Simple Recipes for a Fresh Start (New Year)

Certain reflections seem to dawn on you amidst the merriments of December as the year gradually draws the curtain. It becomes increasingly important to set a plan of action, make a resolution, say prayers and process crucial thoughts for the New Year ahead. After all, Nigeria despite being acclaimed as one of the best economies in Africa is relatively broke; the dollar is sky rocketing while the naira is taking a precipitous nose-dive; news of insecurity amidst fears of disintegration have grown intense with the approaching elections. These concerns have amounted to a very tough 2015.

For the better part of the year, it seems we have taken to wearing our hearts on our sleeves and they seem to have increasingly turned very cold and hard. This attitude generally affects our productivity, mindset and world view. So let us start afresh with this very easy and highly practicable recipe;

Our major ingredient is the set of thoroughly washed 12 months, it must be purged of past rancor, regrets, misgivings, mistakes, guilt etc; all kinds of impediments. In order for the year to come out great each month should be put into perspective by carefully adding cupfuls of laughter, adequate teaspoons of courage, faith, goodwill, selflessness, patience and joy (leaving any out is not advisable as it is needed daily). 

A pinch of kindness, meditation and well planned resolution; pour in lots of smile and love and mix with an unbending conscience and character. For a better taste, sprinkle in exercise and family time. Garnish with a handful of hard work, integrity, humility and a sprig of humor. If cooked with cheerfulness and honesty you are certain of 365 days of sunshine.

 Happy New Year.

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