14

I must remind myself never to get intimidated by dreams. Just because they're big, doesn't mean I can't start small.

13

I realized that as I pondered and fretted on what road in life to take, my feet never stopped walking.

12

People who have accomplished so much with their lives say the same thing. Don't measure by miles-- but by inches.

11

Actions speak louder than words, that's why some people try to talk louder, hoping that words distract. It does. Sometimes.

10

There are days when I know what I am meant to do, to be. All I need is to act.

9

Today I witnessed deeply-rooted devotion to a diety, to duty. The kind of devoutness that never fails to attract millions.

8

It is the happy moments and cheer that goes beyond birthday card greetings that makes birthday special as one ages.

7

We look ahead and see our life's paths twist, turn and branch out. We look back and see only one.

6

Some words were meant to be read quietly, some spoken. What perfect imagery it magnifies in the mind and spirit.

5

When friends saw me writing they gave me paper, pen-brushes, fountain pens -- Things I didn't want to waste with mistakes.

4

Perhaps Buddha was a cynic. He could detach from life and say -

"It's all ok. It's just how life is."

3

Something changed. I am more preoccupied now. Yes, I still smile, joke, laugh a lot. I just feel more serious.

2

Woke up panicking. I thought I had work to do. I did. I thought it was a Monday. It wasn't.

1

It's a new year. A new day. A new chance to make mistakes, to forgive, to love more. Endless choices!