Summer’s not officially over, but, come Labor Day, most Americans seem to sense that the fall is a time when we get down to business to wrap up the current year well and to set the stage for a New Year to come. 

As we look to 2010, there is not only the New Year that will unfold, but the second decade of our new millennium. Wow, that came fast. I still remember celebrating New Year’s Eve 2000 as we welcomed the 21st Century. So, how will this second decade be different from the first? As we examine America’s role in the world community, as we strive for national unity in addressing our own problems of the economy, healthcare, education, and the general well-being of our communities, what would we change or re-invent? 

As you set goals and form your alliances, there is always the need to be energized and optimistic. At the same time, most of us seek to find some peace and contentment. The challenge is about balance in our lives. One fine man I know spoke from his deathbed and said, “Looking back on my life, I wish I had done even more of just two things: have fun and give service to others.” 

It is my dream for my fellow Americans, as we anticipate the second decade of the 21st Century, that we will enjoy our grand land and have fun with friends and family as we also make a difference in the quality of our lives and the quality of the communities to which we belong. There is a balance between Achievement and Contentment. There is a balance as we seek to positively “rock the world” and simultaneously promote peace on earth.  

Invitation: Set your goals for a new decade to come. Find the balance.

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