Happy New Year!!

I was walking along the cool winter breeze with my "oh, so cute!" companion dog, Charlie in my neighborhood earlier today. I couldn't help but notice how beautiful the day was! The future stretched out ahead, in the valley, hills and mountains that surrounded me. The past was there too, but earlier today, I chose to walk forward: to live and focus "in the now", the present moment. I truly saw all the great things the Universe offered and was inspired to fully embrace the moment. The air was cool and breezy. Fluffy clouds floating high in the bright blue sky, and the sunlight glittered and shined off the houses and cars in the distance. There were a few people out walking and some with their dogs too. I noticed them talking and laughing together, as they enjoyed the day of new beginnings. What a beautiful and peaceful scene it was!

As Charlie and I reached home, we went inside our warm and cozy home, closed the door, and gave thanks for the gift of "now". It has taken a long time to find it, and although I can't seem to keep it with me, all of the time, I know how to open the door again, when the time is right. I know that whatever the new year will bring, there will be joy, and enough treasures of "now" to help me through any challenging times that we all must go through at times throughout the year.
My heart is full of joy as I remember that it is New Year's Day -- A perfect time to start anew. I feel the overwhelming gratitude for crossing paths with you, my dear friends and family. Thank you so much for your continued support, your constant encouragements, and your helpful feedback. I'm always inspired by you and the great life lessons you teach me daily. I love what I do for a living and I have you to thank for that!

Remember to have some fun in 2010, and most of all let the music of your heart color your experience with joy every day.

Let this new year be better than all the others. Have a very happy, abundant, and exciting new year!