Shedding the Old Year

The Ecdysis of the Soul,Why We Shed the Old Year By George Amolo In biology,

the process of a snake shedding its skin is called ecdysis. It is not a cosmetic choice; it is a

requirement for survival. As the snake grows, its old skin becomes a restrictive,

brittle cage. If it does not shed, its vision clouds as the scales over its eyes thicken,

and its growth is stunted by the weight of its own past. As we approach the New Year,

we find ourselves in a strikingly similar position. We often treat New Year’s resolutions

as a shopping list for the ego more wealth, more status, more possessions.

But true renewal is not about what we add to our lives; it is about what we are willing to