Some friends of mine had a tradition at their NYE party every year that I’m recreating and modifying in my sobriety. You take and write down one regret from the past year, something you’re thankful for in the present moment, and a hope for your future next year then burn it to release them into the universe. You let go of the past, give thanks for the present, and send hopeful intentions into the future. It was a wonderful experience to sit alone and do it last night instead of getting drunk. I hope that you each can harness that kind of serenity, courage, and wisdom in 2024.
