Both pictures taken on Dec 31.  

The first in 2006.  

The second in 2007.  

The changes are nearly invisible, but exist.  

Look at your pictures, a year apart.  Can you tell the differences from one year to the next?  

Look in the eyes.  

The second ones have experienced an entire year more life.  

Think about what they have seen this year.  What changed them, what changed you so you’ll never be the same ever again?  

Is it a place?  (New York City.  Soho)  

A person?  (The Starbucks crew)  

Or just a moment?  

One moment that turned you from picture 1 to picture 2.  

One whole year.  

And yet, you look the same.  Same face, same smile.  You are still you.  

Perspective.  The thing we all need to gain sometimes.  

When life is hard, take a step back.  Take life slowly.  

One day at a time.  

One year at a time.  

You’re moving too fast.  

Find your perspective.  

Happy New Year.