COLUMN: Report from the Legislature – A new year is time for renewal
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The start of the new year is always a joyous time.
The snow seems brighter, the air feels cleaner, and the excitement of fresh beginnings shows in everyone’s smile. It marks the opening of a new chapter, but it also invites us to reflect on the previous year, on our struggles, our triumphs, and everything we’ve learned along the way. For many, the new year is the beginning of new habits and growth.
Much of this joy stems from Christmas, which passed only a short time ago. Christmas is, for many, a season of celebration, of family gathered together, of giving and receiving gifts, of sharing quiet moments in each other’s company. Watching my granddaughter open gifts in front of the Christmas tree is truly a special moment. Above all, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on this earth.
Christmas holds a special place in our hearts, but it is only one part of what made the past year meaningful. As we look back, we can also remember the many parades, hockey games, graduations, and celebrations that filled our days. These moments, both festive and familiar, are what bring our community together and remind us of the joy we share throughout the year.
As mentioned, the new year is also a time of renewal. People look ahead with hope, imagining all the possibilities the coming months may bring. Many people take time to make New Year’s resolutions, promises to break old habits or embrace new opportunities. Renewal is a wonderful thing that allows us to continue to improve ourselves, to reflect on the previous year on what went well, and to consider what we might change. A new year offers a natural moment to do just that.
As this new year begins, I hope you take time both to reflect on the year behind you and to look forward with hope to the new one ahead. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
As always, the work I value the most is serving you and your family as MLA for Springfield-Ritchot. I welcome any questions or comments by email to Ron@RonSchuler.com or by mail to Box 150, Oak Bank, MB R0E 1J0.