Welcome, 2013!

Welcome all to this perfect new year, with all its possibilities, opportunities, lessons and blessings. We woke up today. Our eyes opened to sight. We first witnessed the dependable roof and then we recognized our own cozy warmth. We took another breath as our heart continued its faithful beating. We stirred from the comfort of our bed and let our loyal feet hit the ground creating our daily foundation. Our ears were blessed with the sounds of loved ones, cherished pets and the birds outside. Our nose was seduced by the smell of reliably, brewing coffee. Our hands stroked the soft faces of innocent children as they slept in their safe beds and our lips gently kissed our beloved. We started our morning with nourishment and clean water, for which we did not labor. We had access to the world immediately and learned about our far away neighbors.

It is a new day, and a new year—one that stands on the shoulders of 2012. We were given the gift of 365 previous days that brought us to today. We can hold 2012 in our hearts as a gift of experience, wisdom and another path along the road of this wondrous journey we call life. Today we have life. And, as with any other day, we have the choice of how we want to live our life today. We can allow our minds to dwell in the resentments and negative ruminations or we can let it follow the shiny lure into abundant consciousness. We can allow our minds and spirits to fall with abandon into hope and love—wallow in possibility and wonder. 

Yes, it’s a new year. I can’t wait to spend it with you. Welcome!