Happy New Year! by Marie T.

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Happy New Year!

by Marie T.

Although the difference between Dec. 31st and January 1st is only one day,

our psyche measures it as a major milestone in our existence. It is good to

have a fresh start on January 1st... this gives us the needed motivation to

release our previous beliefs and behaviors. The energy of a new year is very

reassuring and helps us " turn the page " on what we no longer desire.

Just as businesses take inventory at the beginning or end of a year, so,

too, can we. When we take time to inventory our life, we reconnect with who

and what we are. By reflecting this way, it helps us to rediscover our

life's goals and aspirations. When you look at your goals and dreams, are

you on track? Are you meeting the goals you set? For example, you may have a

goal of being healthy and dynamic - yet, in practice, you primarily watch TV

and munch on fried and oily potato chips. There appears to be a dichotomy

between desire and practice. Taking an impartial look at our lives can be

very useful. I ask you not to judge or criticize yourself - simply observe.

This year, I am focusing on attaining peace - both within myself and with

others around me. Remember, we are the creators of the reality around us. By

focusing on peace, first within ourselves, next with everyone we meet, be

they family, friends, or people on the street, the world will begin

resonating to the same frequency. Additionally, we need to make peace with

the statesmen/women of this planet. If we spend time bemoaning the state of

the world, criticizing the behavior of our politicians, and becoming angry

at the defilement of Mother Earth, we cannot be at peace. Of major

importance is the fact that we are not contributing to the solution. Our

angry thoughts simply add fuel to the fire!

By saying this, I do not mean to suggest we bow down and allow things to

continue as they are. No! We need to take the necessary steps to redirect

the leadership on this planet - yet we must do it from an inner state of

peace, knowing that change is essential for the healing and continuation of

life on this planet. We must participate and make changes, but not from

anger, not from despair, not from impatience and judgment. We must

understand that everyone has been doing what they felt they needed to do.

Our role is to help others understand that there is a better, more peaceful,

loving, and healing way. It is the way of the peaceful warrior. We do not

lay down and let others trod over us and damage our beloved planet and its

inhabitants. Neither do we participate in the " game " of violence and

arrogance. If we adopt the same behavior as the aggressors, we have become

one of them.

We should constantly question our motives and direction. Are we moving

towards harmony and peace for all? Are we focusing on wanting a resolution

where everyone's highest good is being considered? Are we living from the

" me against them " perspective or from a knowledge that everyone is important

in the grand scheme of things? We must focus on peaceful resolutions, always

looking for the " highest " path, the path of love and where the Highest Good

of all emerges a " winner " .

Living and working with others can be a very enlightening experience when we

realize that everyone is us - at some stage of our evolution. The person we

admire may be where we are headed, whereas, the one we judge and criticize

may be where we are, or where we have been - or perhaps they are portraying

someone from our past and we get to relive similar situations and

interactions so that we can heal our own behavior. The lesson is to learn to

heal - to deal with all situations in peace and objectivity, always looking

for the highest good for all concerned.

It's a new year! It's a new day! It's a new moment! Every moment is another

opportunity to raise our vibrations and thus contribute to raising the

vibration of the planet and all of its inhabitants. As every one of us

renounces fear and resentments, we are helping others up another step in the

ladder of life. We are not separate. Each of our actions, thoughts, and

desires resonate in the Universe to be " picked up " by others.

Now is the time to make sure that we contribute to the upliftment of

humanity. We are all in this together. Let's join forces (the forces of love

and peace) and create a better world. We are the leaders of the transition.

We are the ones who can make a difference - by our individual actions,

thoughts, and visions, and by our collective actions, thoughts, and visions.

Love is the key, and you are the gatekeeper who holds the key - love for

ourselves, for our neighbors, for those better off or worse off than we, for

everyone.

Open the door of your heart and let the Light & Love shine to yourself, to

others, and through you and all. Happy New Year!

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About The Author:

Marie T. is the publisher of InnerSelf Magazine (first published in

1985 originally as Mighty Natural Magazine) and The Natural Yellow Pages

(1987-2002). She produced a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner

Power, from 1991-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal

growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and

reconnecting with our inner source of joy and creativity. Marie can be

reached at marie@... with personal comments and feedback, or to be

placed on a mailing list to be advised when her book becomes available.

http://www.innerself.com

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