A Brand New Year

January heralds a brand new year and often along with that, a brand new start.

We often consider our accomplishments throughout the year and reflect on the things that we wish to improve on. January is a time to set new goals and really prioritize those things that are important to us. This time of reflection gives us the opportunity to count our blessings and think about the many things that are truly important in our lives . We show gratitude for the precious time spent with friends and family, wishing that in our busy lives we could spend more time together, our good health where we are afforded the luxury of medicine and medical care, a high standard of living including a safe place to live in country that is at peace, and a strong education system that gives our children hope and the promise to live with the same high standards that are our right.

In remembering that all people living in this World that we share, no matter their race, colour, religion, or beliefs share a common right-the human right to life, the "basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled." The Universal Declaration of Human Rights http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/ lists all of our basic rights. Lets take this opportunity to think about our lives in relation to others that share this wonderful planet with us and how we can make a difference in this world. I've heard the statement "it starts at home" and "one small deed is all you need". Let's challenge each other to think outside of ourselves this New Year and make a small difference in the lives of others.

It is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. It is often those who most need their human rights protected, who also need to be informed that the Declaration exists -- and that it exists for them.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Perhaps with our help, we may one day see this living reality come to be.

Best wishes for a year filled with all that you hope for.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world".

Ghandi

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Please share your wish to make a difference this new year.

A New Year

The beginning of the New Year is always a time of reflection and renewel. We often think of the past year, considering our many accomplishments and the things we would like to improve on. We celebrate another year, set goals and discover new things that we would like try.

Our days are a kaleidoscope.

Every instant a change takes place...

new harmonies, new contrasts,

new combinations of every sort...

- Henry Ward Beecher

I look forward to sharing in your 2009 Character Goals.

Best wishes for realizing continued success in 2009!

Yours in character,

Kerry Grbich