Monday, January 1, 2001

Dear Kate,

There's a lot to look forward to in the coming year, but I have to take one last look back at 2000. It's been a real quiet day, and I've done a lot of reflecting. I started thinking about what I've accomplished during the past 12 months: things at work, things at home, things I've created, and so forth. But so much happened this past year, and at first I was really getting stuck on events. And the year 2000 certainly had its share of crap.

But I was finally able to get past the happenings, and I started to recall the things I've learned.

I learned to recognize the difference between my soul and my personality.

I learned to listen to my soul.

I learned that the best thing I can do for myself whenever I think something needs fixing, is to change me.

I learned that everything--EVERYTHING--happens for a reason.

I learned that all of our souls come from the same place; I learned that what you do for yourself, you do for someone else.

I learned that love has so many definitions, one no less right than another.

I learned that even during the ugliest parts of life, there's always something greater at hand. The larger purpose is always beautiful.

I learned not to expect my spouse to meet every last need that I have.

I learned to not need anyone so much that I couldn't get by without them.

I learned to be more self-sufficient.

I learned to recognize the synchronicities in my life.

I learned how to meditate effectively.

I learned a lot about myself.

I learned to like myself.

I learned that what you resist, persists.

I learned to like being alone without feeling lonely.

I learned to live my relationships with others more consciously.

I figured out that one of my purposes in life is to blend my professional life with my personal life; aspects of one will help me grow in the other, and vice versa.

I learned that sometimes, in order to discover what you want, you have to rediscover what it is you don't want.

I learned that I am the author of my life. I create my experiences. I am victim of nothing.

I learned to how to forgive.

I discovered so many things I have to be grateful for.

I learned that we cannot control the actions--or feelings--of others.

I learned to focus less on lack and more on abundance.

I learned that I am extremely blessed.

I learned that being spiritual and being religious are two different things.

I learned that I am worthy of very good friendships.

I learned to be true to myself.

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