A New Beginning

The time between Christmas and New Year's Day always seems to provide numerous opportunities to look back at the prior year as well as look ahead to the upcoming one. Many people excitedly make their "resolutions" as to what they're going to improve, do more of, less of, etc. as the new year begins. I also get caught up in the excitement of a "new beginning" each January 1st. I want to exercise more. I want to lose weight. I want to be a better husband, father, friend, leader, etc.

What I want our young people to know, however, is that you don't have to wait until January 1st to "start over." It is never too late to stop doing what you're doing and to make a positive change. You don't have to keep going down a path that makes you unhappy. Any day of the year is a good day to start over, improve your attitude, accelerate your effort, whatever the case may be.

It is never too late to make a good choice and a fresh start. None of us ever are too far down the wrong path to make a U-turn. We are never past the point of no return. There is hope for each and everyone of us to make positive changes in our lives, no matter how things are going at the present time.

Thanks for making 2013 a wonderful year. I hope 2014 is even better for you and your loved ones.