From the words of American-born philosopher, Pema Chadron: “Be kinder to yourself, then let your kindness flood the world.”
Waiting in life’s shadows, another year
Thinking conscious thoughts, ready to embrace
Setting aside more time for daydreaming
Leading to tomorrow’s energized space
Allowing positivity to shine
Sowing today’s seeds, filled with future hope
Reaping lasting harvest of inner peace
Looking ahead through New Year’s vivid scope
Finding humor’s lessons in life’s darkness
Focusing on single tasks, without more
Filling each day with heartfelt gifts of joy
Witnessing blessed year, coming ashore
Creating reservoirs of lasting light
Passing each on to others taking flight
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I’m looking ahead!
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Happy new year!
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Happy new year 🎊
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I am as well. The past year filled me with many challenges, but God helped me stay the course.
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I do love the feel of a fresh ‘new’ year. Of course, there is no blank slate, but there’s always the chance to write a few new words on the one we have.
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Linda, thanks for sharing your positive outlook. Waiting in our familiar territory lies a new awakening.
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This is such a wonderful quote … And such an inspiring poem. Thank you!
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I must thank you for sharing the quote. I couldn’t help but use it in this post.
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I’m glad you shared it!
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These days a positive attitude is harder to find, but all the more necessary.
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Indeed! A positive attitude is probably even more necessary in the world we find ourselves in. Anneli, blessings to your journey in 2023
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And to you!
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Wise advice. Happy New Year!
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Vickie, thank you for sharing these words of affirmation. Happy New Year to you and your husband. Blessings for that you do for your family.
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such a lovely poem! All the best to you and yours for a joyful and healthy new year 🙂
Isn’t PC a Buddhist nun?
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Kate, thanks for reading. Yes, PC is a Buddhist nun. As I was researching her background, I discovered this.
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I recognised her name as I’d read a book sometime 🙂
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