Old Long Since

     As we say good-bye to the past, the year, or a phase of life, we need to decide what to remember and what to try to forget.  We need to remember the people and events that have sustained and improved our lives.  Our memories should include lessons learned and goals accomplished.
     Some things, however, we should try to forget.  As we forgive the hurts and injustices we have felt, forgetting will be easier.
     At the same time, we might image how others will remember us, our personality, attitudes, values, words, and actions.  We can't change what we have done in the past, but we can set out to do better in the future.  
     A new year is about to begin.  We still have time to improve ourselves and the way we interact with others.  Hopefully, who we are and what we do will be remembered with love and affection.