What better way to start the New Year than with the Sunrise! This day and this year are as yet unblemished in my part of the world. Here there is still peace. Here there is still freedom of speech - more or less - as long as you stay 'Politically Correct'! But I am also aware that it is not so everywhere and it moves me to tears that at this very moment, somewhere in the world, someone who I don't know is losing or has just lost a loved one. Somewhere in the world, there is a war where families are being ripped apart - literally! Children are orphaned, parents see their little ones die and sometimes in the most horrible way!

What can I do? What can WE do?

It may seem trite to many but I can pray for them and so can others. Those who are more Earth-centered may cast a spell for peace and for those who say that this is just a waste of time - I say the more who involve themselves emotionally and spiritually in forging a positive future for mankind's peace and prosperity - the closer we get to actually achieving it!

At this moment, the masses are expendable slaves to the few who feed on our distress, fear and torment! Why do we allow this?

Let's make 2018 the year of rising up against TPTB and look towards a future of freedom and peace for all!

I have said my bit and all that is left is to wish you - my fellow human - a prosperous, joyful and peaceful New Year.

Cheers from downunder
Ozi