January gets its name from Janus, the two-faced Roman God of gates and doorways; it's a month to look back with reflection and forward with hope. I stand at the doorway of this coming year with my mind open and curious, without fear or judgment, and with hope for the gifts that the year will deliver.
As I stand here, I remember that not all gifts are rosy. I thank the Creator for the shadows and mysteries, and potent gifts of sadness. When I live in the reality of the moment more than in my hopes and expectations, I can receive the riches that are hidden within my most challenging experiences - the gifts of compassion, self-awareness, creativity, wisdom, patience, love, strength of character, and integrity.
Agenda for today:
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1. Set the tone for the New Year
2. Kwanzaa principle
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Light an imaginary candle for witness
4. Read "The Creativity Book"
5. Soyal retreat practices for witness
6. Witness brainstorm
7. First bird
8. Pre-K school plans
9. Projects for the week
