Happy New Year!

As I complete this first day of 2006, I am laughing inwardly.
I've spent most of the day struggling with setting up a new
computer, wondering which items from my long lists I most
need to be doing next, and running into one obstacle after
another. To top it all off, last night in the wee hours, I sat up
in the dark (so as not to disturb my husband) and scribbled
a brilliant article in my notebook. I planned to type it ready
for publication tonight. But just now, I discovered that I
turned my notebook upside down and wrote over previous
entries for many, many pages! It will take some major
deciphering to recover my sterling ideas!

At the same time, I feel a sense of joy inside that won't be
repressed. These are after all just the stumbling blocks that
go with learning and doing new things. The adventure
continues! At least I figured out how to get back to my blog
and create a new posting!

I'm deciding to count today as a success! I managed to keep
a loving attitude towardmyself despite saying "aaaaarrrrrgh"
in frustration a few times. (I think that's from the no-longer-
published Calvin and Hobbs cartoons.) And I am remembering
that success in accomplishing anything comes from taking
many small steps consistently. I did take lots of small steps
today, and quite a few of them were in the right direction! I
forgive myself for any that were in a different direction and
let that go. You can do the same, any time you choose.

Here's hoping that you are creating a happy, healthy and
prosperous New Year and every day, a New You, through
loving yourself and developing your innate potential in the
most positive ways you can imagine!

Blessings of Light and Love to you,
Ilenya