You can work on “you” any time during the year. Change takes place only when one is truly ready. That is why I prefer to create a wish list each year of what I want changed in the world. If I am able to walk this planet with such goals in mind, maybe my example will inspire others and real change can happen.
I wish the following:
to the parents struggling to care for their family, may they be able to provide sustenance and love for their children
to the first responder running towards danger when others run from it, may you always stay safe
to the soldier thousands of miles from those that love you, may your mission be righteous and your body unscathed
to the healthcare workers who do more for others than they do for themselves, may their selflessness be recognized and appreciated
to the bullied child, may your struggles be recognized before it’s too late
to the bully, may you see the error of your ways
to the ill, may you experience healing and recovery
to the grieving, may you experience closure and peace
to the hungry, may your plate always be full
to our leaders, may they do what is right, not what is profitable or electable
to the disenfranchised, the angry and the frustrated, may you find an outlet and peace in your heart
to the practitioners of hate and division, may you become part of the solution, not part of the problem
to those that chose the path of honesty and integrity, may you never second-guess that choice
to those who are glued to screens,may you look away and see the beauty all around you
to those fighting a hard battle, may the people you meet treat you with kindness and respect.
Here’s to a better you. A better us. A better world. It’s up to us to make it a good year.
Here’s to you.
The Tao of Bill 
Sorry I’m so late at commenting, but here is to you my friend
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it’s a lovely wish, Billy; I love the one about our leaders 🙂
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Reblogged this on Loleta Abi.
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome, Billy!
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Those are wonderful wishes. You’re a wonderful human being.
Happy NY, dear. All the best.
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I wish another year of you gracing us with your literary brilliance
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So be it.
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Truly worthy wishes. I wish that all your wishes come true.
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A better us is definitely an achievable goal if we can convince people it’s still possible! Happy New Year! I hope you get the items on your wish list – I hope we all do!
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Me too
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Here, here! Well said.
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You never fail to impress me, to make me think and see. Thank you, Billy! Happy New Year!
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From someone with your brilliance that is a high compliment indeed
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Reblogged this on Cage Dunn: Writer, Author, Teller-of-tall-tales and commented:
I second these wishes – care to weigh in and do things to help?
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Thank you as always. Happy New Year to you
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Let’s hope the word spreads far and wide, along with hearts and smiles (free to give) – and Happy New Year to you. thank you for the wonderful post.
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Posted thus on fb. Wonderful post!♡♡♡♡
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Thank you for sharing! Reblog it if you feel like it, I could use the traffic lol
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I second all those notions
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Happy New Year Steve
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To you as well Billy. Hope it’s the best one yet for you and yours
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My best of everything is far behind me Steve
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You never know
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Once again you demonstrate what a wonderful person you are with this post. Happy New Year, my friend!
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Happy New Year to you as well
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