365 solid days

Yet another year is set to pass by and yet again we wait for the new year with bated breath. Life always takes abrupt turns. She doesn't promise to give you all thar you want. Sometimes, she gives you things that you dont want. My life has always been smooth, but it has taken two solid twists twice. Once, in the year 2000 and next in the year 2005. On both the counts, it has made me only more independant, self-reliant and more insightful. Beginning of the year was shaky but when I look back, it has got better and more peaceful. As I wait to welcome 2006 with both arms and open mind, I wanted to share something with you guys. I believe, each one of us has a burning candle within ourselves. If you take a closer look at it, the point next to the flame is blue and burning. The part that we see, the one that spreads the light around, is bright. Similarly, each one of us has some sorrow deep inside us, some regrets, some disappointments, some lost opportunities that makes our life "Blue", but we also have this "inherent radiance" that camoflauges the blue. This is HOPE. We all have this shining ray of light, that lights up our lives and the lives of people who matter to us. Don't let the flame die. So with this, I wish you all a Happy New year and am sending across this ray-of-light from my house to your house. This light symbolizes: Freedom from darkness [evil thoughts and negative forces] Brightness [in form of optimism and hope] Finally, the hand that prevents the flame from dying [in form of support from friends and trusted people, who help you to stay strong when winds threaten to sway you away] I am glad that I met all you guys here and believe me, I treasure each one of you:) See you in January 2006. Until then "Salaam Namaste" Lets all welcome the New Year in a positive light!!