Happy New Year

May your glass always be at least half full.

May it be filled with nourishment when you are thirsty,
something refreshing when you are hot,
something warming when you are cold.

May you give what you don’t need to another.
May your sharing transform
plain water into sparkling wine.

May you raise your glass in celebration,
or mark your quiet times and solitude,
and sacred time with those you love.

May you discover mystery and enchantment
in the etchings of your glass.
May something new grow from within.

May you find strength and courage
to seek a fresh spring,
when your glass runs dry.

May you treasure your one glass.
May you clean and polish it
to sparkle for each new filling.

May your glass always be at least half full
even when it’s already half empty.

Happy New Year!

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36 Responses to Happy New Year

  1. shoreacres says:

    Perfectly lovely. Happy New Year!

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  2. Beautiful! Wishing you a very happy New Year too! β˜ΊπŸŽ‰πŸ€

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  3. Laura Bloomsbury says:

    “May God bless and keep you always
    May your wishes all come true
    May you always do for others
    And let others do for you”…

    Happy New Year!

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  4. Sue Slaght says:

    What lovely wishes for the New Year. May 2018 bring you much joy.

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  5. Donna King says:

    Beautiful, inspiring poem! I also like the picture. Thanks for sharing this!

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  6. May your days be bright and filled with joy!

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  7. Thanks for the wonderful blessings Annette. Happy New Year!

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  8. Lovely, Annette. Feliz AΓ±o Nuevo.

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  9. Anarette says:

    I will toast my at least half full glass to that! Happy New Year, may the future be prosperous for all beings.

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  10. Wonderful 2018 for you and your loved ones! from the half full one. A

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  11. Happy New Year to you too!

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  12. Tina Schell says:

    Love that Annette! Happy New Year to you.

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  13. annika says:

    Beautiful wishes! Happy New Year!

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  14. KaylaB says:

    Beyond beautiful!! Must be shared πŸ˜€ Happy New Year beautiful!!! xo I wish you abundance in all things for you and yours!

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  15. KaylaB says:

    Reblogged this on Fireside Witch and commented:
    Such a beautiful wish shared by a beautiful soul! A true beauty along the road of life, thankful for our journey together in 2017 and looking forward to 2018!

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  16. miakouppa says:

    How inspiring! Happy New Year to you. May 2018 be filled with love, joy and great adventure!

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  17. What a beautiful wish to send out to the world. Thank you. Wishing you a lovely New Year in return.

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  18. Lis says:

    Lovely words! Wish you all the best for the new year πŸ™‚
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