What is a Happy New Year?
Comments (0) I’ve sent numerous “happy New Year” messages to friends, family and colleagues. When seeing people for the first time this year there’s always a very polite exchange of good wishes for 2011… but what does this all really mean?
For my colleagues and business associates I certainly hope that the next 12 months includes success and progress for them – both personally and for their businesses. I wish them clients that are pleasant to deal with, that will pay on time and appreciate their efforts. I would also wish them suppliers that follow the specification, that do their best to provide an outstanding service at the best price, help when things don’t go to plan and are also good fun to deal with. For those that face more trying times within their business or career this year, I wish them strength and the ability to know that they will overcome whatever is thrown at them.
For my family and closest friends I wish them the best possible health, the ability to follow their hearts and have good humour. Of course it would be wonderful if they all won the Lottery but I think that health and happiness have far more value. I would also hope that they can share their difficult times and find help when needed as well as share the laughter and happiness with those closest to them. To have unconditional love and support.
For those that have hurt me or my loved ones, let us down intentionally, been mean, untrustworthy or malicious – I go back to what my mother always said “what goes around comes around” – end of.
For everyone else, we all go into the New Year with our own set of hopes and dreams – but even if these don’t quite work out I send a hope of being able to embrace whatever life throws your way and to know sometimes the horrible stuff in life is just part of the journey to happiness.
To you all… I wish you well and that you move forward during this year, learn much and be a happier and better person than you were during last year.
