Here we are at the beginning of the final week of 2008.  It’s been a wild year.  Based on the last couple of months, it would be easy to say ‘Good Riddance’.  But, lest we lose sight of all of the good that has happened during the last 365 days, let’s stop and take stock.  I won’t bore you with all of the details of my year but I urge you to take some time to look back over the past 12 months and review what’s gone well for you;  what you’ve accomplished, the good fortune you have had, the people you’ve met, the things you’ve learned, the places you’ve seen, the relationships in your life.  So often, we ‘count’ only the BIG things in life as worthy and impressive.   But life is made up of the everyday little things, the little wins, the brief encounters,  the serendipitous happenings, the baby steps that move us toward our vision.  So, before you usher out 2008, spend some time acknowledging the great things that have happened, express your gratitude to others, share your good news.  Approaching your challenges coming from a place of abundance and gratitude is powerful, indeed!