January

    

 
     Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, 2016 that is.  Time marches on, but the way we measure it is both natural and man-made.
     Many centuries ago, humans thought the earth was the center with the sun and stars revolving around it.  Now, we know that the earth revolves around the sun in 365 days.  We measure time by the day (one rotation) and the year (one revolution.)  Other divisions of time are man-made: 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 12 months in a year.
     Many people still believe they are the center of the universe, that the world exists to perpetuate their species when in actuality, we exist because we have adapted to nature.  Our bodies and brains have evolved to survive and understand the world around us.  We can organize our time and plan our lives.
     In January, many people evaluate the past and set goals for the future, but this can be done at any time.  While you consider changes for the future, don't focus on the negatives you wish to eliminate but on the positives you wish to continue.
     Happy New Year!