A new year that’s ushered in with a countdown to midnight can often represent an opportunity to begin again, set some goals and hope for better. There’s something intrinsically uplifting about the resetting of a calendar that hints at a second chance for us all.
And while the start of 2021 is as good a time as any to change our mindset and work towards growth, creation and reestablishing our journey — new beginnings are not limited to set moments in a year. Each morning is a fresh start, every hour an opportunity to mentally refocus, even one second from the next can determine a transformation.
We can all be better if we choose to do better. New knowledge and experience will continuously enrich our lives and help us rise up with each and every choice we make. We mustn’t worry if our resolutions fall, our goals seem distant or life takes an unforeseen turn that tests our courage, we can bloom in ways we may not have realised were possible.
I’m wishing everyone a Happy New Year, I hope it is better for all of us and that we all make moves in 2021 that fill our lives with joy, love, happiness and purpose.
What are hopes for the New Year?
2020 Recaps That Inspire:
Year in Search 2020 — Google
The Dogs of 2020 — We Rate Dogs
Some Good News Holiday Special with John Krasinski
This is part of my M.T.N Poetry Collection. If you share my poetry on social media, please tag my Instagram and/or link to my Poetry Page; do not edit my work or remove my name or website. If you wish to use my poetry in any other way, please contact me to ask for permission so that information regarding terms of usage can be provided. Thank you.
transatlantic | notes 
Love your thought that each morning, each moment is a new opportunity, fresh start
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you — any moment we decide to begin again is valid and I love the freedom that brings with it. Thank you for reading!
LikeLike
2020 was quite the year – fingers crossed we all really do choose to do better in 2021!
LikeLike
I have mine firmly crossed, haha! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
LikeLike
I love the poetry✨💕
This put a huge smile on my face!
You are a star Molly🤗 xx
LikeLike
I’m so glad I made you smile! Thank you so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a motivating poem! I’m so guilty of waiting for the next week, next month but then nothing actually ever changes. I need to be motivated enough to make the change there and then, rather than waiting!
LikeLike
I have been working on this too and figured if I needed the reminder then chances are I’m not alone! I hope it has been motivating for you!
LikeLike
I love your words, though the micropoem said it best for me! Every day is a chance to learn from the mistakes and appreciate the lessons of the past. My day-to-day affirmations and goals change with each dawn. 🙂
LikeLike
Exactly! There is no better moment than the one we find ourselves realising we need to make changes. We don’t have to wait for Monday, a new month or a new year, we can learn at any time!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love this beautiful poem Molly. The perfect t name and I absolutely agree that change can happen any time of the year, not just new years!
LikeLike
Thank you! I hoped to remind people that change is not for certain moments, we can take the opportunity or create it for ourselves whenever we’re ready to do so! Thanks so much for reading!
LikeLike
Choosing to DO BETTER. Yes, yes, a million times yes. I think after the trainwreck of last year, a lot of people will be going into this year with that thought x
LikeLike
I really hope so, there was no escaping having to reflect on life last year! Thanks for reading!
LikeLike
I really love this! I’ve always wanted to get into writing either stories or poems. Maybe this year will be the year it happens
LikeLike
I’m so glad you like it! I would love to read your poems or stories if you decide to give it a go!
LikeLike
Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem. I have learned not to stress over my resolutions and goals as well. These days, I prefer to inject some serendipity into my approach to most things. You just never know what life hurls at you, and honestly? Things do not always go according to plan, and that’s alright. I tend to revisit my goals and tweak them accordingly instead!
LikeLike
Exactly this! One thing 2020 really formented for me was that things can change unexpectedly and you have to adapt. Revisiting and tweaking is how we should all approach our goals — thank you so much for reading!
LikeLike
“New beginnings are not limited to set moments in a year”… So true!! I loved reading this post, your poem is so motivating! Thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!
LikeLike
My mom always said that too “Every morning is a fresh start”. You have plenty of opportunities to reinvent yourself. It’s not a once a year thing. Your poem is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
You Mum’s advice is great, and a really lovely way to lighten any stress knowing that tomorrow is fresh and new and has the chance to lessen any worries, etc. Thank you so much for reading!
LikeLike
I love your poem. It is so true that you can begin again at any time. And I also loved where you wrote “Each morning is a fresh start, every hour an opportunity to mentally refocus, even one second from the next can determine a transformation.” Might need to post this quote somewhere at home for inspiration.
LikeLike
It’s something I’ve had to remind myself of, but knowing that you can transforma and begin again at any time is freeing and much needed after 2020! Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
LikeLike
Lovely post, hope you have a good and positive year!
LikeLike
Thank you — and the same to you!
LikeLike
I love this post so much! Beautiful words – I hope 2021 is good for you xx
LikeLike
Thank you! I hope 2021 is a good year for you too!
LikeLike
Beautiful poem! I love the change that January and the fresh new year brings!
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLike
Choosing to do better! Yes, I’m hoping to see a lot more of that this year. And hopefully some more optimism in 2021 in general x
Sophie
LikeLike
Me too — I’m hopeful that this year will be brighter and lighter for us all!
LikeLike
Happy New Year! Starting each day with fresh eyes is definitely something I need to do more of!
LikeLike
Happy New Year to you too! And, I 100% agree that fresh eyes, whenever you can engage them, is something all of probably need to use more often (I’m working on this myself)! Thanks for reading!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy New Year babe! Here’s to making 2021 a great year!
Katie |
LikeLike
Thank you — I hope you have a fantastic year ahead!
LikeLike
Happy New Year! Here’s to a positive 2021 for everyone.
LikeLike
Thank you! Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2021!
LikeLike
Happy new year!
I love what you say here, we have an opportunity every single moment 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you! Wishing you a wonderful 2021 ahead!
LikeLike
Happy New Year! I love this poem and I totally agree with the message! Thank you for sharing this and all the best for 2021!
LikeLike
Thank you! All the best to you in 2021!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The poem is deep, even though it is short.
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLike
I like your poetry. Happy New Year!
LikeLike
Thank you so much — Happy New Year to you too!
LikeLike
I love the feeling of a new year. A fresh start full of opportunities and hope. 2020 was an extremely horrible year. Just hoping the latter part of this year will be better. Thank you for sharing. Lauren.
LikeLike
I like fresh beginnings too and am glad they can come whenever we may need them. A new year is an opportunity so I hope it’s a good one for everyone because 2020 was truly awful! Thanks for reading!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love this poem so much 🤩very beautiful words!
LikeLike
Thank you!!
LikeLike