My 2009, New Year Resolutions
New Years' are great aren't they? From one point of view it is just another day. I mean, January 1, 2009 would be nothing if we decided the new year fell on February 1, 2009.
For me the greatest significance of a new year day (or the eve) is that I review and tie-off the loose ends of the previous period of time we call a year and look to new beginnings. The best part of this is that despite whatever the foercast for next year may be, the eve of a new year and new year day are times of renewed inspiration and celebration. It is a positive time and we reinforce this positivity collectively by wishing all our loved ones and acquaintances a very Happy New Year. Even for those in the midst of tragedy, trials and tribulations, there is, even if it may be only a slightest sliver of a glimmer of hope, it is some hope and positivity nonetheless. Thus it becomes a duty for all of us to wish each other a Happy 2009. This is our collective commitment for this year and let us all join together in prayer and action to see this positivity and inspiration through in our lives.
As usual on New Year's eve and the day, my mobile beeped away with text greetings. Usually after sending the reply, the messages gets trashed. I always thought it a pity, trashing these messages, as many of the them took a lot of thought to compose. So this time around, as I list out my resolutions for this coming 2009 in this the first of the Pondering article, I am going to insert these greetings here and there in an effort to save these greetings for posterity.
"Before the sun sets in this year, before the memories fade, before the networks get jammed. Wish you Happy Sparkling New Year '09."
3 comments:
Hello Swamiji,
Your resolution is inspiring. What's more, I know you will transform these resolutions in to reality. You have done many of the things you mention. You have a personal knowledge of Tioman, you use a bicycle and I am sure you no longer use plastic bags. Perhaps I should get you one of the cloth bags which are popular here in Sydney.
Transformation is truly the right term to use. A smoker can transform to become a non-smoker. A negative thinker can transform to become a positive thinker. Perhaps resolutions and transformations go hand in hand. God bless.
As for my resolutions, I did not make a list. What I did was to remind myself to make an exhaustive and fun effort to do the things I have always wanted to do. I think you know what they are. We'll talk about them when we meet.
I have learnt something from the Australians. They work hard. In addition, they spend every free time they have pursuing their other interests. Family, sailing, running, surfing, diving, and countless other activities. I will take this with me when I return. Hence, 2009 will be a new chapter for me in Malaysia. I look forward to sharing this with you.
Wish you a Happy New Year 2009, Guhanatha Swami.
Wow the New year resolution article is cool.
Thanks swami,
see ya soon
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