This whole energy market (oops). I mean energy of renewal, this optimistic idea that the new year we enter will surpass all the others is amazing and important. I believe in its power to change us for the better. But one thing to understand is that to be better in the year to come, we must be better, because what makes your year good will be you; your choices and consequently the opportunities and blessings that will come to you. Imagine it’s 2025. What progress would you hope to see? Personally I would love to see us value, respect our relationships. What will it take? We’ve become so violent toward ourselves and each other; it’s not normal. Here are a few suggestions to help you let your light shine.
- Breathe.
- Live in the moment.
- Turn off the T.V.
- Develop a daily inspirational routine that includes: 1. self-examination, 2. meditation and 3. prayer. 4. Helping others.
- Be aware of your mindset. “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” -Buddha
- We often fall into the habit of thinking we will change once we get the result we want, but that is completely backward. To get results, you must first change your thoughts, words, and actions.
- Minimize your time on Social Media.
- Go to the gym on all the days that end in ‘Y.”
- If you are caught in the trap of temporary pleasures, whatever you are doing make it worth something.
- Take your medication as prescribed.
- Know that all of the consequences of life are dependent on your behavior.
- Believe the world is abundant. If you believe the world is scarce, lacking in resources and opportunities, lack and scarcity will appear to you.
- Change your vocabulary from “to” to “for” when speaking of the things that happen in your life and this will completely change the way you perceive situations that may not go your way. When you say “why is this happening FOR me?” you are able to cultivate gratitude for the situation (even if you don’t like it) and see the hidden opportunities and blessings within it.
- Hold books in your hands. Read them.
- Get out of your partner’s way. Help him/her succeed.
- Find Your Tribe.
- Be empathetic, self-less and caring to other people.
- Compare yourself to yourself. Another’s journey may not be your journey.
- Know that there will be battle scars, emotional cuts and bruises you need to sort out.
- In reality everything is balanced. No situation is negative or positive until we attach our feelings and emotions to it.
- Spend less time interacting on your phone and more time interacting with people.
- Be nice. Stop laughing at people.
- Shift from I can’t >>> to how can I? The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
- Incorporate “I don’t roll that way” in one conversation a week.
- Set a clear agenda for what you want this year and commit to it.
- Think of all the people who are inspirations to you. What makes them your inspirations? What did they do to get where they are now? If I close my eyes now I can picture so many of them!
- Be optimistic while remaining realistic.
- Be hardworking and always improving.
- Live into your dreams without fear.
- Ask for feedback.
- Be curious.
- Stay away from people who discourage and harm you through their words and actions. And if you are one of them, STOP IT!
- Strive to have a good reputation, your image counts a lot, but be real. It makes no sense at all looking like a good person without being one.
- Stay the course even when everything seems to be falling apart; exercise goodwill.
- Learn from mistakes instead of feeling sorry for yourself and/or blaming other people.
- Do not create expectations in people and do not project your dreams into them. People are human, they disappoint. Get to know them first, understand them. Trust is earned, not given.
- Take your time. Life is a process, not an event.
- Stop using your cat as an excuse for a relationship.
- Love yourself, spend your time with people you love and activities that will fill you up and inspire you.
- Change your relationship status from single to in a relationship.
- Live and love boldly.
Please note: Your opinions will not change your life or the world. But your actions will.
Peace and love,
Paula
