I grant myself the gift of openness. I Hope 2017 will give me the contentment and peace that were quite elusive this year. As I strive to be happy everyday, I also wish that the world will not be so unkind to my hopes and dreams. That I will continue to do things the right way and be commended for it. That I will be able to make a mark in my field without unknowingly causing suffering to others. That every gamble I make leads me closer to my aspirations. That  I will be surrounded by people who I inspire and who inspire me to be better. That I will give love and be loved in ways I always wanted to feel loved. That I will remain steadfast and strong even when life gives me the most severe of blows. That I will have the threshold to endure suffering but also the courage to walk away from unnecessary pain. That I will be consistent in words and in actions because everyone else is too. That I will give myself wholeheartedly to people and causes I find worthwhile. That I will try again when confronted by defeat and that my second attempt will not be as bad.  That I will not waste my youth on trivial things and shortlived pleasures but am entitled to enjoy being young. That I will easily find my lobster and that finding my lobster will not cause me so much hurt. That  I will not hesitate to share a piece of myself to others and that others will willingly receive me. That I will continue to see the good in this world because it multiplies. And that even if I still end up battered and bruised at the end of the year, I will still be able to give my last bandage to the person who has it much worse because they will do the same.

Let's begin!