I am thinking about the past year and am trying to put together a perspective that remembers all of the positive things that happened and try to learn from the mistakes that I have made.  This takes time and careful consideration.

In the next year, I need to remember to ask myself if what I am doing at any given time is kind, necessary, or even just plain worth doing at all.  Each year, as I grow older, I realize more and more how precious each moment can be.  I need to look inward more, engage in meaningful conversation more, and most importantly, try to find ways to love more.  This is critical to the creation and maintenance of a humane world.

Living with purpose, making each minute count for something, is part of why we are here.  Moments do not have to be doing something.  Sometimes, “not doing” is what is required.  Whatever I do or don’t do, I must find ways of doing it with deliberation.  Consciousness gives action its value.

I think that we share our ideas with each other about how to make this world a friendlier place.  Time spent doing that helps each of us become a better listener and a nicer person.  If I can look inside myself and see the prejudices I most certainly have, some of which I may not even be aware of as yet, I will have a chance of improving by becoming more honest with myself and more understanding of others.
Today, is the beginning of a new day, a new year, a challenge to grow and improve my character.  I welcome all the assistance I can get to do this more successfully.  Today, this new year, I ask for your guidance.  If we support and cooperate with each other, our small corner of the world will blossom with hope for a brighter future and an excellent new year.