“Each friend represents a world in us,
a world possibly not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
― Anaïs Nin
― Anaïs Nin

– Philip Sidney
New Year’s Toast
By Joanna Fuchs
Here’s to the new year…

May it bring more joy and success
And less grief and regret.
To our dreams…

May we never stop believing in them
And taking the actions that will make them a reality.
To our friends, loved ones, associates (or colleagues)…

May we take the time to let them know
How much it means to us
To have them in our lives.
Let us encourage more and criticize less,

Give more and need less.
And whenever we can,
Let us create harmony and peace.

To new beginnings…

Let us start fresh, right now,
To make this the very best year ever.
A very Happy New Year to all of us!

…. an uninvited guest!
I would like to think that a green grasshopper indicates new beginnings and growth.
Grasshoppers can only jump forward, not backwards or sideways.
So, go ahead, leap forward with courage and faith.
Bring back the childlike sense of adventure in your life!