The New Year

January 1, 2008

The New Year

‘Put your ear down next to your soul and listen hard.’ –Anne Sexton (1928-1974)

Wow, it is hard to believe it is 2008. Wasn’t it just yesterday that we were all worried about our power going out and computers crashing the night of December 31st 1999? Anyway, Ruth and I are looking forward to this year and all the wonderful things we have planned for Trust Your Journey.

I was thinking this morning how important it is for us to understand that endings are actually new beginnings. It happens every year at this time but more importantly it happens constantly in our lives. A relationship ends, a job ends, school ends, a season ends, and the list goes on and on. The flip side of this is the beginning of a new relationship, new job, new education and spring is just around the corner. It is important that we embrace change and realize that whatever may appear as turmoil in our lives today can just as easily be the sign of a new beginning tomorrow.

I love the above quote by Anne Sexton. The beginning of a new year is a great time to listen to your soul. This is the perfect moment to do a ‘Heart Check’ and make changes in your life that have be put on hold for whatever reasons. Change can be as simple as adding 10 minutes of mediation to your day or an extreme makeover. The most important thing is to just do ‘it’ and stay committed to ‘it’.

Kind Regards and Happy New Year!