I’m not big on setting New Year’s resolutions…I feel like they can set us up to feel worse about ourselves or they become ideas but rarely inspire lasting transformation. I am really into consistent reprogramming of the neural-pathways through repetition and constant refocussing of my attention and energy.
Directing the flow of prana through choosing thoughts and feelings that you want to amplify is powerful.
Recently I can across a journal from 1999.
20 years ago I was living in New Zealand and working on various organic farms for short stints. I met plenty of characters living “off the grid.” These people were so connected to the earth, heart-centered, and definitely danced to the beat of their own drum. This inspired me. I got to be part of a small community who were willing to see the world differently. They practiced yoga, chanted, cooked wholesome nourishing foods, and laughed a lot.
The bathtub was outdoors and heated with coals underneath. The toilet was compostable and in the woods. Inside the door of this compost toilet was a piece of paper with a passage called, “Commitment to Myself.” I got to read this everyday. I’m not sure who wrote it. Someone who lived on the farm I assume. I wrote it down and have kept it in my journal ever since.
After finding this again last week I thought that these affirmations and ethos sums up how I would like to BE this year.
I hope it inspires you too…
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Thanks Melanie,
That podcast was truly inspirational.
I’ll also share something with you. James Clear has a book called Atomic Habits, and he also has some podcasts online. His insight is that instead of goals, we develop habits, and I have some new ones. I’ve been tracking these — they only take seconds — and it’s fun to track them on the phone and never break the chain!
Have a wonderful 2019!
Sending love and light to an illuminated lady,
Carol
You’re welcome Carol. Thanks for listening! And Atomic Habits sounds really cool. Much love to you my friend. xo Melanie