New Year’s resolutions generally
include typical “have-to-do” items. Many people have travelled down the same
route, year after year, only to meet failure rather than success when attempting
to follow through with their resolutions.
I did, too, until I discovered a more effective New Year’s ritual.
Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of
the book, Simple Abundance – A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, suggested that
we write down our most private aspirations rather than resolutions. Perhaps the
magic is in our approach. Perhaps words
like, “resolutions” and “goals” are too harsh, overwhelming, or even
intimidating. Aspirations, on the other hand, appear to breathe
life into our lists. Sarah begins her
book with an entry for January 1: A
Transformative Year of Delight and Discovery.
“New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be
written. New questions to be asked,
embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this
transformative year of delight and self-discovery.
Today carve out a quiet interlude
for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand.
Only dreams give birth to change. What are your hopes for the future as
you reflect on the years that have passed?
Gradually, as you become curator of your own contentment, you will learn
to embrace the gentle yearnings of your heart.
But this year, instead of resolutions, write down your most private
aspirations. Those longings you have kept tucked away until the time seems
right. Trust that now is the time. Ask
the questions. The Simple Abundance path brings confidence that the answers
will come and we will discover – day by day – how to live them.
Talk a leap of faith and begin
this wondrous new year by believing.
Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving Source – a Sower
of Dreams – just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come
true.”
With this new information in
hand, perhaps you are now better prepared to achieve your goals, dreams and
aspirations. The task won’t appear as
daunting. Why don’t you give it a try?
Happy
New Year!
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