“My heart fills with gratitude for the people, things, and experiences in my life.” ~Deepak Chopra
Right now is a potent time to view where you were the beginning of the year and where you are now. A powerful practice of engagement is to journal your annual life’s journey. A great process to make way for the new, to embrace your life’s experience, witness your life and integrate the sweet nectar for completions.
As a ritual, the last few years I‘ve taken this time to reflect on the riches of the past year, remembering the memorable moments; the grace-filled ones, the heartfelt ones, the poignant ones, the good ones and the not so good ones… The memoir would not be complete without contemplating the lessons learned, taking note to on how to better respond when the opportunity arises again.
The recollection wouldn’t be half as fun if I didn’t reminisce on those times that made me laugh and the ones that played out like bloopers; the ones that make me wish life had outtakes or the incident’s I would’ve liked to have been able to exclaim “Cut! Do over!” The reflection filled with accolades, rejoicing and tenderness… laughter and tears.
A lasting moment that fills the road I’ve travelled thus far with color, flowers, pebbles and stones… the adventures, trials and tribulations. So that I can look at the road ahead with presence, fortitude and wonderment of what’s to come and remember that the path is filled with guideposts, signs and clues on trail maps.
For some inspiration, serenity and space, I’ve carved out some me time tomorrow morning to walk over to the Zen-infused Japanese Tea Garden nestled in the natural vignettes of the Golden Gate Park, steps from my home. While I’m there, I plan to fill my journal pages with highlights of noteworthy experiences throughout 2011, such as the extra special soulful sessions I’ve had with some of my clients, meaningful conversation with friends and reconnection with family.
I will most definitely moment to list the wonderful programs including the new Your Star Quality – Star Ki Program I launched late summer and others I’ve been a part of and attended Launch as The Chinese Face Reading Adv. Practitioner Program, The Art of Feminine Presence – Feminine Spirituality & Leadership 6 month Program, Your Life Purpose Gifted Event and Clear Home Clear Heart Retreat.
The year-end journaling ritual is a precious gift to reconnect back to myself. It’s another opportunity to engage my life with awareness and enchantment. Will you join me in this treasure filled ritual? Another chance to realize and celebrate your fabulousness? Take the time to look behind you, before the resolutions, so that you can step into the New Year by capturing your essence in the moments…
Magical 2011 Moments and Dreaming of 2012,
Marcela Lily
“Beauty will save the world.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky
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