Good-Bye 2009: Reflecting on Meaningful Values & Goals

As we approach the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect upon the meaning of our lives and work, as well as focus on the things that and people who really matter the most to us.  Of course, there are many folks who just want to put 2009 behind them with a “good riddance” sigh of relief.  Let’s face it, it has been a very difficult, challenging year; one that we’d probably like to forget.  The economic climate proved to be more of a perfect storm.  Like a tsunami, it generated monstrous waves that were intent on destroying anything in their path.  And economic concerns were not the only source of turbulence, fear, and insecurity during the year.  In this regard, I’m sure that the mass media’s “end of the year” reviews will provide many other examples of why 2009 is a year that deserves to be forgotten. 

More on End of Year reflection, this time from Alex Pattakos.