New Year’s Light and Wishes for Year 2025

This October, I found myself standing by a serene lakeside in Iceland at midnight, gazing at the radiant beam of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER piercing through the night sky. Named after John Lennon’s iconic song Imagine, the tower emanates a gentle yet resolute light, carrying a message of hope and peace. In that tranquil moment, I was fortunate to capture this breathtaking scene—and even more fortunate to witness the northern lights dancing across the sky, a harmonious spectacle of nature and humanity in unity.

Located on Viðey Island near Reykjavík, the tower was envisioned by Yoko Ono as early as the 1960s but only came to life after John Lennon’s passing. Iceland, with its pristine nature and wisdom of coexistence with the environment, serves as the perfect sanctuary for this beacon of peace, reminding us of the power of purity and hope.

As we step into the new year, I hope everyone can ignite your own inner light—a tower of peace within, as pure and steadfast as the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER. Together, let us imagine peace, make our dreams a reality, and bring more love and light to the world.

Happy New Year! May your days shine as brightly as the northern lights, and may your heart remain as steadfast as the tower’s beam.

from Gladys Lin