HAPPY NEW YEAR – HOW IS IT STARTING FOR YOU?

This year the new year started with more hope and contentment than I have experienced in recent years, because 2009 was my most fulfilling year ever. I had several significant successes, personal and career-related,  and above all grew a lot spiritually. By that I mean that I progressed as never before in going deep within myself to  better understand myself and my motivations. Most importantly, I became obsessed with becoming fully expressed: by that I mean that I was determined to cling tenaciously to the path of knowing my self and my purpose and role on Earth. Full expression of ourselves implies a thirst for self-knowledge and self-acceptance and an openness to self-discovery and surprises! SO, I, WHO BELIEVE THAT BEING YOURSELF IS THE KEY TO YOUR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS, DID IN FACT EXPERIENCE 2009 AS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE THAT I PRACTISED BEING MYSELF AS NEVER BEFORE. O.K., so far I have referred to the  positive aspects of the first few days of the New Year for me. In truth, for the better part of this first half of January, I have been in a ‘funk.’ It has been somewhat disturbing. I questioned whether it was burn-out from a pretty hectic year. I have actually now deduced it could be a common medical condition, and I will soon get verification of this.  My point in writing about this is to discuss the importance of letting go, especially when our body gives us signals that it needs rest, extra care and attention. Life does get in the way, and more frequently than not, of our best intentions to follow through on our plans. How well we adapt to life circumstances and surprises will determine to a certain extent how well we feel about ourselves and life. Thinking that we have more control over life events than is borne out by facts, will only serve to increase our level of stress and anxiety, as we take actions to make our belief in control come true!  I have learned long ago, that letting go of the mistaken perception that we have great control over life events actually brings with it relief and inner peace.  In the Sedona Method: Your key to lasting happiness, success, peace and emotional well-being, by Hale Dwoskin, we learn that control, security and approval are needs that are common to all. However, an obsession with these causes suffering.  Releasing the need for these when we are suffering brings pain relief. It also brings us back to the present versus worry about the future. Worrying about control, security and approval is fear-based thinking about the future. Always opt for love-based thoughts and actions and let your feelings guide you in knowing the difference between fear and love-based living.

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