~Edith Lovejoy Pierce~
As we eagerly look towards the dawn of a New Year, its easy to find ourselves peaking back...to see how we made out the year before. I believe that sometimes we spend so much time thinking about the past, how we could relive it, or could have made it better...we miss out on the incredible blessing of the gifts that are waiting for us just around that next corner. Its important to look back, not with regret...but to celebrate our successes & our blessings! Celebrate the accomplishment of goals, special times with family...momentous occasions that are worthy of remembering.
It is also important to take an inventory of our lives, and decide what it is we truly want, and what we are going to need to do to get there. The beginning of a new year is an amazing time to really do some dreaming...where do you see yourself exactly 1 year from now??? When you are closing the book to 2011, where do you see your life?? The more clear you are, the more likely it will be that you will accomplish what you have set out to do. Looking optimistically towards the future is so powerful, and can add so much zest and purpose to your life! I know there are things I may not be able to cross off my list when I've taken down the last Christmas decoration next year...but I am certain that if I am clear and focused on what my goals are...I will be a heck of a lot closer than if I had no goals at all!!
Lets not call it a New Year's Resolution...let's call it our Dreams for 2011!!! I can feel that this is going to be an exciting year...and Im ready to jump in with both feet. I hope that you will take the time to sit back, close your eyes...and see yourself living your hopes and dreams at this time next year. If you truly believe that your life is a reflection of your thoughts...then this is such a powerful exercise that could change the course of your life. I challenge you to make a great life for yourself...its all up to you!
