Ring in the New!

It's almost here, 2010 that is. Where did the last year go? I swear that each year time passes more quickly. I know I don't like that, how can I possibly get everything done when time is on fast forward and I apparently am on slow motion? This past year has been one of challenges and trials and will not be mourned in it's passing my most people. Still there is a bittersweet tug at my heart for the this past year. Time travels with you on your journey through life and has been your companion through the good and and not so good. To leave this companion never to revisit again brings me a certain sadness, but at the same time I feel the opportunities for endless possibilities in this year new. This past year has been one of challenges and trials and will not be mourned in its passing my most people. Still there is a bittersweet tug at my heart for the past year. Time travels with you on your journey through life and has been your companion through the good and not so good. To leave this companion never to revisit again brings me certain sadness, but at the same time I feel the opportunities for endless possibilities in this year new. May each of you find less joy in yesterday than you will find in tomorrow, may your trials and troubles be left in the old year and may you find new joys and new ways to share those joys with others. This poem from William Arthur Ward sums up my heartfelt wishes for the new year ahead:

“Another fresh new year is here . . .

Another year to live!

To banish worry, doubt, and fear,

To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me

To live each day with zest . . .

To daily grow and try to be

My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity

Once more to right some wrongs,

To pray for peace, to plant a tree,

And sing more joyful songs!”

Happy New Year Everyone, See you in 2010!

 

 

Robin