It’s almost here. That time of the year when most of us make promises to DO more. SEE more. Weigh LESS.
We make lists of all the things we hope to do, only to write those same things again the following year, “because we just never got around to it…” In other words, they end up a big fat FAIL.
I work with my clients all year round on their Heart’s Desires, which you can say are similar to New Year’s Resolutions. Except kinda not. For my clients, Heart’s Desires are the things that they want to manifest, create + attract into their lives. They are what gets them moving and excited every day.
Do you ever notice how so many resolutions sound tedious or like punishment? “I resolve to start exercising.” “I resolve to stay away from my crazy ex.” They don’t feel good when you think about them. On the other hand, Heart’s Desires are things that you look forward to moving TOWARDS “I choose a healthy, sexy, strong body.” “I am excited to attract a loving committed relationship.”
What most people don’t quite understand is that the reason they fail to keep many of their resolutions is because they aren’t true Heart’s Desires. There is no real passion or drive behind them. Can you really feel excited about “being more organized”? Ok, maybe some people can. But for most of us, writing that down is just a reminder of how terribly UNorganized we’ve been for most of our lives.
So how can you create a compelling resolutions Heart’s Desire List?
Start by thinking about what will make you excited to do, be, see, feel, hear in 2012.
Do you feel passionate about picturing yourself eating croissants in Paris with a hot French guy/girl? Would being a sexy size 6 in your dream outfit (and possibly running into your ex!) get your butt moving? Does choosing health (and fresh breath) over smoking sound motivating this year?
For every New Year’s Heart’s Desire you write, stop and think about how you would FEEL once you accomplish these things. When you picture yourself doing any of them, do you get a little giddy? Do want to high five yourself? If so, then its a True Desire, and I want you to keep that on your List. If not, perhaps there is a way to re word it so that it becomes more exciting. Feeling kind of “meh” about #15 “I resolve to be nicer to my significant other. ” Maybe it should be “I choose to appreciate and show gratitude to my partner every day.” Whatever you do, have fun. It’s time to be like the Magician in Tarot and believe in your powers of manifesting. Imagine what life can be when you are open to all possibilities.
Live.Love.Tarot 