I am happy the energy of ‘new’ is upon me. I am eager to usher it in to my life and am already feeling it. It feels like getting to the top of a hill and finally being able to see the horizon. 2014 was a busy year for me.  Busy, busy, busy. Lots occupied my emotional, physical and mental space.  I am learning a lot, as I always do. Navigating parenthood, couplehood and motherhood, (2 young beautifully curious magnificent boys), while keeping my feet on terra ferma (or trying to) as I look to what is next for my own personal inspiration, development and every day life stuff and responsibilities. Most things other than my children and their needs seems off in the distance, hard to bring in to focus, and yet after having spent two weeks away,  and now back with one child in daycare and the other by my side most of the time ( except right now he is sleeping and being looked after by a fantastic babysitter) I am able to feel the space I need to create some more and feel into what is arising and is coming into focus. One thought at a time. One moment at a time. This is good.

Thank you to all those who have supported me in arriving right here, right now. Feeling blessed for the year that went and for the new one that is ahead. Cheers to you all. Happy 2015!!

Julie

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Resolving to change, or create anew, or just feel better or different…Happy 2014!

I’ve been busy being pregnant for the 2nd time and even busier,  just under two weeks ago, giving birth to a beautiful baby boy  ( with great relief, excitement and gratitude) and receiving him into my life.

In between the new creations and amidst the exciting changes and transitions in my life, just this morning I remembered to revisit the thoughts I posted a few years ago on new year’s resolutions. It is a timeless entry that always does me some good to read each year, if not a few times a year. It never gets old for me I guess, as I always could use some reminding and coaching, and so I am publishing it again here today. May it also prove to be a gentle and inspiring reminder to you not just as the new year has turned but for any new change or beginning you are in the midst of experiencing. Wishing you the best. With grace, enjoyment and adventure.  To a fantastic 2014!

4 Tips to creating resolutions that last!

It’s that time of the year again…

Though goals and good intentions are welcome any day of the year, a fresh new start to the year is a good time to benefit from this collective wave of energy where we take stock and look ahead at what is to come in the following months. Though I believe it is important to always be mindful of what we want daily, what inspires us and in which direction we want to go, for many of us, this time of year adds extra gusto the the meaning of clean slate, goal setting and fresh start. Here are some tips I have put together that might lend some insight into creating resolutions (goals) that last for this New Year.

1. From the Heart: It is important your resolutions come from a genuine heart desire, not from “shoulds, coulds, have-tos, ought-to-do’s”.   Any wishful, ego-driven desires, often dictated by others, or the idealized image of ourselves, are generally not authentic and will likely fall by the way side. Instead can you shift your focus to what inspires you. To what you actually want to do but have not gotten around to doing. What energizes you and really matters to you? Try and dedicate your resolution and commitment to something of this nature, something that feels inviting and exciting, rather than dutiful and dreadful. Make it easy and unique to your natural expression, like a gift you are giving yourself, not an obligation or task to add to the already daunting ‘to-do’ pile!

2. Commit and Gain Support: Choose a close friend or family member and speak your resolution out loud.  Does it feel true?  Does it feel right?  Does the timing feel ripe?  These are all questions to ask yourself out loud, to ready yourself to get committed to your goal. And maintain this relationship with your friend/family for accountability, to help stay on track, focused and supported.

3. Start small: According to Christine Carter, Ph.D. from the Greater Good Science Center the science of change suggests that the best way to make a change is to start with turtle steps, in other words, start small! Choose one goal and devote your time and awareness to it each day. Don’t overshoot the goal by projecting into the future three months from now, feeling it is unattainable and getting defeated before you get started. Start small, back up to a goal for the day or for the week and proceed from there. And remember with any change, we can often take one step forward and 2 steps back. We need to remember that it is the process that counts most not the end result. Carter also suggests that if we do keep stumbling upon defeat with this new goal, you may just need to make the goal easier.

4. Being and Feeling rather than Doing and Thinking:. The more we think we have to do something or have something to be happier, the farther away from attaining resolve we will be.  Who you are and what you feel  in the world is what creates your moment to moment satisfaction.   We need to change the way we perceive resolutions so they don’t lead to endless dissolution year after year! Try focusing on how you want to feel rather than what you have to do. For example: you may want to feel healthier this year, fitter, more energetic. Rather than setting a goal of losing 10 pounds by March, can you be curious about what would it would be like to feel healthier. Imagine what would be different in your life as a result of this new feeling. What would you be doing? What would you be feeling? What would be different? Spend time with this answer and allow it to expand within your consciousness as often as you like. And you may find this aligns you with the result of this goal more easily. For some the feeling of being healthy might look like adding an extra 20 minute walk to their day on one particular day, and taking a 15 minute cat nap the next. Can you be open to your commitment to this new feeling, rather than how it needs to happen and what it needs to look like and follow the flow and be in the process and enjoy it!?

To your well-being and discovery! Happy New Year!

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All the best for a great new season as it quickly approaches!

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Thank you for stopping by. I will be updating this page about two-three times a week with pictures, events, video, audio, stories and personal reflections on everything to do with living an intuitive and spirited life. I welcome all of your comments and reflections and I look forward to hearing from you and being in communication with you. Soon you will also be able to subscribe to these entries so they come to you without you needing to come to them. Stay tuned for this feature as well!

I will leave you with this thought for today…

“When you know, you know. Let that be enough.” Sonia Choquette.

Notice what you know today….stand firmly in what you know and trust that your inner guide is leading you to your highest good.

Wishing you a magical day! May you consult your inner guide every step of your day and see what it has for you today.

Love,

Julie

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