It is the dawn of a new year and 2009 will be a whole lot different in many ways. Our country is filled with mixed emotions. There is a lot of pessimism about the economy and there is significant optimism about a change in leadership. There are many New Year’s wishes to be offered. Here are a few that I would like to share with you. I wish for:• Jobs and opportunity for every person who wants one.
• A steadily improving economy that will bring people out of the panic mode.
• A country full of people who are more willing than ever to give back to their fellow man. After all, I believe we are a society of humanitarians.
• The realization that we buy far more than we need and if we could re-direct some of that self indulgence to help others less fortunate, we would be better served (my self included).
• Living for and enjoying today and not worrying so much about tomorrow or what we did or did not do yesterday.
• Exercise and breathe fresh air. It makes you feel better.
• Do something you have never done before in your life. Encounter a new experience this year.
• Make someone feel better by renewing an old friendship, calling someone when they are sick or just saying something kind to somebody. It does not cost a thing.
• Have a positive attitude every day.
• Do something fun every day and laugh.
• Give freely of your time, talent and resources. Your extra change can make a difference you would not believe.
• Take a road you have never taken before. It might provide you with a different perspective on things.
It is my hope that each and every one of you has a magnificent and prosperous 2009. So don’t follow the old adage of wait until next year because next year is this year and the time is now to make the most of it.
Tom Keith is the president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.
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