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January 1, 2007

Creating a Fork in the Road

New Year, New Start

To many, the coming of a new year represents an opportunity to

begin again. It is a time to step off of dead-end paths in order to create a

fork in the road, disassociating from the old, and aligning with fresh

possibilities. Harnessing the power of this transformative energy is a matter of

truly believing that resolutions can conquer past patterns. If we believe we are

capable of changing our lives, we are more apt to believe that we are capable of

leaving our mistakes behind. Our dedication, which might otherwise falter, is

buoyed by hope. Thus, the beginning of the new year is traditionally a popular

time to tackle difficult tasks such as quitting smoking, losing weight, or

fulfilling worldly ambitions. But the transition from year to year can also be

an opportune occasion to pursue emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth

because we no longer feel burdened by regret and disappointment.

 

Whatever your reality, it is within your power to create the

fork that allows you to walk a more conscious, grounded path. Viewing the start

of the coming year as a time of rebirth allows you to focus on what you want to

accomplish in the coming weeks, months, and years. Because you are a new

person-in other words, a clean slate-you are free to immerse yourself in new

experiences with impunity. If you feel a need to reconnect with your

spirituality, consider taking up yoga, meditation, or another discipline that

challenges both your mental and physical selves. Fill your newly-cleansed mind

with stimulating knowledge, poignant wisdom, and useful skills. Clearing your

home or workspace of clutter can improve the flow of energy in your life, giving

you the momentum you need to stay true to your resolutions. And beginning a

fresh journal can be a wonderful way to celebrate these developing aspects of

your life.

 

In the ancient Babylonian, Chinese, and Celtic traditions, the

period marking the transition from the old year to the new was viewed as a

struggle between chaos and order, in which order always prevailed. Your belief

that you, too, can banish chaos and integrate your dreams, desires, and goals

more fully into your life will give you the determination and fortitude to

change your life for the better.

 

 

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