I've never been big into New
Year's resolutions, resisting that a calendar flip be the only fuel to ignite a
fresh start. Still, I'm seduced by the sparkle, celebrations, and thrill of the annual countdown.
Whether or not you determine
to do things differently in 2013, it's important to reflect on the year gone
and look with optimism on the next. Otherwise, time is just passing.
To mark the occasion – and
signify an embrace of experiences to come – I bought a new plant.
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| photo courtesy bachmans.com |
I've been drawn recently to the gritty imperfection and
beautiful toughness of cacti. The succulent thrives in all parts of the world
and symbolizes endurance.
I looked up "toughness" in the Thesaurus just
now, unsure of my word choice, and synonyms such as "resolution"
and "earnestness" turned up. I felt immediately validated. The
low-maintenance plant couldn’t be more appropriate for this time of year or
emblematic of the attitude with which I'll approach 2013 – full of gratitude,
vigor and determination, through all elements, in any environment.
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