As we conclude our 2025 theme – “A Time for Compassion” – and look ahead to our 2026 theme – “A Time for Courage” – we share another of Mattie’s timeless holiday poems; this one – the last of his annual “New Year’s Day” offerings.  

In 2025, Mattie’s Peace Foundation explored compassion as an everyday truth: more than empathy, compassion is awareness of a challenge, an attitude of concern, and action that is meaningful and supportive.

As the year unfolded, we also recognized that compassion – as a pathway to peace – requires courage. Courage is not fearlessness, but strength during adversity.

Believing in goodness and potential – in ourselves and others – takes courage. So, too, does the choice to peacefully and positively persevere – and come together to cultivate compassionate change. 

Enjoy Mattie’s “Resolution Blessing” – a gift of hope and chosen purpose for a weary but worthy world, as we move in 2026, and our focus on courage and commitment.