Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2013/2014

2013 was an unusual year. A stash-load of sadness, regrets and good ideas coming too late with Dad's passing aside, Ben my Rock notwithstanding, I appreciate the rest of my family anew. Sure, they aren't as lovey-dovey as I like; they see me as a mildly-demented aging hippie; and they are so busy, with their own work and family lives, but also plain Japanese busy-ness. But they are reliable when it counts, and we can laugh together. I am thankful for them.

I may envy others' luck, opportunities, or experiences, but I have everything I need to do what I want to do right here, right now. I still covet knowledge, but I have ideas on how to get this.

Recently Ben and I watched a film called "Searching for Sugar Man". I don't want to tell you too much about it, because it's one intriguing and enjoyable watch. What I found awe-inspiring was the Sugar Man's composure, "grounded" as described one of his daughters, the ability not to let factors outside oneself topple one's balance. I am going to look for that kind of peace within, and once found, hold on to it. I'm starting this tomorrow.

Thank you for your company in 2013; I look forward to our 2014. 

6 comments:

  1. Lovely message, Meg! Peace!! Celebrate life and 2014!!

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  2. Wishing you health, joy, contentment and enough time to weave in the New Year, Meg!

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  3. Wishing you a wonderfully creative and 'grounded' new year, Meg. Thanks for your blog which I always enjoy reading.

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  4. Happy New Year to you, dear Meg, and Ben too. I loved Searching for Sugar Man, wonderful story. Talk soon! xo

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  5. Wishing you and Ben a happy and healthy 2014

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  6. Thank you everybody. We are 16 hours into the new year and so far it's been just lovely!

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