Earthquakes, land slides, hurricanes, typhoons and storms are all warning calls of mother Nature, asking us to slow down and stop abusing her.

As if the natural disasters are not enough, we have created more misery for human race. Hundreds and thousands of innocent people died in last year. They were killed by those lunatic suicide bombers or were killed by a rival group that disagrees. Some were victims of war where as some were victims of cruel regimes. Most shocking were the killings in Universities in US. I can understand many of the deaths but the ones that baffle me are called 'killed in friendly fire'. How can you fire upon your friend. The only person allowed to do that without being charged or held responsible is Dick Cheney but no one else in this world is allowed to fire upon a friend. Ironic isn't it? 'Friendly Fire'

Well enough of gloomy stories of 2007. I am sure 2008 will give even more gloomy stories. But that's not the point of this message.

This message is special. I written it for all my friends. I am also sending this as an email to show my respect to the brave people out there in this world. Who, even in the worst conditions, had the courage and wisdom to keep faith and showed the strength to carry on. I can't possibly send message to entire world but I can at least show my respect to my friends, my family and those who affected my life by being in it.

You are one such influential person in my life. I admire your strength and wisdom you showed in past year to come through unharmed and be able to celebrate the inauguration of year 2008. I take inspiration from you and try and walk my path with little steps. With confidence in my heart that you are there to guide me, when I am lost. I know you will think I am flattering. But you also know I am not good at flattering. So you are reading what is true. Take this compliments, this respect that you have earned and be proud about it. I am sure you will shine again in the coming year.

My prayer to the GOD or whatever you call or believe in, is the same as every year. "I don't ask for life without troubles. What I ask oh Lord, is bless me with the strength to take care of my own troubles." I ask for this strength for you too.

May this coming year, give us opportunity to further evolve our life. Gain more wisdom. Live more joyously. Fulfil more dreams and aspirations. May the coming year bring more spiritual awakening along with social and financial success. Let there be abundance in your life and you and your loved ones life well forever.

With this email, you have received is a the most genuine hear felt greeting from a true friend. Pass it if you like and share this passion of wellness to all. No it's not a chain letter or thing like that. It's just a plain simple from bottom of heart genuine message from equally plain simple friend of yours.