A Happy New Year for 2016
"Whatever you do or dream you can do- begin it."
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As we begin another year, it seems
everyone is thinking of making a New Year's resolution. My New Year resolution is to get back
writing. Hence the reason for reviving my Quest for Happiness Blog. My last
entry was April, 2012, almost four years ago.
What has happened in the world in those
four years? I am not going to give you a history review but I would like to comment
on a couple of things that have been a good influence on me.
The first is the video, entitled CALL TO EARTH, released by the astronauts of the world directed to COP 21( the
world leaders) in France in December, 2015. What really thrilled me was that they had a common message to
care for the earth. They said it in different languages but all were united in
asking not only world leaders but every person on this earth to become aware of
what is happening to our beloved earth and its inhabitants, human and non-
human. When has it ever happened before that scientists have a common message
for us? Will we pay heed? Will world leaders listen and respond?
It certainly seems that way! The second
event that impressed me was the meeting of the world leaders in France. In just
a couple of short weeks they unanimously wrote another "Charter" for
us on climate change. The message is clear: we have to wake up and see what we
are doing to the atmosphere, what we are doing to each other. Because of our technology
today, we know immediately about every event that is taking place worldwide: fierce
winter storms, floods, fires and wars.
As I reflect on these two major world
events, I think, as we often do, of the question: What can I do? I am only one
person!
According to Goethe, (see the quote
above), if we have a dream, then we
take action and the process begins! Isn't that very uplifting and heartening?
That is the reason that I have resurrected my blog because I feel that I can do
something to make my little world a better place. And it also means that you can make a
difference.
Think back on some of the remarkable
people who have made an impact for good in our world today. Mahatma Gandhi is one who comes to mind.
Another is the South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who was in prison for years. Mother Theresa of Calcutta and Pope Francis also complete my short list of
notables.
What is heartening is that, while they
are great role models, we can
quietly do our little bit in our little corner of the world.
Stop and think of what makes each of us
tick? We are all on a quest for happiness in one form or other. We need hope
and energy to get up each morning and face the day. If we have a loving and
supportive family and friends, we are fortunate and blessed. Once we see how
abundant our life is, we can look around and see what needs to be done to
brighten other people's lives.
As I end this first reflection for 2016,
remember that if we spread love, we get love back in return. It's like a
boomerang!
Let's see in this month of January what
we can do on the wonderful part of earth that we live! Let's make a difference!
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