I have an annual ritual. I take some time to myself to free flow the thoughts and ideas I would like to design my life over the next year. Using my notepad and favorite pen, I let the first words that come to my mind tumble onto the paper. I let the words come out at random and do little to initially categorize or sort.
I call this process dream-catching. I use it to manifest my inner desires and dreams into my daily reality and goals. I use the themes that come out of this process to guide my decisions, actions and focus for the rest of the year. I hang up reminders of the most common themes all over my home, my office and I articulate my goals to as many people as I can on a regular basis. I never know how my dreams will unfold... that is the exciting part of the way the universe works that I marvel at and sit back to enjoy.
2012 themes:
Family- Last year I managed a huge transition in my personal life. I made a decision to part ways with my husband and partner of 12 years. Some people called me selfish during this process and some people called me courageous. I had to re-evaluate how I have been defining family. This year I invite, with open arms, new people who would like to call me mother, sister, daughter, partner and friend.
Abundance- This year I will appreciate gifts in all shapes and sizes. Joy and happiness are unlimited resources when I choose to let those emotions fill my heart. Time is such a relative thing that when appreciated on a moment-by-moment measure that I will choose to not feel rushed or pressured. While things like money and wealth are easily confused with happiness, I believe that rewards can be prolific when I choose carefully how to invest my and manage my wealth.
Success- My time is now. There is nothing else to be said. I have taken so many steps to arrange my life's pieces to be able to focus on the things that matter most to me that there is no way I can fail. This year I will feel successful when:
- I am recognized for my leadership by my colleagues
- My daughter stands confidently on her own in her chosen activities
- My friends and family recognize my inner growth
- My earnings more closely match the value of skills and talent
