December 22, 2021 is the first day of the 22nd Century. We leave the past behind but will never forget the lessons we learned. Now is the time to move into a new era. How will you make things better?
Taking responsibilities begins every new day. We choose, decide, take action, and make discoveries about ourselves, our hopes, and dreams. There are those who came before us that inspired us to do great things or make improvements. One such lady was Eleanor Roosevelt.
"Somewhere along the line of development we discover
what we really are, and then we make our real decision for which
we are responsible. Make that decision primarily for yourself
because you can never really live anyone else's life,
not even your own child's. The influence you exert is through
your own life and what you become yourself."
---Eleanor Roosevelt
To live today is a gift of life. As the end of the year 2021 becomes nearer, and the New Year is about to begin, we look around today and ask, what have I done and how can I make things better? I have come to the conclusion there is no new normal. Myla Angelou said it best:
"If you try to be normal you will never know how
amazing you can be." ---Myla Angelo
We can look back at our lives, where we were, what did we do, who were we with, and think about our fond memories, such as this last great vacation for me. But the question is what have I learned and what will I do about it now? This photograph was taken the last time I went to Switzerland. The old stone building survived and so did I. Where will I be tomorrow?
A dream home is something many people think about. No matter what state the economy is in today, will new construction be better, safer, better insulated, will it fly away in a tornado or stay grounded? Will my dream house be fine enough to live in without wishing and hoping for something better?
Or will people decide for themselves, it's okay to live in an older dwelling and bring it up to code and higher standards because yesterday's materials were of a quality you can't get today?
Will you be satisfied with the infrastructure, medical facilities in easy reach, schools, grocery stores, food and vegetables, transportation, the distance between you and your loved ones, or are there concerns about the town or the community's future?
Some of the finest architects built homes to last and have lived for many centuries before we were born. I guess one must ask themselves, will I be comfortable moving in, "as is," without lifting a finger or are there enough creative juices to stimulate my mind to create a home of my dreams using yesterday's technology with jaw-dropping new innovations that didn't exist when this old house was originally built?
Whether you live in a dream house someone else constructed or you did yourself, will you appreciate how you live, where you live, and what you can do to live a better life. Whether your dreams are big or small, there are at least a few things to consider because they are always part of the equation in decision-making
- Can you afford it today, later, and after taxes & insurance goes up?
- Will you have enough resources if the money stops?
- What are your risks and can you recover?
- Will you continue to save your money?
There is nothing perfect about home ownership, it's how you live your life and where you live, and what you do with your life that makes a difference. Welcome to the 22nd Century. May you have the power to make dreams come true and improvise as needed ---Patricia Feager, Author of this blog post on 12/22/2021
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