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Janus: the Two Faced God

Janus, the two faced Roman god is here to preside over the transition from 2012 to 2013. His one face looks at the past year of trials and triumphs. His other face looks at the future of hope and hubris.
Transitions are unequivocally important phases. We look at what was and wish it to last longer or rue at what weren't. We want the future to be better and brighter.
I liken these transitions to Alice in Wonderland. An exit from a room is also an entry to a garden. If the past year saw you at the Mad Tea Party, the new year may introduce you to the Caterpillar. If the last year saw you small and afraid of the Red Queen, the new year may see you growing in stature and bring down her pack of cards.

Wishing you all a happy new year, a year less violent, more stable and more emancipated.

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