intentions versus resolutions
First and foremost, Happy New Year to you all. It’s been an exciting year full of change: fresh starts, new chapters, and also endings. But that is life and what makes life and living so grand. As we usher in the New Year, think about doing some reflection and journaling on the year past. I find so many lessons learned and unremembered accomplishments when I just take the time to look back month-to-month.

It is really quite amazing when you go into the New Year that way. You might surprise yourself: survived a break-up, got a promotion, changed homes, had a child, etc. Also, try and use the reflection to find the things you want to do better, or things you want to change – in your environment, yourself, in the world at large. Don’t be daunted, just do! Pick one thing and act. So this year, also try using the word intentions versus resolutions. It might just be semantics for some, but intention has a softer ring, where resolution sort of sets you up for failure if you can’t live up to that goal. My intentions this year are simple but strong: be kinder, be more time efficient, seek more advance yoga classes, cook more, grow my charitable and community work, and ALWAYS recycle. OK – that’s my immediate list. I did not make a resolution to lose 5 pounds and give up chocolate. So make those intentions, beYOU and be safe. Here’s to an awesome 2008!
Namaste,
Michelle


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