Monday, January 1, 2024

Strength and Resolution

 



 

May all of my relatives, friends, and other readers have a very happy, healthy, exciting, and prosperous Year of the Dragon.

 Although I’m not a believer in astrology, Oriental, Occidental, or otherwise, I do find the lore amusing and intriguing, and consider it perhaps worthwhile to consider the legendary characteristics of the year's representative animal, with a view toward emulating the strengths and avoiding the weaknesses with which it’s associated. 

The Chinese zodiac animals are associated in different years with different elements, and this time around the dragon is the “wood dragon”.

 The dragon is a very auspicious creature in Chinese mythology  and astrology, and is said to bestow on those born in its year confidence, resolution, strength, and pride. They are supposed to be endowed with vitality and a sense of adventure, to be goal-oriented but idealistic and romantic, and to make visionary leaders.

On the other hand, they may also have the less desirable  tendencies of being somewhat arrogant or domineering, temperamental, somewhat egotistical, and gullible…the last due largely to over-confidence.

In the coming year, let’s approach life with pride and confidence, and be strong and resolute while avoiding arrogance and hubris.

 I fervently hope that the coming year brings peace where there has been strife, understanding where there has been ignorance, and justice where there has been iniquity.

 May the coming year be better by far than any that have preceded it, for each of you and for those you hold dear, and indeed for all of us.

Happy New Year and joyous holidays!

 (Image by mirrima on Freepik.com)

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