As we close 2016 and look back on our year, it is also a time to look forward. If we cannot envision our goals and dreams we cannot achieve them. I hope that you will take some time today to dream, to write down what you want for your life in 2017 and beyond.
“Today, I will take the time to envision my future.” Happy New Year!!
On my 12-hour drive yesterday from Colorado I became frustrated at bumper to bumper traffic and decided to take a detour. Unfortunately, the detour took me out of cell service and Google Maps had bad information so it kept telling me to take left turns that didn’t exist. I called a friend when I found cell service and said, “I am going the wrong way, even though google maps says I am not. The friend was nice enough to suggest I reboot my phone and when I did, google found my correct location and I did turn around. I could feel I was headed the wrong way but needed my friend to remind me to “reboot” the phone. I wasn’t really lost, just turned the wrong direction for a little while.
“Today I will listen to the part of me that is connected to The Source of Life and ask for guidance. If I get stuck I know I can ask for help.”
I write these words for myself, to remember that I am better for everyone when I take care of myself and restore my energy. The world will keep going if I take a break, life will continue!
“Today I will find the time to take a break as a gift to myself.”
There are those who would LOVE to stir up chaos and get us all fighting amongst ourselves. When we stand in Love First, knowing what we believe and who we are, it doesn’t matter what anyone else is doing. We are the guiding principle of our reactions and behavior.
“Today no matter what others would like me to get upset over, I will listen to my own guiding principle of love and know that ALL IS WELL.”
Yesterday I went skiing with my brother in law who is an expert skier. I’m good, but decided long ago to leave the moguls to others! However, we ended up on a steep, deep mogul and icy run and I had two choices: ski it, or take off the skis and walk. I took my time, fell once, rested and then got up and kept going. This is life. If we find that we are on a more difficult path than we expected, the practice of Love First gives us the clarity and space to step back, review our options, and then move forward with courage. It may not be pretty, but success is assured if you just don’t quit.
“Today I will be willing to gently find my path through the bumps in the road.”
So often we let the tiny details of our lives weigh us down to the point where we miss the big picture. The big picture is that you have today to experience love, happiness, and freedom, so write down all the little details and get it out of your mind, then take the time to organize your details so you can enjoy the day.
“Today I will give myself the gift of organizing my day so I can enjoy each moment.”
Even in times of crisis and upheaval there is JOY. It still exists although it may only be found in the small moments, the little miracles. If we are choosing to look for things to appreciate in our world, we will find these tiny gifts of joy that will remind us who we really are, pure love having a human experience.
“Today I will make it my business to find moments of joy and be thankful for them.”
That’s the question! There are several moments in any life in which we must decide to BEGIN. Whether it is learning something new, creating a piece of art, starting a new job, entering a new relationship, going to the gym, to BEGIN is the hardest part. A million excuses will flood your mind, the fear of the unknown will be there, ready to remind you that “This is CRAZY!”
By practicing Love First these beginnings will not seem so BIG, because you will have been using your imagination to envision these steps and flowing your energy to your goals for so long, these new projects will feel exciting, but not overwhelming.
“Today I will BEGIN by envisioning how I would like my life to unfold, knowing that when the time comes to take action, my energy and mind will be ready.”
I lost a beautiful little diamond ring on my trip, okay, I lost all my makeup, too, and I can’t decide which is more of a loss! But here’s the thing, I am not really that upset about the ring or the makeup, I was upset with MYSELF for losing it. I wasn’t paying attention and I was in a hurry, driving on a 10-hour ride with dogs and kids.
For me, this is a gentle love tap from the Universe to slow it down, be more mindful. So if you find yourself “losing things” (and they are just things, they can be replaced) take a seat and after a good venting of the frustration, take a deep breath and hear the lesson, “Slow Down”.
“Today, if I find myself distracted, misplacing things, or feeling anxious, I will take a seat and breathe, remembering to slow down and give myself a break.”