New Year’s Day, along with another decade, is now in the history books. I wanted to get a blog out yesterday, however other commitments prevented this from happening.
Just a short one today, and at the risk of sounding cliché, I offer you three wishes for the upcoming year.
Peace
Triumphs and challenges will come this year. In either, may you find true solace and rest. Discover whatever, or whomever, nurtures you and seek shelter there.
Joy
May you find happiness in whatever circumstance life throws at you. As with peace, this is not always easy, but you know what they say about every cloud.
There is so much we cannot control and letting them go can be a struggle. However, tidbits of wonderful things exist everywhere. A great cup of coffee and conversation with a friend. The loyalty of a beloved pet. Appreciating these blessings is one of the best therapies.
Hope
May you remain optimistic and resilient. Uplift the downtrodden and take the hand that reaches to help you up. We need each other!
This list is not exhaustive, and I could go on, but your time would be better spent ‘getting out there’ and living your life to the fullest! All the best in 2020 and beyond!
A lovely post, Mark. Wishing you many blessings in 2020. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the day.
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Thanks for the good wishes. Wishing you a great year of writing & reading 🙂
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Thank you da_AL, all the best in 2020!
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Three good wishes to start the year with. That’s kind and thoughtful.
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Hope you are experiencing all of those, Daniel.
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Thank you for these wonderful wishes, each precious and priceless. May the new year bring you the same.
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All the best to you as well, Chris!
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“Optimistic and resilient.” Perfect advice. Blessings!
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Thank you, Angela. All the best to you in 2020!
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wishing you a happy new year:

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Thank you!
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Mark, a beautiful post for the new year, new decade and thank you for sharing these three wishes with us all! Beautifully presented I already sense the peace, joy and hope! How important it is to remember that “tidbits of wonderful things exist everywhere” … we often don’t have to travel far at all to find them! Wishing you a new Year filled with love, light and laughter! 😀
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Thank you Annika! Yes, there are little bits of ‘Heaven’ all around us, just small things that we often take for granted. All the best in 2020!
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Thanks for the great advice. Hope you have a wonderful New Year.
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Thanks for visiting and your kind words, JoAnn.
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What lovely thoughts–same right back to you!
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Thank you 🙂
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I accept your three wishes for the new year gladly and with thanks!
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Thank you for those words of wisdom and truth!
God bless you in the year ahead!
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Thanks, Wendi.
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Wishing you a wonderful new year!!
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Thank you, Michelle.
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Thank you, Mark, for these three beautiful wishes!! I wish the same for you! Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Jan.
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These are lovely wishes, Mark. Thank you. I wish the same for you and your loved ones.
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Thank you, Vashti.
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What a beautiful post Mark! Thanks for saying it so well…peace, joy and hope are the best gifts for mankind. May they pervade around you always! Happy New Year.
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They really are the best gifts! Thank you, Balroop!
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Thank you, Mark. I hope the very same for you and your family. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Denise.
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I wish the same for you, Mark. Thank you so much and Happy New year.
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Thank you, John. Happy New Year.
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Thank you. Back at you!
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Thank you, James.
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What a wonderful, uplifting blog post, Mark!
Thanks for the beautiful message. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Mae. I hope they all come true for you!
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