Tonight should be a joyful night — full of vitality and anticipation.
As for everything that came with the Renyin year, let us set that aside for now — not to forget it, but because there is something more important I want to say to you.
And that is this: I have a few heartfelt blessings I’d like to offer you.
First and foremost, above all else, my very first wish is for your health. I hope your health means a body that is comfortable and free from illness — that you eat well, sleep soundly, feel full of energy, and carry a light heart.
More than that, I hope you stay healthy so that we can remain dear friends for many, many more years to come — where I can write a few articles whenever I feel like it, sharing my thoughts and rambling on a bit, and you can take a moment to read my words and share your own views in return.
Next, I want to wish you well in your daily life. I hope your life is filled with love from your partner, harmony with your family, and comfortable days spent in happiness.
More than that, I hope your life flows smoothly and at ease — that you are able to live each day in the way you truly love, surrounded by beautiful things, grounded and genuinely happy every single day.
Of course, I also wish you well in your wealth. I hope the wealth that comes to you arrives cleanly and with dignity — earned without too much hardship, with a noble benefactor (Gui Ren) appearing from time to time, and an occasional windfall finding its way to you.
Even more than that, I hope you find a career you love — one that fulfills you and brings you joy, through which you can create and accumulate honest wealth. May you resolve whatever troubles come your way, earn the respect and affection of others, and remain forever bathed in warm sunlight.
And finally, my greatest blessing of all: with all sincerity, I wish you — my dearest brothers and sisters — that in this Guimao year, everything goes smoothly and all remains well. Can we make a promise to accompany one another safely through another year, and then another after that?
Good — then it’s settled. For the next few days, let yourself completely unwind and rest!
Happy New Year! May the Guimao Year bring spring good fortune and auspiciousness!