One of my dear friends, Lynne Klippel, publisher of the best-seller Overcomers Inc. True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration, of which I was a contributing author, sent me this as part of my 2009 reflection and 2010 intention process. I did it last night as the firecrackers were going off left, right and center here in Guatemala and I wanted to share it with you.
It was a brilliant and easy way to reflect and set my intentions. Take a few minutes today or this weekend to get clear on what your 2010 will look like.
Step 1- Look back at your wake
Imagine we are on a motor boat on a river. As we look behind us, we see the wake of the boat in two streams.
It’s like that in life too. Wherever we go, we leave behind the 2 R’s: results and relationships.
Use these questions to look back at your wake of 2009:
1. What results from 2009 make you the most proud?
2. What relationships brought you the most joy?
3. What benefits did others receive from being in a relationship with you? Did you make lives easier or harder?
4. Do you need to forgive yourself for anything?
5. Do you need to forgive others?
6. What can you let go of now to feel lighter and more free?
Step 2- Celebrate the Present Moment
Look around you. You are abundantly blessed in many ways. Consider all the things in life that you take for granted like running water, a toothbrush, and clean clothes. Then, consider all the bigger things- health,cars,homes, work you life, creativity, passion, love, friends, pets, etc, etc, etc.
Pump up your gratitude with these questions:
1. What resources do you have to celebrate in this moment?
2. How are you richer than you were before? (Consider wisdom, health, love, friendship, as well as your material blessings)
3. What can you do in this moment to express your gratitude for all the gifts of 2009?
Step 3- Create Your Vision and Intentions for 2010
This is where it gets really exciting. Give yourself permission to dream really big. Don’t just repeat the same goals you always list every January or the things you are doing because someone else feels you should.
Answer all these questions from the deepest part of YOU, listing only the things that make your heart sing.
1. How do you want to contribute to others in 2010?
2. How do you want to contribute to yourself in 2010?
3. What things would you most love to accomplish in the new year?
4. Why are these things important to you?
5. Can you create a chart, mind map, vision board, or other physical reminder of those items that you can see every day to remind you of your dreams?
6. What do you need to put into your environment to reach your dreams?
7. Who will support you in your growth?
8. How will you celebrate your progress- both the small steps and the big goals?
After you’ve reflected on these questions in your journal, you will feel excited and ready to move forward. To make this exercise even more powerful, play some soft music, light a candle, and nibble on some chocolate while you write. (Jan´s note – I liked the chocolate part the best as I sat nibbling on dark chocolate with ginger and dark chocolate with chili peppers. And I could even say that Lynne told me to eat it!)
Let this quote from Mike Dooley of www.tut.com inspire you as you write:
“Sometimes success is better measured in smiles received, giggles heard, and hands held,than in dollars earned, deadlines met, and kilos shed.”
Have a most magnificent New Year´s Eve day.
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