First Day of the Year
Not sure you’ve noticed, but…the calendar had some very small numbers on it today. 1/1/2020 The first day of the year, this year, looks almost like binary code or something. But maybe that’s just me. And regardless of all that…I’m glad to see the annual rollover. Because I’m big on new beginnings. Even though it’s really just a date, it’s still a symbol of renewed hope filled with optimism and anticipation.
The first day of the year comes around mighty fast.
If you’ve been a resident of this little, blue planet for more than a couple of decades, you’ve probably noticed how years zoom by like highway traffic. When it feels like you’re just getting started, next thing you know, New Year’s Eve fireworks are lighting the skies. And it all starts again.
One thing I don’t like to do, though, is make those so-called “resolutions.” To me, they’re sort of like saying you didn’t have any resolve. And now you’re going to. Instead, I prefer to renew my ongoing determination. Sort of like stopping at the gas station for a fill-up. Still know where I wanna go, but I gotta fuel up, take a break to get my bearings, and continue.
Again…maybe that’s just me.
And that being said…I’ve made a little deal with myself. A bit of a challenge. I’m not gonna say what it is. It might become clearer to readers and listeners as I go. But I’m laying down the tracks starting today. (Hey, Tony…that sounds a little like a resolution. Hey, shut up. That’s not what it is.) As I move along, the tracks should start falling into place better and better. And the challenge will come into view. I hope you’ll go on this ride with me. All aboard…
Alliteration Translation
Fill the feelings fuller.
Make the moments matter.
Steal the silent seconds
Cheat the childish chatter.
Be the better beacon
Or the obbligato
Reconciled to reason.
Mindfulness the motto.
Upbeat understanding
Tethers this translation.
Welcome words of wisdom
In imagination.
© 2020 Tony Funderburk
If you understand what I just wrote, you’ll see, again, how life has Rhyme and Reason because God made you.
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Author, Podcaster, Poet, Singer-Songwriter, Voice Talent. In each article and each episode of the FunderCast, Tony Funderburk shares his focus on Faith, Hope, and Love. Tony's the author and publisher of 34 books (and counting) for adults and kids, thousands of articles, and a songwriter with hundreds of songs to his credit. Get some free songs, a book for kids, and more, when you subscribe to The FunderFlash Journal today. TonyFunderburk.com