Ringing in the New by Gerri Brousseau

New Year's Eve, the night we celebrate the end of one year and the birth of another.  Some go to house parties and celebrate with family and friends; others spend time with a significant other; and others, the brave or perhaps the crazed, travel to Time Square to ring in the new among a throng of thousands of strangers.   I admit, New Year's Eve in Time Square is on my bucket list, although I must say, as the years pass, the idea is losing its appeal.

For me, this is the time when I reflect upon what has happened over the past year and I ponder new goals for the new one.  Yes, I am referring to the infamous New Year's Resolutions.

This year, I have gratitude for my good health and will strive to maintain it;

I am thankful for any success I may achieve, and also for the successes of others;

I lift a glass to toast my friends, all of whom I am grateful for and I will endeavor to keep close, as at the same time I reach out to make new ones;

I am thankful for those who are kind, and I vow to look for opportunities to perform random acts of kindness;

I will endeavor to utter no unkind word;

To live my life with passion.

Vow to lend a helping hand.  To assist wherever I can and help others achieve their goals;

To count my blessings rather than worry about counting my pennies; and above all to value my family and tell them I love them every chance I get.

Sappy … perhaps.  But if we could all take a moment to extend our hand to each other, wouldn't the world be a nicer place?

So, as the clock ticks toward midnight, think about it … what are your resolutions for 2012?  Please share some of your goals with us.  If you are not so inclined, that's ok too … but please know that I have enjoyed sharing with you this past year, and look forward to another year of writing entertaining blog articles for you.  On behalf of the entire crew here at Nights of Passion, I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

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