This weekend we welcomed in the New Year. For many 2016 was a difficult year, for some it was one of their best. For me, it was a healthy mix of both… ending with a lot of wonderful life changes for me and my family. In the last year I have owned 2 small businesses, said goodbye to my home in Oregon and all my wonderful friends there to embark on a new adventure bringing me across the country. The year started out quite challenging and I would say I followed a sharp learning curve as I learned how challenging it is to own a business, how to set appropriate boundaries with work and colleagues, how to heal and grow from broken friendships, and how sometimes when you feel you’re moving backwards in life, you’re really moving forward. Toward the end of the summer, doors began to open and I listened to my intuition and took a big leap. This leap from Northwest to Southeast was perhaps the best thing that could have ever happened to me and my husband. I feel so blessed to be on this end of this particular set of life lessons and to be stepping into 2017 with a clear mind and open heart, ready for whatever challenges and joys are ahead!
As you reflect over the past year, what comes to mind regarding changes you’d like to make or unhelpful habits you’d prefer to overcome? The New Year looks so fresh right now! I would love to hear what’s on your mind. This year, I’ve heard less talk of creating resolutions and more talk of ‘setting a new intention’ for the New Year from many of my patients and friends. I like the sound of this because I’ve never been great at resolutions, making them or sticking to them, especially since I usually forget by March what my resolution was anyway. So this year, as the days get a little brighter one at a time, I want to set the intention to allow my heart to be more open, more and more each day. I want to be kinder and more patient with those around me and to myself, keeping no record of past wrongs. I want to allow more room for growth this year. Happy New Year!