Well, 2012 is rapidly approaching.
I imagine that most people will offer the time-honoured platitude "where has this year gone?" when looking back on the twelve months just gone. By contrast, rather than flying by, for me this year has appeared strangely elongated and stretched. Recently I was perusing my 2011 diary, looking back on events, and was astonished to discover that some things had in actuality occurred only four or five months ago, when in my mind's eye they belonged almost to another age. Is it realistic to interpret this perception of time dragging as symptomatic of a fuller, richer and more fulfilling life?
In some cultures it is customary at this juncture for people to make New Year's resolutions. This time around my stated intention for the year ahead is to show more "resolution". It is not really a case of starting anew with a blank sheet of paper. The paper is replete with assorted and random jottings, and the task is to rearrange these into a coherent whole.
Aside from all of our grandiose plans, schemes and pipe-dreams, there are some things which we can all aspire to in the year to come. We can try to be true to ourselves, and think, behave and act with compassion, moderation and humility....
Here's hoping and wishing that everyone has a peaceful, happy and fulfilling 2012.
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