As The New Year Draws Nigh

  Each year, at this time, I write a letter to the Universe. I call it my "Dear God" letter. In it I give thanks for all the gifts that have been bestowed upon me throughout the year. I write down my dreams, my goals and deepest longings. I love this yearly practice as it forces me to clarify what I'm grateful for and what I really want to manifest in my life, especially on the cornerstones of health, relationship, wealth, spiritual growth, creativity and leisure.

Gifts—each one a wish and expression of gratitude

  This year I am especially grateful to my family members, friends and editors who have supported me as an author and who are helping to bring The Last Daughter of Prussia to fruition. I am grateful to my publisher who will finally bind the many thousands of words I have written into a real book that can be held in readers' hands.

  The cover too, is coming together with the help of an amazing designer—Tim Ogline. It is going to be beautiful. I wish I could give you a sneak peek, but that would take away from the surprise when the novel comes out, so you'll just have to wait until September 2012. It'll be worth it though, I promise.

  As the new year draws close and I head out with thanks in my heart to snorkel in the sun-kissed, peaceful Bahamian waters, I have one huge and lasting wish for WORLD PEACE. I wish that all the children in the world can swim in the calm waters of life and not be afraid.

Peaceful waters
Photo courtesy of Christine Matthäi

Until next year...

A kiss to you and wishing you a healthy, prosperous New Year
in which your dreams find fulfillment.

—Marina Gottlieb Sarles

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