“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” – Josiyah Martin
The wheel of time strikes again! It’s time to bid goodbye to 2024, and warmly welcome 2025 into our lives. January 1st and the new year brings forward a time to hit the refresh button in our lives. 
The new year is welcomed by everyone with different unique and cultural traditions around the world, like the iconic ball drop at Times Square which is watched by millions. Whatever method you prefer to start 2025, be it by lighting up fireworks or engaging in religious observances, the new year is a celebration that brings people together, regardless of their country or time zones.
This is also an important time to look back on the past year and reflect on what you have experienced, learnt and gained. Every moment is a lesson and memory. It is also necessary to understand that not everyone goes through the same things so don’t compare yourself to others. Your progress belongs to you, and you are exactly where you need to be in life. 
As you step into 2025, we wish this year turns out to be better than the last and is a year where you are happy, healthy and full of hope. May you achieve all your resolutions and dreams. This is a special chance to start anew so its our opportunity to let go of negative traits and change for the better as well.
As the clock strikes midnight and the new year rings in a fresh set of 365 pages to your life book, RACUOCFMF wishes each and everyone a hearty Happy New Year, that is bright, prosperous and full of success! 
Cheers to 2025!
Written By:
Rtr. Amna Naushad
(Junior Blog Team Member 2024-25)
Edited By:
Rtr. Thisara Kuruppuarachchi
(Senior Blog Team Member 2024-25)
