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Begin Anew in 2004
by Mary Bell Nyman |
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s our year comes
to a close, take the time to look back and see what you have accomplished these
last 12 months. Take some time to admire and validate what you have learned this
past year, and then you can clear the deck and look at what you would like to
manifest in the next year. December is a great time to finish old business and
make way for the new.
Let's look at your personal space first. What changes did you make? What was the biggest lesson you learned this year? Who was there to help you? What did you allow yourself to receive? Where did you use your creative energy this past year? What obstacles were you able to overcome? Doesn't that make you feel proud? See if you can concentrate on all that you were able to do and just like you would for a best friend, admire all you see.
Now let's look at our family space. Who did you have the most communication with this year? What emotions did you feel in relationship to this family member. What did you learn about yourself from these experiences? Was there someone you felt resistance to or had trouble communicating with? Ask yourself: what is the real issue between you? Is it born of fear? Is it something you want to change? All of us are aware when someone is beaming us love and support; we open into this energy. When we feel fear, we all instinctively close and draw inward. Take a moment and imagine the person you had a hard time with out in front of you. Every time you think of them, imagine surrounding them with gold light and choosing to love them, whether you agree with what they are doing or not. Practice just accepting them. It will go a long way in letting things heal between you.
How about your work space. What were you able to learn about yourself by being in that job? How much of your creative energy did you use in the last year's projects? What did you contribute of yourself to your job? How did you treat those you work with? Were you happy to be there or was it just a way to make money? Most of us spend lots of hours working and the energy you take with you to your job affects many of the people around you. Look and see how others at work experience you.
Last, let's look at our relationship space. Here we have the opportunity to relate to all kinds of people. This may be a sweetheart, a life partner, a boss or a friend. Just notice what your inner circle of support looks like to you. What kind of friends or lovers do you draw to you? What do they like about you and how do you feel in their presence? Can you be 90% who you are in front of them? Is there a level of trust and honor in these relationships? Are you able to teach them how you want to be treated?
Using the past year as a barometer, see if there is anything you choose to change for the New Year. Now, being honest, validate yourself for all the things you learned about you from living life last year. Take the learning with you and leave the rest. Start the year 2004 with new energy and intentions.
-Rev. Mary Bell Nyman
Rev. Mary Bell Nyman is the director of the Psychic Horizons Center, and has been teaching and reading for twenty-two years.
