A New Leaf

There is an air of expectancy and anticipation as one turns over the calendar and sees not only a new month, but a new year.  What will the year bring?  What will I make of the new year?   I tend to take to heart the words of Robert Frost and find myself taking more and more the road less traveled, exploring my dreams and desires, and taking leaps of faith in order to fulfill them.  Might the new year contain yet another fork in the road or will it be a slow, steady slope without too many forks or hills?  A new year is a clean slate, an opportunity to start anew, a chance to turn over a new leaf.  In truth, every day is a clean slate, an opportunity to start a new, a chance to turn over a new leaf.  What will the new year hold?  I don't know. But, on this January 1st, I'll look at the newness of the year, recognizing that it will be made up of 365 opportunities to start over, find peace, harmony and joy, seek ways to serve others, and do so with a grateful heart.  May we all feel blessed. Happy New Year!