James Van Der Beek struck a chord with fans this week after sharing a thoughtful message about rethinking New Year’s resolutions. Instead of pushing for drastic changes in the depths of winter, the actor and former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant encouraged a gentler, more seasonal approach to fresh starts. This perspective quickly sparked conversation and praise from his followers, who said the message felt both timely and reassuring.
Looking Healthy & Inspiring People
In his latest Instagram post, Van Der Beek was not only looking healthier, but he was also inspiring his followers. It was all about New Year’s resolutions, and when people should be making them.
He starts the video saying, “Anyone else out there finding that your New Year’s resolution was impossible to keep? I’m gonna say something: I don’t think it’s your fault. I think it makes total sense.”
Why is that? Van Der Beek went on to explain, asking, “Why are we celebrating a New Year in the dead of winter? Why are we celebrating new beginnings at a time when nature rests?”
The “Dawson’s Creek” star went on to say, “Animals are hibernating, birds fly south for the winter. The time to celebrate a new beginning, and a new you, and a new resolution, is in the spring at the vernal equinox. When the flowers bloom, and it gets warmer, the birds return. That’s how nature does it. Why are we fighting nature?”
He then goes on to talk about our calendar system and what his plans are moving forward.
Van Der Beek finished the video saying, “I mean, all due respect to Pope Gregory VIII, who saddled us with the Gregorian calendar system, but it just makes absolutely no sense….So, I’m gonna say screw it. I’m going to take the winter to recover, to rest, and I’m gonna make New Year’s resolutions in the spring. Who’s with me?”
Fans React to His Inspiring Message
It seems like a lot of people are with him, as his followers quickly jumped in the comments to echo his message.
One follower wrote, “👏 i fully support hibernation until the sun is back,” while another added, “Me!!! I’m with you! We will celebrate in the Spring! 🌸Keep fighting!! The world needs your light!”
Most of his fans seemed to be on board, with this person writing, “Some real wisdom!! I’m in and will continue on with the cozy foods!! 😂🤗 Praying for you and the family!!,” and this person wrote, “Yessss this. “Wintering” is real, and we need it.”
Many fans also gave the “Varisty Blues” star some love regarding the healthier look. Of course, Van Der Beek is battling cancer, so seeing him in good spirits and healthier got many of his friends in good spirits also.
This fan wrote, “Looking healthy and strong brother. Praying for your health. ❤️,” while this person added, “Sending you all of Gods blessings! You look great!,” and a third fan added, “Looking good 🙌🙌🙌.”
