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to the mainland, or making a trip to Japan or Australia. You can even identify the cargo flights, as they always take a different approach and use a novel runway. However, the best of all are the military jets. They are remarkably speedy and deafeningly loud and sometimes go straight upward like a rocket until they have vanished from sight. The Neighborhoods Hawaiians have an unparalleled love for fireworks. On New Year’s Eve, we overlook a panoramic cavalcade of sparklers, Roman candles, firecrackers, and aerials as they compete with one another to light up the night sky. It goes on for
hours! We capture the madness on our phones and send videos to our friends and family on the mainland, who have never seen anything quite like it. We look forward to our time on the lanai, as it gives us an opportunity to reconnect with each
other, as well as take in the beauty of Hawaii and marvel at a city in action. Hawaii never ceases to amaze us.
–David and Irma Bennett
THE JOY OF LEARNING
your mind around, know that when you do finally break it down into manageable concepts and learn the ins and outs, you will have achieved something remarkable. Endeavor to master new interests and disciplines. You can master working with your hands and develop skills such as woodworking and painting. Or, you can learn a new language, and plan a trip overseas to master your new tongue. Whatever you set out to do, put the maximum amount of effort into it. You will appreciate what you can accomplish when you are committed and don’t resign yourself to being less than what you were before. EMBRACING A GROWTH MINDSET
As we grow older, we encounter a great deal of change. We are forced to adapt to new routines and remedies to combat our shifting reality. However, we are also granted a chance to continue the journey we have been on our entire lives: the journey of learning. We are not destined to decline, and improvement is possible if we work hard. By adopting a growth mindset — accepting that we can learn and grow through determined effort — we can spend our latter years becoming the best versions of ourselves we can be. Change Is Good Every year, millions of people embark on New Year’s resolutions.
They commit themselves to read more, lose weight, or improve their professional prowess. We can apply this commitment to our intellectual growth, and embrace the fact that change can be a positive. Treat learning like a new job and new technologies as tools to help you achieve your goals. You have no reason to be complacent; instead, commit yourself to self- improvement. Challenges Are Opportunities When you encounter a new challenge, treat it as an opportunity to learn something new.
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