Clarity

New Year’s Day is a wonderful way for us to remember that every new day is another chance for us to be the best possible version of ourselves.  This year, in particular, can feel a bit more impactful since 2020 might have felt like such a futuristic year as we were coming of age.  Many people might be feeling like they haven’t lived up to the expectation they set out for themselves decades prior.  Do you feel like your reality is better or more lacking from what you had envisioned? 

The year alone conjures up thoughts of 20/20 vision.  The visual acuity that people strive to possess throughout life.  You can take this clarity of sight and apply it to your everyday life. No doubt you have been inundated with thoughts or mentions of New Year’s Resolution or how “this year will be better.” 

Instead of thinking in terms of absolutes or a need to be better, try thinking in terms of your journey.  The month of January is thought to be named for the Roman God Janus who governs transitions, duality, and passages.  He was essentially a gatekeeper with the ability to look both forwards and back.  We, as people with a history of sexual abuse, understand what it is like to live between two worlds.  How life was before our assault, and how the trauma forever changed us. This transition is at the heart of the journey of a victim, to a survivor, to a thriver.  It’s this growing process that helps us heal, reclaim our voice and ultimately shine our light of inspiration to the broader community.