……….. approaching the start of a new year: 2014 was a species trying to make sense of their world 🙂
If only we could view ourselves from such a distance what a joke we might appear to be.
I don’t usually make resolutions or plans for changed attitudes or ways of being at the start of a new year but I feel a sense of optimism for 2014.
Change is afoot for me; a change of job and probably a change of house – downsizing but with room for animals and an organic garden in a permaculture way of being – looking after and being at one with the environment. Along with these, a change in orientation towards rebuilding relationships, catching up with old friends, having more tolerance and kindness, and generally being softer in attitude.
A new addition to my family – a new generation – has brought much delight and happiness and a fresh – less cynical – way of seeing things. A less selfish view prevails.
A very Happy and Wonderful New Year to followers, likers and commenters of the Lantern Room. You make it a special place.
Lets greet 2014 with a kinder softer attitude and a feeling of goodwill to each other. Have a great one!
The Lantern Room 
Well said, my dear Meanderer. You too have a good one – with love! 🙂 xx
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Many thanks, Marina! With warm wishes and love to you too. Have a wonderful one 🙂
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I resolve to Meander more! Happy new year.
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🙂 Many thanks, Ken. All the very best for a wonderful New Year!
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Happy New Year to you and yours! 😀
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Many thanks, Jackie. All the very best of 2014 to you, have a wonderful one 🙂
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Happy New Year. I appreciate and share your optimism for 2014!
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Many thanks, Patti. Best wishes for a Very Happy 2014 to you!
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Beautiful thoughts and image. Thank you for all the beauty you bring into the world. Happy New Year.
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Thank you very much, Lynn! Wishing you and wonderful and Very Happy New Year!
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Wonderful, inspiring words, M >>> and I’m going to send you an email right now! If we can view ourselves from any distances what a joke we might appear to be – we are microscopic beings on a microscopic world, and many things are really not as important as they seem.
And I like the photo – and your analogy is spot on. A
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Many thanks, Adrian. There is a feeling of renewal, regeneration, and positive energy!
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Greeting the world with a kinder, softer attitude is a great resolution. And one that needs to be made every day, not just once a year! Have a wonderful 2014!
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Indeed, Jane – every day!
Wishing you and yours a Wonderful and Happy 2014!
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Happy New Year Meanderer!!! And all the best for the future too!!! How in the world did you get such a close view of Andromeda?? Very cool indeed!
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Ah – now, I will let you into the secret one day 😉
Thanks very much, David! Wishing you a fantastic New Year!
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I love the kinder and softer attitude idea, and I hope that many others will adopt it as well. I am really looking forward to this new year, in so many ways, and your posts are locked in among them. I hope this is the start of a great year!
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Thank you, Gary. We have a wonderful community here, don’t we? Let’s move forwards together in the spirit of kindness, love, and optimism. It feels good!
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I have hopes for a wonderful 2014.
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Excellent! Let’s go forward with that spirit of hope!
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Beautiful image. All the best for the New Year. 🙂
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Many thanks! All the very best to you. Keep warm there!
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very pretty – I do love the frost shots. Have a very happy 2014, Meanderer. I think it is going to be an exciting year. sounds like you have a great plan. cheers!
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Many thanks, Sheila! All the very best to you, also, for 2014!
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Optimism is certainly what we all need to embrace. It is great to see it in others, and even more important to adopt it ourselves. I love the image. Here’s to many more in 2014.
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Thank you very much, Dave! It’s not always easy to keep optimistic but I am going to try and keep it going!
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