I'm claiming a peaceful and prosperous New Year for US.  I pray you learn to love yourself more and command the respect you deserve.  So often we hear the cliche' "life is short", but it doesn't have to be.  Rather you live to be 10 or 100 make the most of every day.  Enjoy every second, minute, hour that you're here.  I've heard a few stories where someone 'just dropped dead'.  Someone found out they have cancer, or someone else found out they only have a few weeks left.  I'm sure those people are planning trips, family gatherings, making a list of all the people they want to see,  apologize to, etc.  Don't be scared into being better. Just ...