A Reflection on Melancholy and New Beginnings
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, the end of the year approaches. A period of contemplation begins during which we reflect on the events and experiences of the past year. The end of the year often brings a mix of emotions, as the melancholy of the old year gives way to the excitement of new beginnings.
Melancholy embraces us like an old friend when we reminisce about the ups and downs of the past year. It is the feeling of nostalgia that overwhelms us as we contemplate the moments of joy, sorrow, and growth we have undergone. Perhaps there are goals we have not achieved or loved ones we have lost. It is a time of introspection in which we must acknowledge that life does not always go according to plan.
Yet, there is beauty in that melancholy. It reminds us that we are human, that we are vulnerable, and that we are part of a continuous cycle of change. The melancholy of the old year is like the autumn leaves falling from the trees, making space for new growth in the spring. It is an opportunity to let go, sometimes to forgive, and to embrace ourselves with compassion.
As we embrace the melancholy of the old year, a space for hope and expectation for the coming year emerges. The end of the year marks not only a closure but also a new beginning. It is a time to set new goals, pursue long-cherished dreams, and use the lessons of the past as building blocks for the future.
A new year offers the opportunity to formulate fresh goals and seize new opportunities. It is as if we are turning the page of an unwritten book, ready to write our own story. The excitement of the unknown gives us the energy to grow, evolve, and strive for the best in ourselves.
As we bid farewell to the old year and release the melancholy, we can open ourselves to the magic of the new year. Let us cherish what was, learn from what has been, and eagerly look forward to what is yet to come. Above all, let us look forward and focus to our possibilities instead of the impossibilities. Let’s love 2024 and make music.
I like to wish everyone a very happy (musical) new year.
Ruud
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