New Month

A new month always gives hope. Hope for a brighter future, a clean slate, a cleansing per say. New months give us 12 new chances to hit the refresh button in a way similar to new years. Some may take the time to reflect on new ventures, ideas and improvements while others spiral feeling the pressure of being new or different. You must not live in the past, leaving behind all that was last month and pushing forward into the present. You must not jump ahead to the future, planning for the year ahead and making commitments and promises to yourself or others. Setting yourself up this way leaves room for disappointment and judgement if we don't meet those goals. The goal is to stay present, to live in the now. Not to make plans, promises and unattainable goals just to then break yourself down when they aren't achieved.

Let the new moments bring peace and contentment knowing that whatever's in the past is gone and whatever's in the future is unwritten. Let each day bring a blank page and take up all the space there so when it's time to turn the page you can feel confident that you gave today your all and what you’ve learned you will write tomorrow. Be here now.