Doors, they open ~ they close. Allowing us ingress, egress and regress. That is we can come in, go out and return.
Thinking about the New Year fast approaching, 2013 and how there is some similarity to a door.
Unlike a door, time is linear, and we move in one direction only, except in our memories.
Like a door, each new year opens at the stroke of midnight on December 31st, full of possibilities, opportunities.
Do you think about the opportunities of a new year?
I like that we have a fresh start once a year.
Taking time to ponder the potential of the new year and taking stock of the year that’s passed is an exercise good for the heart and soul.
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What will I do this year?
I have the opportunity to change my life.
How many times have I said that?
Every time it is spoken though, I do mean it.
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If I can sustain the effort, I plan to…
save more money,
speak more carefully, especially words that will build up and not tear down,
be more outgoing,
be more generous,
extend more grace,
be kinder, I don’t know others back-story,
send more handwritten notes to encourage my friends,
walk the dog more,
eat healthy and lose weight,
have a positive outlook,
take lots more images and learn more camera techniques,
spend more time with friends and family.
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Like this knob on the more than century old Dusty one-room school house,
the opportunities of a New Year beckon.
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‘self-reflection’ in the knob and in the post. :)
A beautiful photo and a wonderful list. I think someone who writes a list like that is probably already a beautiful, conscientious, generous person. :)
So glad you are reading my blog! I will be back too – wonderful photos and thoughts to be found here. xox Terri
Very nice post, and good introspection. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Hmmmm, I need to copy your list…it’s wonderful. I do have some of your items on mine but mine consists mostly of projects that need to get done around this old house (I have that exact doorknob on several doors). After reading this, I think I need to be more spiritual or cerebral and, if the painting doesn’t get done, so be it. Bring on the new year; I’m ready for a new beginning.
Food for thought, for certain. As I am slowly recuperating from back surgery I have had time to think about what I will become and what will become of me in the new year. I’ve enjoyed your blog so very much, thank you! It is especially interesting because it is where I live and what I see, so I enjoy seeing it all from someone else’s perspective too.
Thought-provoking post, Madge. The minute I looked at the entire photo of the door, I saw a face, an angry, put-out face with two small eyes beneath clinched eyebrows, a great big ol’ honker of a nose, and a mad mouth going, “Oh!” Then, I wondered what comes after that oh. What are YOU doing here again? How many times have you BEEN through here? The minute I read your post, I forgot about the angry door and decided that the face instead is crunched in concentration on what’s next for all who go through the door. The possibilities seem endless. Thanks Madge.
Beautifully written. “I have the opportunity to change my life” – those are powerful words and oh so true. Worth pondering. The best thing is we can start on these endeavours any day but a new year makes the idea of changes even more important and doable.
Hi Madge,
Oh how I loved this picture and post. I have such a love for old doors and keys. Loved how you compared our New Year to the opening of a door. I always love the renewal of it all. Setting goals is always a good thing. I find myself continually setting new ones daily. I see that we do have alot in common. Hoping to become great friends!
Hugs,
Jann
p.s. Happy to be following you
I like Theresa’s comment of “self reflection in the knob.” Madge you have set up mightly long list. How in the world could yo ever do all those things plus work a job. But I have no idea how many job hours you put in and I am amazed at the quality photographs that you produce. You are a human dynamo. The photo of the the door with the peeling paint is excellent with lovely words to put it all into perspective.
I love this image and your sentiments, Madge. So perfectly said – a wonderful list and one I hope to emulate. Many Blessings to you in the New Year and I hope your dreams come true! xx
Wonderful door knob!
All of your hopes sound like ones we should all strive to achieve. I do wish you success in all of them Madge. :)
Now, that’s a very good outlook. If I could only carry it out. Your words will carry me through my day today. I’m gonna open a ‘new’ door!
I like the way you took a door knob and made it beautiful
Beautiful photo and words. I do love this time of year where I can start fresh and try not to repeat any mistakes that I had made the previous year.
did you notice this photo looks like an old man with a great big nose singing a song? it has eyes and nose and a mouth that is open singing.
Your goals are ones that everyone should strive for in the new year! :)
I love old doorknobs, great picture!
Wonderful post and photo. – That door has seen many a year come and go and oh the possibilities it gave to those who entered. I enjoyed your post and list very much. Also had to take a second look after reading Lynette’s comment about the “face” in the door. Happy New Year!