New Year Aspiration Prayer from Elizabeth

May many unexpected and delightful surprises fall into your lap.

May you continually discover new and creative possibilities for navigating your life, that benefit both yourself and others.

May you find courage and wisdom in the face of adversity, and easily access the virtuous practices of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence and focus.

May the wisdom of Prajnaparamita dawn in your being.

It is a cultural tradition to begin the new year with resolutions and aspirations.We need vision to lead a healthy and compassionate life. A clear aspiration guides us: it’s like riding a bicycle. Depending on where we turn our gaze, the bike will steer in that direction. So, we need to be clear on where we turn our gaze, what we truly aspire for. As we move through the dynamic and rambunctious nature of life, our aspirations will have the power to keep us in the boundary of our intentions.