Goodbye to 2015

I did not love 2015, it was a tough year.  My Dad died, which is still hard to believe some days. My mother continues to deteriorate in a nursing home. I let go of some unhealthy relationships, and am much better off for that. There were high points, my son graduated from high school and went on to college. My business had a good year. Both of my children are healthy, responsible and kind human beings...I look forward to what 2016 will bring.

So on to that new year. I don't do "resolutions" so I will call them suggestions. Some that we can all benefit from.

1. Let go of guilt.
2. Allow yourself to say No.
3. Focus on what is important-what is important to me may not be important to you and that is ok.
4. Realize there are some things we cannot control. Let it go.
5. Say goodbye, leave the past in the past, that is where it belongs.
6. Let grudges go. They take too much energy.
7. Laugh...a lot. Laugh at yourself...even more.
8. If something or someone is meant to be it will happen. Don't force it. 
9. Who cares what other people think. 
10. You never really know what someone is going through, be kind as often as you can. 
11. Spend more time hanging out with your dog (or cat) they are amazingly understanding and therapeutic. 

I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year!