Ophelius: “Greetings to you all in this new year.  The Circle sends glad tidings to all who are on the path to perfection -- may the love of Father move in you and through you.  Let the peace of understanding pervade your soul and the reassurance of eternal survival and service unto Him, the creator of all, rest easy on you mind, you, the children of the most high God.
 
“As is customary with many of you to declare resolutions for a new year, let your resolutions and goals be of new and great enthusiasm to excel and succeed in whatever it is that moves you to action.  Be conscious of the growing soul this year and make new effort to achieve stillness and contact with your Indwelling Adjuster, your guides, and your teachers.  Your devotion to meditation will benefit you greatly as well as your efforts to heal and pray for others.  Project the image of your new determination for spiritual improvement into the future as a known fact, and accept that on this day you have become what you have declared -- so live it!
 
“Rejoice my beloved friends, for as you live and breathe on the earth you have the time to achieve great progress in your short but eventful lives -- take every opportunity to improve and perfect your minds in this new year.  If you feel overwhelmed, pick but two things: one area to improve upon, and one vice to relinquish, and then make it so.  As you conquer the small things, then will you go on to conquer greater things.  These are the steps of soul evolution.  Be conscious of your achievements, but be selfless in your humility.  Seek balance and moderation in all things.
 
“Many of you will commit to improving your fitness and well being this year.  It is so very important to take care of your physical bodies, for wellness effects many aspects of your spiritual fitness and self esteem.  Those that have illness or physical handicaps can compensate by flexing their spiritual muscles and by projecting positive energy in their circles.  All, no matter what your status or circumstance, can improve and progress.  Stay away from negative energy, for it clouds your perception of reality.
 
“Declare freedom from religious bondage and guilt, for the Father’s love for you is unwavering and unending.  Do as you are moved by spirit and be an instrument of His will.  There is no ceremony or ritual that can improve your standing, only your willingness to love and be loved.”
 
Prayer: “Father, I ask that you send out your greatest of blessings to these ones, these children on the path and their families.  For they are eager to do your will on the earth and are thirsty for truth, beauty, and goodness.  See that they are protected from harm and are shielded from want.  Let your love and providence abound in their lives.  Give them the strength of mind and will of spirit to overcome all adversity and temptation against those things that would separate them from your unwavering love.  Send them guidance and wise council through the agency of your ministering spirits and open their ears, their hearts, and their minds to all the whispers of your intentions for their lives.  Sanctify these, your faithful servants, and remember them in the worlds to come as they receive just compensation and reward for being the representatives of light on the earth.  Amen.
 
“The Circle of Seven.”
 
The 11:11 Progress Group.