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Fresh Starts
January 20, 2018
"Be willing to be a beginner every single morning."
Meister Eckhart
Are you the kind of person who likes to make a fresh start at the New Year? How is 2018 going so far? And what have you been doing to put some fresh in your start?
Putting more fresh in my start
Having experienced three significant life events in 2017 - a relationship breakup, the death of a dear loved one, and a household move - I was glad to welcome 2018. In fact, I participated in a ceremony on New Year's Eve to release and embrace: to make room in my life for things I want by letting go of things I no longer need.
Releasing was pretty easy. Embracing, not so much. So I coached myself the way I coach my clients, "It's good that you know what you don't want. Now, what do you want instead?" (I'm still figuring that out). And I sought help.
Although I have taught vision-boarding for over a decade, I attended a workshop last weekend that was taught by a trusted colleague. I'm so glad I did! I received great insights, I pulled inspiring pictures and phrases to use on my board, and I had fun. By the way, my board may be in draft status all year, and I'm okay with that: I am using tacks instead of glue, and I am intending, "This or something better; everything for my highest and best good."
Releasing was pretty easy. Embracing, not so much. So I coached myself the way I coach my clients, "It's good that you know what you don't want. Now, what do you want instead?" (I'm still figuring that out). And I sought help.
Although I have taught vision-boarding for over a decade, I attended a workshop last weekend that was taught by a trusted colleague. I'm so glad I did! I received great insights, I pulled inspiring pictures and phrases to use on my board, and I had fun. By the way, my board may be in draft status all year, and I'm okay with that: I am using tacks instead of glue, and I am intending, "This or something better; everything for my highest and best good."
Every day a new beginning
My long-range vision may still be a little foggy, but I am crystal clear about my short-term goals. Currently I am deconstructing some long-held habits, beliefs and desires.
- I am changing daily routines: doing first thing in the morning a task that I used to do in the afternoon, and keeping to a more balanced schedule even if I have to stop myself in the middle of a creative process.
- I am improving my eating habits: reducing my intake of caffeine, alcohol, meat, dairy, wheat, and nightshade vegetables.
- I am continuing to reassess my priorities: lots of observing and inquiring to know myself better, and revisiting creative processes for greater clarity on what I truly want.
- Finally, I am continuing to grieve: allowing it to be different every time and allowing myself time and space for it.
Be sure to give yourself time and space for the things that you need and want. And if you find something among the Inner Compass offerings to fulfill your wants and needs, I would love to have you join us.