A time for the new year, to ponder, reflect
On the tasks of last year did I bear some neglect?
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Were my floors cleaned and scrubbed
On which a diner could sup?
Did my life take direction,
Was it down, was it up?
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Can I look back and smile,
Feel I learned from the past?
Were the lessons I learned the type that will last?
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Did I give of myself without being asked,
For no personal gain, just rewards in my heart?
With those whom I met, did my soul see their needs?
Was I selfish or giving, could a true friendship start?
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Could they see I meant best, did my close family know
That their growth and their acmes set my heart all aglow.
And when looking within at the mirror on the wall,
Can my soul still stand proud,
Did I give it my all?
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- Pamela Pauley-Perreault
Year 2007 has drawn to a close. Things that you have undone, things that you have done, reflect on it. There is no right and wrong, it's how you made your choices. No matter the choice, it always had consequences.
Like the paramitta of Viriya, the end result is of little consequence, what truly counts, is the effort. Do your best in everything that you do. Be mindful of what you do, for a wandering focus is not favourable.
I hope that the poem above will touch you suffciently, at any rate, to allow you to reflect on the past year and resolve to improve in year 2008.
All the best in your endeavours, and Happy New Year.
Best regards,
Marc Sng (House of Maha Kassapa)
