It’s a new year. As is so often the case, this is a time to reflect on the previous year and dream and envision what is coming in the year ahead. It can be an exciting time for some and a scary time for others. For me, it’s just a moment in time to pause, look around, evaluate/reevaluate everything that’s going on, and remind myself to keep looking and moving forward.
This year seems to be something special. The last couple of years have been challenging, to say the least. I’ve had to face things I never dreamed I’d be facing. I’ve learned a lot about myself and about people. Not all of the things I’ve learned have been good but they all have helped me grow.
One thing I’ve learned, trials reveal who people really are. There are many types of trials in life and the one I am coming out of one really wasn’t a lot of fun. Through the revelations of who people are and how they treat others, I’ve become even more convicted that we need to pursue an agenda of kindness.
A couple of years ago, we created the #keepkind initiative at Daps Magic. Then everything got really rough and while it still exists, it hasn’t been at the forefront of what we do like I had hoped it would. That changes in 2025. The #keepkind initiative will be something that is part and partial to everything I do and Daps Magic does.
This next year is also going to be a lot about having fun. This could be through new zany segments on Geeks Corner, new out-and-about adventures that will end up being videos, blogs, and podcasts. Expect to see more games, puppets, music numbers, and fun conversations happening in the coming year. This also could mean some fun games with our Patrons as well.
The upcoming year will also be one full of adventures. There are some big ideas for adventures that could be taken this year that we’ll be sharing at a later date on Patreon and then Geeks Corner. There are lots of possibilities for places to go and experiences to be had. These will be shared for sure on vlogs and blogs and potentially we will even pull off a group trip if the interest is there!
Finally and most importantly is friendship (there are more things I could hit but this isn’t going to be a book). This year is about friendship. This is a year about building people up, communicating clearly with people, and looking for the good in people. With all of this, this community will continue to grow and have a lot of fun doing it! We might even get back to having live in-person audiences for Geeks Corner and add them to Daps Magic (the Podcast) at some point! We will also have some meetups in the parks at some point as well! It should be a lot of fun!
2025 is going to be a great year. We are going to make it one. We are going to build people up. We are going to be a positive influence in the Disney and positive stuff realm. A year from now, we are going to look back at the year and recognize that this was a pivotal year that made a difference in a lot of ways, some we never could have anticipated.
How we face the trials of life defines us. I sincerely hope that when people look at Mr. Daps and Daps Magic they define us as a group of people who live with kindness and make a positive impact in the world. I also hope that you will be a part of this community and help us build this in a new era of awesome. I know that this is something that I can’t do alone. I also recognize that for as public of figure as I am, I am also very much an introvert. I need people who will complement my strengths and weaknesses to make this community the best one ever! Will you join me? Will you help make 2025 the best year yet? Let’s make it a great year, together!
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