By Marty Coffin Evans
The clock ticked to 12 and corks popped greeting 2018. Happy New Year from 50 Plus!
Just what will 2018 hold – the expected and unexpected? No doubt, both will comprise the year for most.
In the expected column, planned events will materialize. Perhaps that long planned for trip will actually happen. Where did it land on the Bucket List, or, did it ever make the list?
Will a family gathering or reunion take place? Can vacations be planned around that time allowing many to attend?
Perhaps this year will hold new unions – engagements or marriages. Some long anticipated may come to fruition during 2018.
Others may welcome new family members whether a child’s arrival or an in law. In either case, family dynamics change. Certainly time will now be a most desired resource for those welcoming a child into their home.
While some events can be anticipated, even expected this year, the unexpected will happen as well. No amount of planning can keep them away.
What significant person may appear? We never know who we’ll encounter or their influence. In times past, perhaps a mentor has made a major difference. Such a relationship can change a life’s direction or even confirm the current one.
What unexpected opportunity or unanticipated event will likely occur? What impact will it have? How will it be handled? What happens if an opportunity is missed?
Does this year hold a job or career change? While potentially expected, living the change may hold many unexpected twists and turns. What unforeseen joy and wisdom will come with this change? Some sadness may occur in leaving the familiar and moving into a new situation.
As all 12 months unfold with their range of days, how the expected and unexpected are embraced will define the year. It’s not a question of if these will intersect but rather, when.
Enjoy the challenge of the new beginnings found in 2018. Know your 50 Plus team will be working to bring you lots of good news throughout 2018.