Self Empowerment – Creating the Best You

A new year, a new moment, brand new energy! What will you manifest in the coming year?

Will you strive to create a more radiant, fulfilled version/vision of yourself — your best and brightest “future self,” as I sometimes refer to it?

With the dawning of each new day we can start anew, shed our past worries and concerns. With the rising of each sun, we can hit the “Reset” or “Reboot” button, to use a modern analogy. With each sunrise, there are new windows to open, and new doors to access…

And if each day is like this, then the beginning of a new YEAR is just overflowing with possibilities — powerful, limitless fields of opportunity. Imagine it as waves of infinite and joyful possibilities flowing out right before you… right at your fingertips… an uplifting expansiveness of potential!

So how does one seize the moment and welcome in new opportunities? What steps can one take to move ahead on the path?

Here are some suggestions:

1.  Look ahead not back — what is done is done and cannot be changed. You can only focus on the NOW, so breathe in the beauty of the present moment. But of course, set goals and dreams for the future as well…
2. Know that you have the freedom of choice — that glorious ability called free will.
3. Understand that you are powerful and can CREATE most of your life experience.
4. Be in the habit of clearly visualizing images and scenarios of what you wish to bring in to your reality.
5. Believe in your heart of hearts that you CAN do it. And take inspired actions, one step at a time. Each successful journey begins with just one little baby step along the road.
6. Look toward role models, inspired teachers, anyone who makes your spirit dance and feel joyful.
7. Tap in to your powerful inner guidance. Really pay attention to your “gut feelings.” In your heart you know what feels right for you, so listen to that inner voice…
8. Seek out those in your immediate environment who are supportive — and release the “naysayers” who are resistant, difficult, oppositional.
9. Take responsibility for your actions. Let go of any remnants of a “victim” mentality. We all have things happening to us and around us. Don’t let these things define you. Eliminate the vocabulary of statements such as “He makes me furious, she makes me angry, etc.”
10. Be flexible when challenges arise. Bend like the ancient, strong tree that endures and survives the storm. Emotionally stand tall, shine your brilliant inner light and know you will endure, persevere and come out with greater illumination, understanding and wisdom.
11. Let your life resonate with the LOVE — let your reality be bathed in the brilliant glow of love, for this is the emotion that gives meaning to our lives, and helps us align with our true soul path. Love is the gift we share with family, friends and even those creatures who cross out paths and become our companions.
12. Be of service to others. What we give out in terms of assistance and compassion is mirrored back to us. Find your altruistic heart and give of yourself!

Affirmations:

• I welcome all new opportunities for personal growth and expansion!
• I take responsibility for my actions — and reactions.
• My inner guidance is always available to assist me in my unique journey, so I tune in to the voice of my heart.