Turn New Year's Resolutions into Revelations

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January 1, 2022

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Resolve to be always beginning -- to be a beginner.

- Rainer Maria Rilke -

Turn New Year's Resolutions into Revelations

New Year's resolutions tend to be about wanting more of something we desire and/or less of something we do not, and while they surely have their noble side, they also often emanate from subtle and less subtle forms of perceived lack, scarcity, comparison, self-flagellation, and judgment. The 'should' and 'should not' messages we send ourselves when we make resolutions can be harsh and incriminating. These are qualities we may want to endeavor not to perpetuate and strengthen when we make our commitments this year. How about making 'the means more of the ends' by putting gratefulness rather than scarcity at the center of the resolutions we make this year? How about bringing a more gentle form of motivation, rooted in appreciation, celebration, and acceptance, to our goals? How about letting gratitude guide us?" Kristi Nelson shares more ideas here. { read more }

Be The Change

As we enter into a New Year, what is a new story you want to step into? To join a community of others exploring that question, join the "New Story Challenge" that starts on Jan 2nd. More details here. { more }

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