Another year has come and gone and everyone is reflecting upon what they might like to incorporate into 2010. For some of us, resolutions of ending old habits are high on the list…for others, bringing new things into our lives is the priority.

Whether you are getting rid of something or adding on to your life, one thing that experts agree about is that everyone can benefit from adding activities that ensure stress relief. Studies show that doing activities that are stress relieving can add years of healthy living to your life, and that stress reduction is a vital component to improving an individual’s quality of life as well.

For those of us that enjoy the meditative quality of bonsai, this comes as no surprise. We already take time in quiet introspection communing with the soothing, healing energy of plants, and are well aware of the peace it instills within. Understanding this kind of healing is a gift in and of itself and gives a semblance of serenity and balance that is more than “talk”, providing stability as we move forward into an abundant 2010 with confidence, enthusiasm and a renewed sense of wellbeing.

It is with this outlook that I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year! May 2010 inspire each and every one of us to be the best we can be… inside and out!

Ashley