May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced in the past give you the strength to walk through life… facing life with courage and optimism. May you always remember the sunshine when the storm is unending… 
 
May you find serenity and tranquillity in a world you may not always understand… 
 
May you always know that those who love you will always be there… even when you feel alone… 
 
May you always discover enough goodness in others… to believe in the world of peace. Teach love to those who hate… and embrace the world as you go along.
 
May the teachings of those you admire become a part of your life, so that you can call on them. Remember those who have touched your life, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished for.
 
May you find enough inner strength to determine your worth, without being dependent on another’s judgement of your accomplishments.
 
May you see the future as one filled with promise and possibilities… as you learn to view things as worthwhile experiences… 
 
May a kind word, a reassuring touch and a warm smile be yours… everyday of your life…  
May you always feel good to give the gifts of life and receive them.
 
May you always feel loved… treasured and cherished… 
 
 
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
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A GREAT YEAR AHEAD
 
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As a youngster, I had the good fortune of learning from my parents the value of doing things that you enjoy. I enjoyed writing this string of thoughts, albeit in scratches and scribbles that it looks. But I did… because I just wanted to say before it was late… thanks for being there, and giving me reasons to smile… 
 
May you find joy and satisfaction in every step of your life… trust me, you owe yourself nothing less…