Love it. This one resonates with me profoundly now. Today is my "new year's eve"! The 16th of May has had a special significance for me for 11 years now, so for me, it's that time of teh year where I rumminate about previous and set expectations/goals for next "year" (minus the drinks and fireworks). It worked well while I was filled with hope and energy, but as routine settled in, it turned into a rumination on inner and outer expectations, things I hadn't achieved, etc.. Now I see teh effects on my self worth..
Yesterday, I came across the perfect quote on an episode of House: "You reaccess your life, when you make a mistake. You haven't." :)
Today I came across your post: serendipity! Thank you :)