Good morning everyone! And Happy New Year.

Did you have a New Year Eve count down party? Did you eat lots of food?

Last night, Michi and I ate Buckwheat SOBA noodles and Tempura.

It was good.

 Did you make your New Year’s resolutions? I made it.  My resolution of 2006 is very simple… It is “Be more active!” It is maybe like a kids’ resolution.

 Since 2003, I have not had many chances to go fishing. When I was in Japan, I went fishing 2 or 3 times a week.

So, last month, Michi and I bought our 2006 fishing licenses.

I like fishing… And Michi likes to eat Sashimi. So, both of us have a good reason to go fishing.

I think it is very good to have resolutions. When people make resolutions, they will try to achieve them. If you felt that you could have done more in the year of 2005, then you should make some resolutions.

 Shakyamuni Buddha always said “we must try to actively find our own Dharma path”. I think that if we make resolutions, then we will live more actively and perhaps more meaningful lives.

 “Be active!” It is a very simple resolution. But it can also be a very meaningful resolution for my life. I think that if we stay active in life, our year of 2006 will be a great year.

Gassho

Be active!