cheers to the new year

New years does bring with it some good thoughts and a certain degree of trepidation as well. When thinking about the new year, I can't help but reflect on the past year and make my new resolutions taking into account the things that did not work for me last year.  The past year has been a difficult one to say the least... pain and desperation were feelings all to familiar to me.  But I do believe that I have learned a great many lessons and also gained a well earned and realistic outlook on life.  Even though a new calendar year is just a human created system for time, it is a great tool for the individual self and an almost fictional rebirth that is given to everyone. So take advantage of this rebirth and leave what pain you can in the past.  Do what you believe is right and what fulfills the longings of your heart. If you are doing these things I believe goodness and blessings will find you. Cheers to 2009!