Some days ago I was reading a blog, and the author suggested that, in recapping this year, "just say it was good, no matter what happened this year".
I was unsure what she exactly meant at the time. But I like the idea. So I am passing on the idea here in my blog.
If you had something good, you can honestly say, "it was good".
What if there was something bad in a conventional sense? You can still say "it was good".
If we consider much of life's suffering and damage are self-inflicted, saying "it was good" is a great way to reduce damage and to move forward. Besides, like some proverbs say, fortunes and misfortunes are intertwined, and what you thought an evil may be a blessing in disguise.
Saying "it was good" can help you to change or re-define your perception, your personal evaluation of the year. It is a very empowering statement. Also, by saying that, you got to look harder to find the bright side of the event. And there are bright sides.
Personally year 2013 was an eventful year, and also was a year of learning. Even if I take only last couple of months, I feel like I learned a lot about myself and took many other lessons more than in last 7 years combined. I can use the lessons for the future. And it is good.
