A new start,  a fresh beginning or the first step towards walking in a new direction.  This is what tonight may symbolize to a number of people around the world.  I love the energy that a New Year's Eve comes with.  It is a night filled with all of the past year's missteps or tumultuous moments wrapped into a neat package that people can put to rest, as those items belonged to the past year and the opportunity to not take them forward with you becomes a favored option. There were also many things that were accomplished and everyone can take comfort that achievement was also made.  For some people, they want to experience this night with those that are closest to them and perhaps it may even inspire a marriage proposal or two.  A year ago, many of us speculated over what the year 2012 would be like.  There was a lot of optimism as we entered into the beginning of this year and tonight we can also take a look back at the things that we might have wanted to achieve, however, we may have fallen short on our attempts.  One of the best things that today brings is also the re-commitment to tackling other things that may now be added to our new list.  For a lot of folks, today is to be celebrated with close family and friends as we hug each other close and embrace the gratitude that comes with having loving as well as supportive people around us.  There are those circles of family or friends that may be missing a particular individual and today can also be an opportunity to seek that person out in the ensuing year, as we can seek the opportunity to let bygones be bygones.  I remember my younger years and how this evening was about the party that we wanted to be at and what clothes we wanted to wear to impress others.  It is funny when I think that after all of these years, I am sitting in my sweats and comfortable t-shirt perfectly happy in taking in this evening with my close circle of friends who do not care about what I am wearing, they simply care about me.  This feeling is among the best experiences one could have in life and I wish it to everyone not just tonight, but through out the rest of the year.  So as the clock gets closer to striking midnight and you look to greet 2013 with open arms, I wish that everyone can truly appreciate the moment and the people that surround them.  From one year to the next, we may lose some of our most beloved people around us and it becomes even more important to tell everyone that means something to you, how they enrich and add value to our lives.  May the New Year 2013 provide you with the opportunity that you were waiting for in starting anew or inspire you to take those steps towards reaching the pinnacle of your life's journey.  With my personal heart felt wishes for a prosperous year filled with love, happiness and good health, cheers to all of you!