What, in essence, does New Years mean to people? Clearly there is a lot of celebration involved.<\/p>\n
At the stroke of midnight, many people go wild. They hug total strangers, and there is a general sense of good cheer and camaraderie.<\/p>\n
But what exactly is it that is being celebrated? I used to not be sure, but after watching people celebrate New Years enough times, I think I know.<\/p>\n
Although nobody really wants to admit it, New Years is really about one thing more than anything else. It’s about the fact that you and I are still here. We are the ones who will get at least one more ride around the merry-go-round.<\/p>\n
That’s why we raise a glass at midnight with total strangers, and maybe also give them a big hug. We may not know who they are, and we may not have much in common with them.<\/p>\n
But in that moment we have at least one thing in common. And it’s the most important thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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