Frankly Speaking with Tyra G
NEW YEAR MOMENTS OF MINDFULNESS featuring Tyra G
What’s so special about celebrating the New Year?
“Why does the start of the new year carry such special symbolism? And why is its celebration so common worldwide, as it has been for at least as long as there have been calendars? Behavior this universal must indeed be tied to something fundamental in the human animal, something profoundly meaningful and essential, given all the energy and resources we invest not just in the celebration but also in our efforts to make good on a fresh set of resolutions, even though we mostly fail to keep them.
It’s fascinating to realize that the special ways that people note this unique passage of one day into the next are probably all manifestations of the human animal’s fundamental imperative for survival. “[1]
So, how have survival issues recently forced their way into our hearts, our minds, and our spirits? How are we managing?
Join me and explore some personal survival tips and techniques. What makes celebrating the New Year so significant?
The beginning of a new year carries profound symbolism, and its celebration is a cherished tradition around the world, rooted in our history with calendars. This universal behavior speaks to something essential about human nature—something deeply meaningful, especially considering how much energy and resources we invest in both the festivities and the ambitious resolutions that often go unfulfilled.
It’s intriguing to recognize that the unique ways we acknowledge this transition from one year to the next likely reflect our inherent drive for survival and renewal.
In today’s world, survival issues have increasingly affected our emotional and spiritual well-being. How are we coping with these challenges?
Join me in exploring effective personal survival tips and techniques that can help us navigate these tumultuous times. Learn stuff, celebrate, and share!
[1] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-risky-is-it-really/201312/why-we-really-celebrate-new-years-day