To everyone who aspires to rise, dares to live fully, and makes the decision to move forward with an open heart,

To everyone who inspires by showing vulnerability, humility, and the honesty of a child,

To everyone who has the courage to scream out her sadness, to laugh until his belly hurts from joy, and to live fully with conviction -- even when things are ugly, sad, and dirty,

To everyone who wants to learn and is willing to teach, and never takes anything for granted,

To everyone who ventures to step outside of the box, to feel instead of think, to act instead of react -- and yet honors the times when we do think, react, and stay inside the box. It is a part of who we are always,

To all of you who fight your fears, and those who choose not to,

I thank you for a beautiful year, and I wish you a new one full of love and grace! Happy New Year!