and here is a nice one:

NEW YEAR THOUGHTS
WISHING YOU & YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
We've seen the passing of another year.
For many it's been filled with pain and tears.
We've seen our loved ones in their decline.
We've had to accept that they won't be fine.
Some of us had to say good bye,
To a long time loved one, and we've all cried.
But there have been times in this past year,
That certain events have brought us cheer.
There are so many friends that are on the list,
And I know there's names I will have missed.
But better friends I could not have bought.
And here is just a New Year's thought.
If it were possible that a wish could come true,
Then this is my New Year's wish for you.
May the coming year be full of hope,
And may we be given the strength to cope.
Let courage, faith and patience abound.
And let us pray that a cure will be found.
And now at the close of another year,
My friends, I wish you a Happy New Year.
Poetry © by
Poem Submitted by Samir Shukla, NSE, India


Inge


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Fjelstad" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:10 AM
Subject: [TN] A New Year's Resolution...


> It is likely that many  have heard or read the story below before but it 
> is a
> good time of year to  remember it
>
> Happy New Year to all,
> Joe
>
>
>
> When  things in your life seems almost too much to handle, when 24 hours 
> in a
> day is  not enough, remember the story of the mayonnaise jar and the 2 
> Beers
>
> A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items  in front 
> of
> him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large  and empty
> mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then  asked 
> the
> students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
>
> The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into  the 
> jar
> He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas  between 
> the
> golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.  They
> agreed it was.
>
> The professor next picked up a box of sand  and poured it into the jar. Of
> course, the sand filled up everything else. He  asked once more if the jar
> was full. The students responded with an unanimous  'yes.'
>
> The professor then produced two Beers from under the table  and poured the
> entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty  space between 
> the
> sand. The students laughed.
>
> 'Now,' said the  professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to 
> recognize
> that this jar  represents your life. The golf balls are the important
> things---your family,  your children, your health, your friends and your
> favorite passions---and if  everything else was lost and only they 
> remained,
> your life would still be  full. The pebbles are the other things that 
> matter
> like your job, your house  and your car. The sand is everything else---the
> small stuff. 'If you put the  sand into the jar first,' he continued, 
> 'there
> is no room for the pebbles or  the golf balls. The same goes for life. If 
> you
> spend all your time and energy  on the small stuff you will never have 
> room
> for the things that are important  to you. 'Pay attention to the things 
> that
> are critical to your happiness.  Spend time with your children. Spend time
> with your parents. Visit with  grandparents. Take time to get medical
> checkups. Take your spouse out to  dinner. Play another 18.
>
> There will always be time to clean the house  and fix the disposal. Take 
> care
> of the golf balls first---the things that  really matter. Set your
> priorities. The rest is just sand.'
>
> One  of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer 
> represented.
> The  professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The beer just shows 
> you
> that  no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a 
> couple
> of  beers with a friend.'
>
>
>
> Be kinder than necessary, for  everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
> battle.  Live simply, love  generously, care deeply, speak kindly!
> **************New year...new news.  Be the first to know what is making
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