Do you choose a word each New Year as your focus for the year? I started doing this a few years ago and find it more powerful than creating New Year’s Resolutions.
In this video I share my word for 2022 and why I chose it. If you have a word for 2022, please share it with us in the comment section.
This video moved me to tears and made me think about how often many of us put off taking the time to visit those we love because we think we’re too busy. It’s so easy for us to get caught up in our day to day lives and lose sight of what’s really important…our relationships with our family and friends.
Is there someone in your life that you haven’t seen for a while and who you would miss if they were gone? If so, I invite you to reach out and make time to visit them, in person. Life is a gift and we never know how long any of us will have on this earth. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Sometimes I wonder what the world would be like if each one of us felt safe to express our TRUE authentic selves.
Imagine a world where EVERYONE felt safe to BE themselves!
No fear of rejection.
No fear of judgement.
No fear of failure
No feelings of insecurity.
No feelings of unworthiness.
No feelings of doubt.
Imagine a world where each of us knew the TRUTH about who we REALLY are, not what or who the world tells us we are!
In this world we would KNOW we are…
MAGNIFICENT
CAPABLE
WORTHY
BEAUTIFUL
In this world, we would FEEL…
HAPPY
PEACEFUL
LOVED
JOYFUL
ABUNDANT
It really is a great accomplishment when we are able to not only remember who we really are, but have the courage to BE ourselves in every moment.
With all the bad press out there bombarding us with news, images and videos about all the horrible things people are doing to one another around the world, let’s remember that there are people everywhere who, in the past and in the present, reach out to others in need and spread love, not hate or fear.
The problem is, we don’t often hear about the good news, only the bad. When we get caught up in the negative stories shared through multi-media channels, it often has a negative effect on us. We might find ourselves judging others who are being portrayed as the protagonists or we might feel depressed or fearful about how the events in the world might cause us, or those we love, to suffer in some way.
You’ve probably heard the expression, “What You Focus On Expands.” If you believe this to be true, I invite you to be mindful of how you feel when you watch or read the news. If you notice yourself feeling anxious, angry or judgmental towards others, remind yourself that if you choose to focus on these negative thoughts and feelings, you’ll attract more negativity into your life and your relationships.
Fortunately, we get to choose what to focus on. This doesn’t mean we’ll never feel any negative emotions or have negative thoughts. Nor does it mean we should suppress these thoughts or feelings. What it means is that as soon as we become aware of what we’re focusing on, we can make a conscious choice to simply observe our thoughts and feelings rather than grabbing a hold of them and spiraling downwards. We can also choose to turn our attention to something more positive and uplifting.
If you think there’s nothing positive going on around you, think of a few things you are truly grateful for. Gratitude has a way of lifting our Spirits and making us feel better.
