2013 for me was filled with the usual ups and downs and I am grateful for every bit of it.
I am grateful for the opportunities and successes that came my way and I am excited to share all of these with you.
I am grateful for the clarity to see my downs as a form of preparation for bigger things to come, and your empathy when I desperately needed it, even though I spoke nothing of it.
I am grateful for your entertaining posts that made me smile when all I wanted to do was to throw in the towel. Your posts of inspirational anecdotes and kindness, is something I constantly look forward to, in a world that’s seemingly gone to shit. There’s still hope.
To my friends who achieved great success in your career and spiritual journey, I am overjoyed at the idea of good things happening to good people.
To my friends who suffered a great loss, I apologize for not being a better friend in your time of need. I know that sometimes bad things happen to good people, but I am always at a loss every time that happens. I did what I could but I know I could’ve done better. I’m here for you.
To my frenemies, I know why you did it, and I forgive you whole-heartedly. As a friend, I hope you realize that I am on your side. I am not here to rid you of your opportunities nor stand in the way of your success. If anything, I want to assist you in every way possible.
And to those whom I may have offended along the way, I apologize for the hurt that I may have cause, even though I have nothing but good intent for you and the world. My verbal filter is faulty and I’m unable to get a replacement part.
My wish for 2014 is simply for more acts of kindness, random or intended, more empathy towards another man’s plight, more of the good and less of the bad and above all, more courage to face the world with an empty cup and take action on behalf of those without a voice.
So to all of you, regardless of where you are physically, emotionally or spiritually, just know that you are all in my prayers and I wish nothing but the absolute best for each and every one of you.
And with that, thank you for being a part of my ronkedonk-ridiculously awesome 2013. See you on the other side.
Have courage.