This month we celebrate the beginning of 365 new days. 365 chances to live differently. 365 moments to give and receive love. 365 opportunities to create purpose and direction. 365 times to experience joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control and abundance. 365 days to live beyond ourselves.  (See January 1, 2009 post on the negative way numbers can impact us.)

It is fitting that a fresh start takes place after a month of being thankful (November) and a month of giving (December). We have had time to reflect over our past year, bask in the warmth of new memories, experience personal growth from the not so pleasant ones, be thankful for what we have and to give to others from that abunbance. We have the opportunity to start afresh by building on our past and opening ourselves to the future.

So what does your future hold? Have you given it much thought? Are you stuck in the fear of tough times? Are you optimistic and willing to make a difference in the quality of your life?