This is the moment of embarking.
All auspicious signs are in place.
Deng Ming~Dao
In the beginning, all things are hopeful. We prepare ourselves to start anew. Though we may be intent on the magnificent journey ahead, all things are contained in this first moment; our optimism, our faith, our resolution, our innocence.
(More Deng Ming~Tao)
I have made a daily commitment to reread my 365 Daily Tao Meditation and could not let the first day of the new year go by with out embracing everything about the first passage in this very dear book.
2012 is going to be a very good year….a very good year indeed!
Christmas part 2 comes next 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
I do love the feeling that newness is here, and the slate is clean! Hope you had a wonderful holiday, with better and better recovery.
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The best thing about January 1 is that feeling of getting a fresh start. Here’s to lots of fun in 2012!
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May your 2012 journey be as wonderful as you wish it to be.
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It feels good to have a new beginning and to share it with good friends both far and near. Happy New Year, dear friend.
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Happy New Year!!
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2011 was a challenging year for my family. I woke up yesterday morning energized by the clean slate ahead. And, I intend to take advantage of it. The past is past; I’m moving foward.
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The quote so captured the spirit of a new year! I love the idea of something done daily–it seems that it might help keep focus on one’s resolves. The photograph is beautiful. Did you take it? Hugs, Jo
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I too am hopeful for a much better year. Always hopeful…… and may be there happiness and peace too.
Hoping your post-op recovery is progressing well.
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The photo is beautiful and goes well with the quote. Here’s to 2012!
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