Happy New Year!

2008 has arrived, and once again we're left wondering where the old year went so quickly! It's been a hectic couple of weeks with all the festivities and the company, but we're so lucky to be in a situation where we're graced by that. I realize that other's are not.
The holiday season leaves me so nostalgic year after year. You celebrate those that are with you, but can't help but remember those that are not. I find that even when I don't consciously think of the ones we've lost in the daylight hours, they sneak into my dreams at night, to remind me that they were here, and should not be forgotten. I wish I could assure them that they are not.
It's also the time to bring out that good old list of resolutions....I've been working off the same list for the better part of my life I think, so I fold it carefully, so that I can use it again next year....1) I will lose weight, 2) I will save more money, 3) I will live a healthier lifestyle, 4) I will be a better person....it goes on..... I'm glad in my life that I have been able to stroke off a few of the "I wills", but certainly not enough! Maybe this will be my year!!! My 2008 horoscope says it's going to be an awesome one, so I'm going to go with that!
As I started in December, I'll be giving away free downloads here on a regular basis, to those who would wish to download them. I've been having trouble decided what one to highlight for January, but I've decided that I'm going to go with my song 'Heroes'. It seems like the most logical of choices, as the song was written as a tribute to my own heroes...my son, my husband, my parents. With Shane and Dad both celebrating birthdays in the next couple of weeks, I think I'll dedicate January to them.
I wrote 'Hero' just the week before I started to record my cd 'Reflections'. I suddenly realized out of all the songs I'd written and chose for the project, none spoke of those who were most important to my life and well being. I've told Shane for years that he was my biggest Hero, but as I started to write the lyrics, I realized that I had a number of heroes, past and present, who have supported me to get to today. This song is for all of them, named in the song or not. I hope you enjoy it.

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To the New Year, and to new beginnings

Let us start fresh, right now,
To make this the very best year ever.

May it bring more joy and success , and less grief and regret.
May we all try to go with the flow a little more and stress a little less.
Let us focus on our goals and work toward our dreams
And as for our dreams...
May we never stop believing in them
And taking the actions that will make them a reality.

To our friends and loved ones,
May we take the time to let them know
how much it means to us to have them in our lives.
May they come to appreciate themselves, as much as we appreciate them.

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

May we focus on each other's good points
and choose to overlook minor annoyances,
to create mutual happiness and contentment in 2008.
Here's to 2008:For each and every one of you,
may it be filled with significant steps toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes.
Here's to 2008 ! Enjoy the journey

The best to all!
Lynda
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