2014 A year undiscovered

This year is ready to wrap and as I began to look forward to the year ahead , I realized something rather profound.

 How strange it is that we view our lives as fragmented timelines that have societal landmarks that define our success: Get married by 23, 3 kids before 30, buy a house before the kids come, and on and on. Now, more than ever, I feel the pressure of these assumptions on my own life and feel the eyes of those I know and love upon me, just waiting for the fulfillment of what they feel will bring me happiness. Because after all, we're all the same and should live, eat, breathe,  and rear our children the same. I no longer subscribe to this method of thinking. This is a new era for my life.

What this year in particular has taught me is that life is fleeting, but it is not a race. It is not a to do list to systematically follow and complete. It is an adventure, a gift. Every day we have is significant.  Whether it's spent watching TV or adventuring around the world is up to every individual. But no matter what, it is within our direct control how we will choose to fill these days and hours.

So, what is my new year's resolution for 2014, who do I want to transform into this coming year?
I don't know. All that I know is that it's great to have goals and ambitions, but it's most important to follow the drive within me that guides my moral decisions an standards. When I listen to that voice, rather than all the noise drowning out what truly matters, I will always be lead to be who I truly am meant to be. Sometimes it just takes time to accept that we don't have the answers, or a crystal ball.

2014 is unwritten and unscripted and I just look forward to writing each page of the journey as it comes my way. This in itself will provide all the adventure and blessings I could dream of.

Here's to a new beginning and a blank slate.