Still Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions?
If the answer to this
question is “no,” then I have good news to share with you. A
life coach recently reminded me that it takes super human strength to
make a lifestyle change immediately following the holidays. After
all, many of us have just come off several weeks of eating too much,
not getting enough sleep and overspending. Trying to reverse all
that on the first of January is exhausting. Instead, why not aim for
the Chinese New Year?
This time around, the
Chinese New Year falls on January 31st, so there's plenty
of time to brush off the dust from the January First resolutions, or
form some new ones. One of the ways the Chinese celebrate that I
find especially interesting is by giving the house a thorough scrub
down, sweeping away any ill-fortune to make way for better luck.
After all the hustle of the holidays, most houses could use a good
scouring anyway, so it's
kind of a win-win scenario.
Red is the color most often
associated with the Chinese New Year. I like that because it's nice
to put a splash of color back into the house to replace the
decorations from Christmas. The Chinese often include lanterns in
their décor, which I think is a great reminder to add light to what
can be the darkest part of the year.
Among the many legends
surrounding the Chinese New Year is one that says Buddha asked all
the animals to meet him for the celebration. Twelve came and Buddha
named a year after each one of them. I was born in the Year of the
Rabbit. I was happy to learn that those under this sign like to
communicate with others in a humorous manner because I write satire
for a living! For those about to bring little ones into the world,
2014 is the Year of the Horse.
January 31st, the
Chinese New Year, is a chance for us all to make a fresh start.
Here's wishing you and your family a great Year of the Horse!
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