There’s something I’ve noticed about my son: He always shows up with love.
He loves running over to family and friends to give hugs. (“Big hugs,” especially.) He’s always excited when he sees someone he knows. If he’s a little shy around a new person, it only takes a few minutes before they’re his new best friend.
That joy is contagious. Other people always seem so happy when they’re around Ben.
So here’s my wish for the new year: Show up with love. Show up excited to be around the people you care about. Be excited, be joyful. Be a little bit more like Ben.
We need more of that light in this world.
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That photo of fireworks over a ski mountain (Aspen, I think) come via photographer Jamie Fenn and Unsplash.