Ringing in the New

I am on my own tonight, of my own design. Wrapping up a couple loose ends, but mostly just being in my house. Stepping into and filling this present moment. I am here, alone, in a place I love. Surrounded by art and music, and the trappings of modest success. The christmas tree is gone, the living room back to normal, relatively clean. It is warm in my house, and my little bird sits fat and plump on his perch.

The house is quiet now, I've just been recording. That in itself is a huge thing for me, although right now I feel drained by my efforts. I still have faith, though. The energy and inspiration will come, I know it.

I am going to take a bath, wash myself clean of all I have suffered in 2007, the hardest and longest year of my life. Then I'll light some candles, say a prayer for the coming year. May I be happy, may I be at peace. May I be healthy, may I be at ease. May I see all the love I have in my life, and open to even more love. May I delight in my family, and find joy with my friends. May I stay grounded in the present, and look forward to the future.

Tomorrow morning, I will rise before dawn, and drive to the ocean. I will greet the new day and the new year in my favorite place. I might bring my fire poi, or just my practice poi, but if its not too cold, I will dance on the sand.

I have been waiting for this day for a long time. The turning of the year. 2008.