Rev. Megan
Berkowitz
Rev. Amy
Clark Feldman
Pastor Megan
January 3 2025
New Year Traditions
The new year is a time when many of us choose to reflect on what is behind us and what is ahead. I have a few traditions at the new year: a recurring resolution to finish more craft projects than I start (successful 2019-2023, but alas not in 2024); and an evening spent making new year bingo boards with my family (mine this year includes reading a whole book in Spanish and cooking a new recipe).
My favorite tradition at this time of year, though, is to reflect on the last year, to decide what I am carrying with me to the year ahead, and what I will leave behind or pick up anew. These are more spiritual reflections than my fun traditions of crafts and bingo, with a focus on gratitude – even gratitude for what is now ready to be released – rather than self-improvement.
Sometimes I journal, sometimes I just think about it, and sometimes I share with Leila. Always, though, I try to use it as an opportunity to pay attention to how I have been moving through the world and what I am being called to do that is new. The Epiphany tradition of Star Words that has taken shape in recent years invites a similar kind of reflection and intention for the year ahead. Whether you are thinking, journaling, bingo-boarding, or star wording, how might you enter into this new year with intention and attention?
Peace,
Pastor Megan
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