar

    Happy birthday, Tom! I detect a spring in your ever-youthful step 🙂 and here’s the thing, such wise words from one so young. Here’s to positivity! Here’s to wearing a smile on our faces and carrying a song in our hearts. Let’s live in the moment and make every day matter. Well said, my friend, well said!

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thank you, Chris. Well, Spring is springing here, so why not? We have to keep moving forward positively so doing it daily will help.
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. bcparkison avatar

    Happy birthday my friend. No I’m not 24 ,,,thankfully,…and will claim my real years because I have earned each and every one of them …..every silver hair on my head I worked hard for. LOL

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    1. Tom avatar

      I’ve just stopped counting, Beverly! 😀 And the less said about my hair, the better! 🤣
      And thank you… as I say, age is just a number!

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  5. restlessjo avatar

    May the 24th be with you, Tom 🙂 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      🤣 It is, Jo… all of the time! 😄

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  6. sustainabilitea avatar

    Welcome to 24 again, Tom. My birthday is Monday so time to celebrate. Even in a year like this one there are many blessings, things to be thankful for and things to enjoy. I’m glad you’re finding them.

    janet

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Janet. I hope you had a happy birthday… and I apologise for the late reply. Yes, we must always look for the positives!

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  7. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    Happy 24th Tom. May it be the best ever year

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thank you, Raili. I’m hoping it’ll be one of them.

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  8. -Eugenia avatar

    Happy 24th, Tom! And may you have many more 24’s! 🥳

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thank you, Eugenia! Yes, I have one every day! 😀

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  9. prenin avatar

    Hope you had a nice birthday Tom – I’m late as usual!!! 🙂 ❤

    Blessed Be my friend!!! 🙂 ❤

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom avatar

      When one turns twenty-four every day, nobody is late, Prenin. Thank you.

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  10. Diane Henders avatar

    Happy 24th! If you find a number you like, why not stick with it? Best wishes for 365 Feel Good days in your personal new year. 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks again, Diane! Being 24’s fun and all, but when I have to give my ‘official’ age, officially, it takes me a while to remember. I must be getting older! (And is it wrong to be bothered by just how often I am asked for my age??? hmmm… that’s something to ponder.)

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