New Year's Greeting from Higaonna Sensei

(wa, harmony)

Welcome to 2008 and the beginning of the rest of your life.

It is New Year’s Eve and the coming of a new year is an exciting time.

It's also a time to reflect on our good fortune and to count our blessings.

In 2008, we have to tackle many challenges ahead and look forward to what we can accomplish by working in harmony to help each other grow and to accomplish our dreams. Together, working in harmony and following the Golden rule of life, we can achieve a significant leap forward for the betterment of all concerned.

We all have, individually and collectively at our disposal a wealth of knowledge, talent, and resources which if utilized to their potential can truly make this upcoming year the best one ever both in our personal and professional lives.

Let's all strive in 2008 to work in harmony to make this world a better place to live and work.

Now I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you and your families the very best for the New Year. May it be filled with joy and peace in your personal life, fulfilling and rewarding in your work and may your path lead you to new, uncharted and exciting horizons that will challenge you to continue to grow to your fullest potential.

Happy New Year

Morio Higaonna
IOGKF Chief Instructor
10th dan