The year 2009 has come and gone, with its medley of joys and pain–each of them enlightening experiences in their way.

In reviewing 2009, I have many things to appreciate. In anticipation of the future, I have much to expect that can bring blessing and healing to all life. I’m grateful for so much and appreciate the richness each moment presents. Each moment is a gift of revelation.

And I offer you my thoughts lifted up in highest light and unconditional regard for all I experience and all I meet in that light. I especially thank you for reading and commenting on my blog.

In the midst of reflecting on the fun side of my work–and it’s all fun, even the technical, but the people side is why I do what I do–I have to say that even my experiment with Twitter has been enlightening. I’ve ‘met’ so many wonderful people who are really into using this tool.

I’ve also met others who also use it in a big way–some of it a little too commercial and impersonal for my taste. My hope is to find more meaningful ways to connect with others who also feel this way–it seems to have so much potential for easily bringing together those who would never have crossed paths otherwise.

A blessing

As I rush to get this out on time and still prepare to celebrate the new year, I want to honor you, the life and planet we share, the opportunities offered us throughout the past year and decade. In anticipation for your prosperous, healthy and happily fulfilling year ahead, I offer these simple words of the Buddha, from my heart to yours:

“May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness; may all be free from sorrow and the causes of sorrow; may all never be separated from the sacred happiness which is sorrowless; and may all live in equanimity, without too much attachment and too much aversion, and live believing in the equality of all that lives.”