doing good deeds

Love a Good Story. I just Love a Good Story. Don’t you just Love a Good Story? Well, here is another Good Story.

          How have you done so far? Have you been faithful to your resolutions? I’ve given you enough time, an entire month, to get back on track if you got off or if you are beginning your promise you made to yourself. Guess what? Our New Year has begun. Yes, 2025 is here whether we were ready. Over the past several days into this new year, I’ve thought about what we say to each other to greet the new year. The expression is: “Happy New Year,” or “Have a Happy New Year.” What does this really mean? When we say, “Happy New Year,” are we asking the new year to make us happy?

As far as I know, there is only one way we can have a happy new year. But, it is something we must do. It’s easy. It’s not asking to do something that is difficult to carry out, but it is something that will bring you joy and happiness. I’m not talking about the strain of losing weight on the same or different diet or going to the gym or any of those things where our heart is not there.

We can have a happy new year by being ready to help each other, doing good deeds (sometimes simple) for those around us and those in great need. We can say nice things to each other, compliment each other for what we do and say to each other. We can remember birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions that we know our friends and loved ones cherish. We can visit those in hospitals, remember friends we’ve disconnected with without reason. We can stop being so busy with things in our lives and be present for those in need, those we know and those we knew. I truly believe if we can take time for others, we will have a Happy New Year. We won’t have to wish it. It will be.

Olivia, in my novel Blessings and Curses, helps a man on death row. See what happens. Sometimes helping others can bring a new life or something unexpected. You can get it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Blackrosewriting.com

So, everyone, A Very Happy New Year

Isn’t that a good story?

That’s all for now. See you next month.

Don’t forget to let me know what happens to you as you do and say wonderful and loving things to your loved ones, friends, and strangers.