Sunday, January 01, 2012

Renewed Hopes


While my first thought is to say ‘Happy New Year!’ the rational true part says, ‘Have a year that is full of whatever you desire it to be!’Any day we rise and greet the moment could be the first day of a New Year; the beginning of 365 consecutive days and counting rather than the result of the page turning on the calendar and adding a one to the designated year.Those are my thoughts but in having a discussion with my husband he brought a varying idea to the table, which I had to consider and actually agree. He indicated that people need to grasp onto the idea that beginning a new year such as 2011 to 2012 also brings with it renewed hopes, dreams and optimism especially for those who are suffering, down-trodden and/or lost. They need to hold on to something tangible that brings with it transformed faith or altered assurance that the next year will be an improved spirit and more gentle on the soul.So if this is your outlook for a new beginning, bless you and may you achieve all you hope for and desire.

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now
and make a brand new ending. ~ Carl Bard

31 comments:

  1. Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to Gracie, Ping and Jinx!

    Luf, Us

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  2. Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to Jinx and Ping.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  3. Happy new year to you -- wishing you universal peace and blessings in 2012. :-)

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  4. P.S. A happy birthday to Gracie! :-)

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  5. And happy birthday to Ping and Jinx...Almost everyone is celebrating today. LOL.

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  6. Happy Birthday to Ping, Jinx and Gracie! Terrific post today, Happy New Year!!!

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  7. I like the way your husband thinks. That is how I feel about 2012. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  8. What a good post. How completely true that is. I did that and anyone can.

    Happy New Year and love and hugs.
    Mom Carole

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  9. Hear! Hear! I always feel such renewed hope each New Year! It's hanging on to this positive vibe throughout the year is where I sort of stumble a little bit, but for now, I'm very hopeful!!

    Oooh!! 2012 is a leap year so we get and EXTRA DAY to fulfill our dreams!! How exciting is that?!?!

    Happy New Year adorable Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx, Gracie, mum and dad! Take care
    x

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  10. We wish all of you a very happy New Year, and a very happy Birthday to Ping, jinx, and Gracie!

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  11. Wishing all of you a very happy New Year, and a very happy Birthday to Ping, Jinx, and Gracie!

    ~AFSS & Alasandra

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  12. Happy New Year to you all! And Happy Birthday Gracie, Ping and Jinx!

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  13. Happy New Year to all of you. And Happy Birthday to Gracie.

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  14. Happy Birthday Ping, Jinx and Gracie, and a Happy New Year to you all.
    We agree with your husband's thoughts and are putting 2011 behind us and looking forward to a much better 2012.

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  15. Oh, it's also Ping & Jinx's birthday too. Happy Birthday!

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  16. We hope your new year is all you wish it to be!

    purrrsss n nosekissies to mine gorgeous sweet tuxie angel Abby

    your adoring floofy cocoapuff meezerman Sammy

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  17. Excellent sentiments. May 2012 be all you hope and wish for. Seize the day!!

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  18. What a beautiful message dear friend. You are so right - we do have a new beginning. Happy New Year.

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  19. Thank you. I needed to hear that.
    Happy New Year!
    Scooby, Shaggy, Scout & mom Lynne

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  20. What a lovely post! I hope your New Year is what you hope it to be.

    I see from other comments that it's Ping, Jinx and Gracie's birthday. Happy birthday!!

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  21. Happy New Year! Here's to a reasonably healthy and happy 2012--remember to take joy in the everyday things.

    AND...Happy Birthday to Gracie! Slyvester will be over to claim his Birthday kiss...

    Love from The Lounge Kats

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  22. We wish you a wonderful 2012 filled with your hearts' desires. We also hope it's full of toys and treats aplenty, sweet furiends!

    X♥O♥X♥O♥X♥O♥

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  23. What beautiful thoughts...and we 100% agree. Seize each day as a new opportunity filled with new adventures. The past it the past but the present is a gift.
    Hugs Madi and Mom

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  24. Sometimes I think we need a little boost to kick us into action, so New Year's Day is as good a place as any to start!
    Wishing you all the best for 2012! xoxo

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  25. THANK YOU for always making me wonder and "think"....you are so important to my life...I greatly enjoy you and deeply appreciate you!

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  26. Happy Birthday to Gracie, Ping & Jinx!!



    Mindy
    Moe
    BonBon
    Cookie
    Mike

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