Simplicity and Authenticity
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As the year winds down, reflecting is natural. For me, 2024 felt like a whirlwind of to-do lists, projects, and the constant hum of busyness. You can relate. It's easy for "things"—errands, projects, obligations—to consume our time and energy. Often, we let them take priority, but are we accomplishing our goals, and are barriers blocking us from success?
Looking back, I see how easily the busyness of life can become a shield, keeping us from taking charge of our lives, prioritizing our tasks, accomplishing our desired goals, and having time for ourselves and others. As I sat at my counter this morning with a cup of coffee, I started racing through all the items on my to-do list while opting through all the latest gadgets and the how-to-accomplish apps on my iPhone. Then my revelation hit. It was my cat who brought me back to reality amidst all the noise going on in my head.
Sitting beside me, KitKat watched me drink my morning coffee, and then my revelation hit! His name is KitKat, Kit for short, and he just wandered into my life several months ago as a much younger kitten. He is wild and carefree, except for the neighbor's cat, who he distrusts. So you ask, how does this relate? Well, KitKat is just himself; he hasn't changed much since the day he arrived; he is just the same; he meows and gets what he wants. He isn't friendly except for an occasional rub against the leg at mealtime; besides that, he is himself.
Kit lives a straightforward life: eating, sleeping, roaming, enjoying the sun, and the simple things of life. Indeed, our lives are more complicated than Kit’s, and we have tasks and obligations, but are we overcomplicating our lives with so much noise, many projects, endless apps, and gadgets to accomplish everything? And do we allow so many barriers to block us from our desired goals?
But here's the significant part: Reflection brings clarity, and clarity brings change. The new year offers a clean slate, a chance to realign and reprioritize. As we step into 2025, we can consciously choose to do it differently. We all have busy lives, but we also have new opportunities in 2025 to be more authentic and refrain from every app; in other words, simplify.
Here's to 2025: it holds endless opportunities, new jobs, fresh projects, and exciting adventures, but it also promises deeper connections, more meaningful moments, and a greater sense of balance, as we should all strive to be ourselves and simplify our lives.
PS - Yes, I wrote this, and yes, KitKat is my cat; it is almost authentic except for some help from ChatGPT and the inspiration from KitKat. And I have to admit, KitKat's photo was enhanced with AI, as I had to protect his privacy. (Trammell, 2024)
Happy New Year -With Purpose and Positivity,
Mollie
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Happy New Year 2025 Mollie!
Mel