Thought For The New Year

"Now more than ever, instead of obsessing about what isn't working, it's important to focus on what is, so we can recalibrate. What's possible for the future, what makes us happy, what has us feeling hopeful in our personal and professional lives, and in our own little communities.

"Tear up your aspirations into manageable, bite-size chunks and chase after what brings you joy. Your family, your friends, your travels, the causes you hold dear, that first cup of coffee, your dog blissfully rolling around in the snow, your mom's cookie recipe, the way Leonard Cohen sang 'I’m standing by the window where the light is strong.'

"Joy — not always, but often — is a decision. If you're feeling a little disenchanted with your city, your country, this world, even your own life, this is a good time to refocus. Stand by the window."

—Toula Drimonis, The Montreal Gazette, December 27, 2024