new year's eve 2024

"I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something." — Neil Gaiman

Last night, along with a glass of Prosecco, we put our Christmas away. It's the farewell glass to the Christmas season, to the joys shared and to the memories made. My last Christmas tradition is to place the glass on the coffee table and take photos of the lights sparkling through the glass. I took quite a few this year, changing the distance, the light, the focus, and the camera position. With the various changes and perspectives, each photo is different, but similar. Perhaps some food for thought for 2025?

Everyone can look at the same thing and see something different based on his or her life experiences. A change in perspective allows a person to gain a deeper understanding of a situation by considering different viewpoints, exposing him/her to new information and challenging preconceived notions. Learn from new experiences by stepping out of your comfort zone.

Cheers to the last day of 2024 and to the new year's arrival!