It is a brand new year. The old one seems like just yesterday, a flash of memories still fresh in our minds...some good, some bad, some which we would not trade places for that's left an indelible mark upon us, and some we would best forget.
A time of reflection and making resolutions no matter how small or big, short, medium or long term, of hope and aspirations toward the year. Some things may not be entirely in our control but a fair measure is nonetheless. One of the best things we can do for ourselves...and others with whom we interact...is to control that which we can...ourselves. It is all too easy to lay blame on others for our misfortunes or whatever, but consider for a minute what am I doing to be part of the solution and to act positively toward taking necessary steps to deal with whatever. We all have it within us to do this.
Be secure in yourself. You are precious. You are worth it regardless you may not feel so at times or others may not make you feel so at times. Replace negative thoughts with positive as far as possible, love yourself and others near and dear to you, hold on to friendships lest they tither away and last but not least...do unto others as you would wish others do unto you. Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
To all my dear friends of OTz from around the world, I love you all, I love your passion, diversity, humor and your inert sense of compassion and sharing. I wish you and yours all the very best that the New Year 2008 bless you and that you have a bright and prosperous New Year.
May the force be with you.
Sincerely,
CB.
A time of reflection and making resolutions no matter how small or big, short, medium or long term, of hope and aspirations toward the year. Some things may not be entirely in our control but a fair measure is nonetheless. One of the best things we can do for ourselves...and others with whom we interact...is to control that which we can...ourselves. It is all too easy to lay blame on others for our misfortunes or whatever, but consider for a minute what am I doing to be part of the solution and to act positively toward taking necessary steps to deal with whatever. We all have it within us to do this.
Be secure in yourself. You are precious. You are worth it regardless you may not feel so at times or others may not make you feel so at times. Replace negative thoughts with positive as far as possible, love yourself and others near and dear to you, hold on to friendships lest they tither away and last but not least...do unto others as you would wish others do unto you. Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
To all my dear friends of OTz from around the world, I love you all, I love your passion, diversity, humor and your inert sense of compassion and sharing. I wish you and yours all the very best that the New Year 2008 bless you and that you have a bright and prosperous New Year.
May the force be with you.
Sincerely,
CB.
