In almost every detective novel, one of the first questions asked is “Are there any fingerprints?” Why? Because each and every person carries a distinctive set of prints. You. Me. Everyone. Unique!
These tiny ridges on our fingertips are not just biological markers but metaphors for individuality, uniqueness and the imprint we leave on the world.
I no longer set goals on New Year’s Eve but believe we can transform that tradition into an investigation of our own inner mystery. A new year offers us the chance to examine our own “fingerprints” – our habits, decisions and the mark we leave on life.
I love the quote often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
As we embark on a fresh part of our journey, we might just uncover hidden talents and untapped abilities by picking up a new skill, exploring a new hobby or challenging ourselves in ways we never thought possible. The coming year invites us to step beyond the boundaries of the familiar. Every new venture, no matter how small, helps us carve out room for our self-expression.
Just like our fingerprints, our journey will be uniquely our own; no one else will experience the world in quite the same way.
Like a detective uncovering new evidence, we will encounter unexpected twists and turns in life. These moments of uncertainty can be daunting, but they are also opportunities for us to thrive. As we navigate the unknown, we develop resilience, adaptability and courage.
The new year serves as a reminder that change is not something to be afraid of but for us to embrace as a natural part of life’s journey. It is through these changes that we discover new strengths and abilities we never knew we possessed and that even in our challenges, the universe often surprises us with hidden good.
A setback might guide us to a better path, or a loss might teach us to cherish what we have. With time and perspective, we begin to see that the good was there all along, waiting for us to notice.
You and I can be private investigators looking for our own uniqueness, our habits, decisions and the mark we leave on life. I wish you a wonderful end to this chapter and a happy new year.
The Rev. Linda McNamar is a Laguna Woods Village resident.
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