With all the attention to this standard phrase this time of year, we wondered what exactly makes the beginning of a calendar year so universally celebrated. What NEW-ness about the New Year is most inspiring? What is the bright & shiny that will make this year special?
Here is what our practitioners had to say.
“Time for a clean slate and to reexamine goals and create new ones. Any of this can be done throughout the year, but the New Year is a perfect time.” Alyssa, office manager/co-owner
“New clarity through which I can accomplish my goals is my bright & shiny.” Anonymous
“The pseudo-newness. I’m always reminded that improvements aren’t season or year restricted. ‘Years’ are constructs but our minds and bodies are what we make them….whenever we choose. Each moment can be special.” Anonymous
“No idea. That’s kind of what makes a new year awesome. We don’t know what will set it apart from the others. Also time is an illusion. Nothing is real.” Anonymous
“It’s a reminder that every day we can wake up and do or try something new. Maybe even something that scares you! People think that the New Year is the only time we can make a change in our life, but in actuality, every day is a new day and we should treat it as such!” Noelle, receptionist
“Experiencing life with the same wonder and awe as my 9-month-old daughter, playing music in countries I have never been to, and a full-back tattoo!!” Rob, massage therapist
“2016 a New Year to experience new adventures with 2 children! A new year to come up with fresh, new business ideas and plans. For me the New Year marks a finite starting point. It’s up to me to keep things rolling in a positive and healthy direction the whole year through.” Christina, owner/ founder, acupuncturist/ herbalist/ reflexologist/ Maya abdominal therapy practitioner