Inevitably
we would all end up here...the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009.  The cycle and movement of time is the
most certain aspect of our unpredictable lives.  We count on this surety so much that we plan, build up and
celebrate the passing of time.  Yet the
transition from 2008 to 2009 is not any ordinary passing of time. This transition is a
passing of life, a chance to wipe the slate clean and start again.  In other words the cycle starts again.  

This new beginning is not a cycle per se.  We
bring with us all our learning, lessons and wisdom of another year gone
by. 

Perhaps we are in a spiral
then, yes a spiral of life continuously propelling us forward.  We are
all on spirals of life turning and twisting.  The secret is to get the balance right, be who we really are and enjoy the ride.