Here we are in a month named after the Roman god Janus, an appropriate personification of the start of the new year. This particular Roman god had two faces so that he could look ahead toward the future and back at the past at the same time. As we get rid of an old year and look forward to a new one, we all try to be a little like Janus. We know through experience what we did wrong and what we did right, and hope to do better this year. Some people make ambitious new year’s resolutions; others just take a deep breath and hope for the best…
I have but one New Years Resolution. Listen to my Heart.
A slide show of the past year…Enjoy.
Recipe for a Happy New Year
Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.
Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing— don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.
Be Well. Jess
Cheers!
I leave you with a prayer and ((HUG)) Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible—with Your help and guidance.
Beautiful photos! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year Sarah! Enjoy Stellerbrating tonight!
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Lovely photos and lovely words, too. Happy New Year Jess! 🙂
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Happy New Year! Thank You.
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Well said!
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Happy New Year!!!! Thanks for reading.
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Blessings to you and 2012.
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Thank You; may the New Year bring Peace, Joy,and Happiness to you and your family. Cheers!
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I love your words and the slide show. Perfect way to look back and ahead. Thanks!
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And a nice and llama-filled year it was. 🙂
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Very nice. Very hopeful.
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Love the recipe! I hope 2012 is peaceful and prosperous for you!
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Haha..a funny little recipe. I hope 2012 is peaceful and wonderful for you as well!
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