HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
If you and your circle of friends are anything like me and mine, then I think it’s safe to say that we’re all happy to see 2009 come to an end. There’s no question that this year, life as we’ve known it, changed drastically. In 2009 many Americans got clobbered. Economic recession, an undefined war, a new administration, the collapse of the housing market, reform agendas for bank, auto, Wall Street and health care. Not to mention the highest foreclosures and unemployment stats since the 60s. Bummer!
While our government (whether we agree or not) attempts to reinvent, American households must too. This is always the typical precursor of a renaissance. But because there has not really been one since the 1960’s many today were too young to remember it accurately, others simply weren’t born yet. Well, I do and I was. I remember Woodstock, having my draft number on me at all times, Martin Luther King, feminism, the birth of technology…I remember tremendous unrest at every turn—these were the growing pains that benefited us later by changing all our lives for the better. I believe those times are upon us once again.
I know many of you have had to make a lot of unexpected changes. And those who have not are also in the process of re-evaluation of some kind or another. This year forced us all to take stock. As painful as it can often get, I truly believe this process was long over due and necessary.
I think we coasted for many years perhaps postponing the kind of introspection and reflection we should have been doing all along. If our faith got tested, at least it reminded us how important faith was. If forced to make due, it reminded us of our priorities and ingenuity. If some had to drastically down size, perhaps they surprised themselves. It’s amazing how few possessions we need in order to be okay and live well—if not in some cases even better.
I too made some of the most important decisions in 2009 than any year I can remember. I had some final hard choices, which I could have easily postponed until the first of the new year but I wanted them behind me by then so I could start 2010 with a clean slate and with fresh plans. So as I write this, I know I’m ready for whatever the new year holds with a renewed sense of spirit. It is my deepest and most sincere wish for all of you too.
Lets turn off the TV and the computer now and then and think for ourselves. Let’s not be afraid to be honest and then fight for that clarity in those around us. Let’s start nourishing our mind rather then keeping it only distracted and entertained. Lets not be afraid of things we cannot control, embarrassed for whatever losses we’ve experienced, or guilty for decisions that didn’t pan out. Often the greatest blessings are the things we don’t yet understand most.
Lets not look outside ourselves for hope, validation, and salvation—all that is within us.
Here’s to a really fascinating new year!
CL
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I just discovered your blog. I have watched you from the beginning of your career. When the Christopher Lowell show went off, I actually called the cable company asking them, “why?”. I miss those old shows. Not only did you design, but you had common sense advice for everyday living,(sort of like your well thought out advise above) which made you very special. I have watched every show you made. To tell you how old, I had most of them taped on my VCR.
You were the one that got me interested in design. You are number one in my book. All the other designers come after you and have taken (stolen) all of your design tips. I guess that’s ok though. There would not be any other design shows without you. You are the mold. Candace Olson, number 2. I look forward to your second season of WORK THAT ROOM.
Comment by msmlisa — December 20, 2009 @ 12:27 am
Hi Christopher,
Huge forever fan, here! It is a joy to see your inspirations gained by the process of change. I pray for peace, love, and joy for you and yours, and your team in your all endeavors.
Your gifts of decorating, speaking, and interputing another person’s spirit through where their space, has been encouraging to awe striking. I have missed your one on one teachings (through the television)which inspired me to create a comfortable enivironment-period. Your fun loving personality made a connection to me which spread through my decorating. Truly you are a blessing!
Comment by blessingsbymk — January 1, 2010 @ 9:28 am
THANK YOU for taking the time to write this beautiful, inspiring perspective. I’m so glad I thought to look up your blog today!
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