The inner voice desperately trying to calm us, reminding us that regret and anxiety are futile, has been muted. We can switch our focus from one of foreboding to one of hope, and prepare for what’s next. Hope, on the other hand, is open-ended – a constant that can illuminate even the most uncertain path. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream“The wounds remain. We are free to embrace new resolutions or simply embrace ourselves, celebrating where and who we are now.

Source: Irish Independent December 31, 2025 08:32 UTC