New Beginnings

You may recall those funny episodes of "Bewitched" where Tabatha would say the wrong thing and suddenly she'd end up with *exactly* what she had just said. Well, folks, we may not be your average, friendly neighborhood witch, but we’re still powerful - with powerful energy behind our powerful words. So we can take care to use that power responsibly

So just what does Tabatha have to do with welcoming the new year? As I always remind my clients when they look at what is happening in their lives, everything is energy. So before we get completely back in the swing of things in this new year, I invite all of us to breathe deeply …. and set a course to practice mindfulness - being awake to our words, our foods, our thoughts, our everything - even more in our lives this year. ​

Spoiler alert: This is a journey - not a won/done achievement. I am constantly reminding myself to get back to being in the present moment, being mindful more moments in the day than not. I put this to the test regularly in how things are going with a very large project that I've taken on! I “artfully” remind myself to choose my words carefully and not focus on that frustration, lest I start saying things I will regret.  I want to be well and I want to be full of energy so I want to embrace those positive words with intention, and banish words from my powerful vocabulary that don’t represent my desired state of being! ;-)

​As I sat reflecting on the coming shiny new year, I kept seeing a list of possibilities for us for 2022.  How often do we really mindfully reflect on how we’re treating our bodies, our mental and emotional state and our spiritual selves?

I’m talking about that support that we can give ourselves on an ongoing basis – to sustain us – through the ups and downs of life *before* we reach an emergency state; support that energizes us, empowers us, and propels us forward with joy.
 
But before you start reading the list and going on auto-pilot thinking, “Ok, here are all of the things I should try to do this year”, wait! Hit the pause button. Instead, what if you looked at this list, sat in the present moment as you read it, and listened to your intuition.  Which ONE thing did your intuition respond to with a very loud “YES!” - that ONE thing that intuitively you know could help you this year. That’s it. That’s the thing for you to look at, to consider, and if it feels right, incorporate into your life this year.  And hey, if you master that one, you can always come back and master a second one that’s calling to you. So let's go!

With that guidance in mind, here are some questions – a “list” if you like – that we can reflect upon as we take on what lies ahead for each of us in 2022:
 
1. Is my food as healthy - and high vibration - for my body as it could be?
2. Do I move throughout the day and get all of that stuck energy out of my body?
3. Do I do all that I can to surround myself with positive people, and if I use them, social media, TV and other influences?
4. Do I regularly do activities that bring joy to my life?
5. Do I practice life-affirming, energizing deep breathing throughout my day?
6. Do I get outside and practice "earthing", getting in touch with the earth directly?
7. Do I honor myself with positive words and encouragement?

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Of course, there are many other things we can consider for ourselves in 2022. Feel free to create your own list. The important thing is that you’re doing what you can to honor yourself – body and soul - regularly. 
 
I’m wishing each of you a healthy, light, joyful year ahead – one that in the future, you can reflect upon with heartfelt delight. Let’s go make it happen!