Everything changed; but nothing that didn't need changing
When I heard that I was going to have the house to myself this evening -- for only the second time in four months -- I abruptly changed my mind about tonight's Solstice plans and decided to stay in and indulge in some quiet, solitary reflection. It seemed like the most fitting way to celebrate the changes the last year has wrought in my life.
A year ago I spent most of my evenings alone. Every night felt darker than the last. It seemed like the moment was coming when the darkness was going to swallow me completely and forever.
And then on December 29 everything started to change. That change has been tumultuous at times, to say the least. There are things about this past year that I'll regret for the rest of my life. But I don't think I'll ever regret the result: I've never been happier or healthier.
I have a family now. And they make sure that not a day goes by without laughter, love, and light. So much light.
A year ago I spent most of my evenings alone. Every night felt darker than the last. It seemed like the moment was coming when the darkness was going to swallow me completely and forever.
And then on December 29 everything started to change. That change has been tumultuous at times, to say the least. There are things about this past year that I'll regret for the rest of my life. But I don't think I'll ever regret the result: I've never been happier or healthier.
I have a family now. And they make sure that not a day goes by without laughter, love, and light. So much light.