The Old Year Is Passing…

Outside the window, the city moves in fast, intense rhythms…

People walk back and forth on the pavement, cars never seem to stop moving, children cycle with their friends, and in a few days the old year will be gone…

Yes, it will leave—but we will stay here…

To make a fresh start… To set new goals… To “be born again” and to reflect!!!

The calendar on the wall will say 2026; the last digit will change and we start again from the beginning… And us? We will certainly be a year older; perhaps something else will have changed too…

Anyway, on days like these one custom that stays the same is… the carols!

The children will sing the New Year carols. We will hear their voices again!

The place will be full of joy and carefree moments. As every year, this year too we will welcome the new year.

And then what?

Will people be the same as last year or different? Only we know the answer…

Meanwhile, a woman is hurrying to get inside so she doesn’t get wet. We too are full of rush—but why? Is there a reason?…

Let the years go by!… I’ve grown up now!… you hear it everywhere… and the weather shifts mood, it starts to rain and gives a different tone to the decorated neighbourhood with its coloured lights and the big Christmas tree in the middle.

People walk around happy and smiling—but what is the weather like in their hearts? Cold, lukewarm or warm?

One thing is certain: Saint Basil will come again and bring gifts; he will see which children were naughty and which were good.

Was I? And if so, what will he bring me? A ball, a toy, or one of those things that are hard to find—like happiness?…

The rain grows heavier; I wonder why it has to be so strong… maybe to wash our souls clean? Maybe to announce a new page in our life, or is it just an ordinary rain?

Somewhere in the background you hear voices…

Serves you right! You didn’t listen to me! Shame on you, again!..

Two friends are arguing; they look angry and ready to come to blows. Will they make up? Will that cycle close?

Either way, these last days are a chance to talk and reflect on what happened all year. To see where they went wrong and perhaps realize that they could have handled some things better and made better choices in certain matters.

Of course, there’s no shortage of words…

Did they hurt the people close to them? Did they express their feelings to those they love? They know the answer again… In a few days the holidays are here and we’re all glad—but glad of what exactly? That it’s a holiday? That we want to rest? To go away? To eat our favourite sweets?…..

It’s dark now and I’m still turning these thoughts over, wondering whether I’ll change too with 2026 or stay as I was… I don’t know…

For more on making a fresh start and daring to change, read our articles Don’t Be Afraid to Change Your Life and Happiness as an Absolute Goal.

Happy Life Team