Happy 2013!

Another year winding down and I must say that 2012 has not been a great year for me. It went by in chaos, confusion and dealing with a lot of things together. I hope 2013 is a happier year. I hope we all get more of these 3 things. As a new year resolution, I just want to promise myself to do things that make me happy :)
I read this poem by David L. Weatherhead, sometime back on the net and absolutely loved it. I am putting it down here. May the new year bring the best for everyone. Welcome the new year with open arms, with great zeal and happiness. Let go of all the things that pull you down and just dance it away! Happy new year :)

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?

Or listened to rain slapping the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun fading into the night?

You better slow down..

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask "How are you?", do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed,

With the next hundred chores running through your head?

You better slow down..

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow

And in your haste, not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch, let a friendship die,

'Cause you never had time to call and say hi?

You better slow down..

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere,

You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It's like an unopened gift thrown away.

Life isn't a race, so take it slower

                   Hear the music before your song is over.