The New Year approaches and with that we often reflect back
on the year that’s coming to a close. For myself, I’ve been more than happy to
say “goodbye” to the years filled with challenges and have looked forward to
the New Year as some sort of do-over. It feels doubly so and very symbolic,
because very shortly after the beginning of the New Year my daughter and I
celebrate our birthdays. A complete fresh start.
Funny thing is, when I look back over the years my big
changes haven’t always occurred at the beginning or end of the year. It’s more
about using the symbolism of this time to create change for myself. In other
words, it’s a time to consciously choose
a different way to approach something or stop procrastinating on getting going
on a goal. It’s also a time to think about what you want to create in the year
ahead.
The truth is we set goals and change our minds and course of
direction all the time. And as this week’s message states, we can either use
the concept of “beginning” and “end” to our advantage or disadvantage. It just
depends on whether it’s being used as a mechanism to avoid something or
motivate action.
So set your intentions, be kind to yourself, and get ready
for the best year ever!
With
Love.
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From Over There: 12.28.14
Weekly Focus
There is no beginning, nor end,
only perception as such. Life extends before and beyond the physical. Relationships change, and at times seemingly
end, though since they have occurred are always part of your story and an ever
present element of your evolution. It is the human need to categorize
components of time that creates the perception of a beginning and an end. Life is
cyclic.
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Q: Does it hinder us in any way
to view life through beginnings and endings?
A.
The perception of a beginning and an end can be helpful in one’s ability to
move through painful situations or when moving toward achievement of a goal, as
it gives a marker to see how far one has come through a process. When this
perception is used as a means to avoid responsibility for one’s actions or to
avoid the processing of pain, then the perception of a beginning or an end is
counterproductive. To move on from a relationship or situation without processing
through the pain or taking responsibility for the outcome is to avoid the
potential wisdom gained from the experience. To begin a new relationship or situation
without processing through the pain or taking responsibility for the outcome of
that which came before risks repeating the experience. To understand the
cyclical nature of existence is to honor all phases of life as valuable and to
learn from the lessons each instance brings.
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Thanks
& Blessings!
