To my dear friends who are doing this with me, thank you. Sometimes it’s easier to recognize the things that I want to change when you discover them first.
Yesterday, we sifted through 2009 and identified the people, events, actions and thoughts that brought us good and those that did not. I enjoyed seeing myself through the year. I was many things, great and not so great. Did you notice that who you were in January is not the same person you were in June and who you are now isn’t the same either? I did. This year was challenging for so many of us. That makes the act of retaining only the treasures even more crucial.
Look over the answers to yesterday’s questions. What was the thought that played most in your mind in 2009? That was your theme song. Were you thinking, “I can’t make it through this,” or “I’m scared,” or “Life loves me and everything works out sooner or later”? Whatever your theme song was it pervaded every single part of your life. For my friends who look for the nearest exit anytime someone mentions the words self-talk, energy or attraction, hear me out. All people have an inner conversation happening in their minds all of the time. People can quiet the talk when they meditate, but aside from that the mind is chattering non-stop. Since we’re singing anyway, isn’t choosing our song the logical, rational, intelligent thing to do? It takes conscious effort and we’ll forget and catch old hard wired tunes playing, but in time the new song will become more the norm.
My theme for 2010: Life conspires to help me when I help myself. This makes me happy (that’s key). It connects me to a higher power (key for me) and it reminds me that I must take responsibility and action to help myself (that’s the secret behind The Secret, but that’s another post).
On a fresh sheet of paper, gather from yesterday’s answers the things that brought you joy and made your life better, take note of the things you’d like to handle differently and how, extract ONLY the lessons learned from the difficult times and preserve the joy-filled moments. Take the old sheet, yesterday’s questions and answers, and destroy it. Take the treasures of 2009 with you; everything else is dead and useless. Let it all go.
The past does not define the future and you have everything you need to become your best self now. When you catch yourself reliving or rehashing something that is not on the treasure list, tell yourself to “Let go” and turn your attention to today. Let go of all the reasons things might or must turn out badly. They are not facts, they are your opinions. When you argue for your limitations, you tie your hands behind your back and blind yourself from seeing the opportunities that could give you your hearts desire. Clear that. Let it go.
This day is about cleaning, clearing and letting go of all that does not serve you. Choose your new tune and be loving with yourself as you apply the discipline to consciously let go. With the past where it belongs and the plan for the future not yet developed, there is just the present, take that in. I join you here today.
This day is about cleaning, clearing and letting go of all that does not serve you. Choose your new tune and be loving with yourself as you apply the discipline to consciously let go. With the past where it belongs and the plan for the future not yet developed, there is just the present, take that in. I join you here today.
Among the most treasured moments of 2009 was connecting with you, here. Wise woman, loving heart! Looking forward to seeing your book on the stands!All the very best to you and yours, for a magnificent 2010 -Bettina
You are so filled with light Bettina, I am the one benefited. Thank you and I'm right with you in creating a 2010 overflowing with love, connection, abundance, healing and joy.Cynthia