January 1, 2018 - wow! How did we get here??? It's a new day, a new month and a new year! What a great way to start thinking about what adventures we want to take in this new year....
One of my favorite authors is Melody Beattie who has a wonderful way of approaching the new year with these sentiments in her book Journey to the Heart:
"Let yourself begin anew, pack your bags, choose carefully what you bring....take along some humility and lessons from the past, toss in come curiosity and excitement about what you haven't learned yet. Say your good-byes to those your are leaving behind. Don't worry who you will meet or where you will go. The way has been prepared. The people you are going to meet will be expecting you. A new journey has begun. Let it be magical. Let it unfold."
So, which one of these ideas resonates the most in your heart? How will you pack your bags for this coming year? Where would you like to go? What would you like to do? What are you curious about? What are you excited about? What would you like to explore for 2018? If there something you need to let go of to make room for the new? Contemplate these ideas and see what comes up for you as you begin this new year...
One of the ideas that sinks into my heart is the idea that there are people I am going to meet this year that are expecting me! Think about that! Who would want to meet me? Or you? Then, reverse it!
Who would you like to meet? Who would you like to have come into your life? What are you hoping to happen in 2018? What are you expecting? Dig deep into your hopes and dreams for this year. Think about your expectations and see what surfaces for you this first week of the year.
Then, try something new! Think differently about how you approach your life! Allow yourself a new way of viewing the coming days, weeks, and months. Get excited!!! It truly can be a journey and an adventure!!!
It's new!! It's begun!!!
