I just wanted to send you a beautiful powerful message for 2021, because I want you to feel seen. This year has put us through lots of radical changes on so many levels. Many folks have been suffering tremendous loss and grief. I sit in meditation and prayer every day, and ask myself how I can help. Sharing what I’ve learned is one of the ways I feel I can support folks right now.
In the psychology world, there’s a term called post-traumatic growth. We don’t hear that term very often, yet it’s a very powerful concept. Getting through this time requires us to build more mental and emotional resilience. Honoring our emotions is one of the pillars of mental and emotional resilience. Because this year contained so much loss, learning how to process grief will be one of the most important New Year’s Resolutions you can make. Emotions are energy in motion, and when you allow them to come out and come through it’s like cleaning house to allow for the newness to come in. Creating a different year for yourself, while holding onto the wisdom you’ve gained from incredibly painful times.
Another important skill to develop in 2021 is to speak and hold a vision of a positive outcome. Science backs this practice, especially for new resolutions. Focus on what you want, not what you don’t. The mind doesn’t understand “no” or “don’t.” When you speak and visualize in the negative, the mind creates a visual image of what you’re saying you don’t want rather what you do want.
Example: “I don’t want to be poor anymore.”
Improvement: “My life is more and more abundant each day. I’m noticing all the beauty around me, and all the gifts that surround me.”
What you focus on you get more of….So, as you process 2020, allow your emotions to have their say, and set your intent for 2021, you might find you’ve gotten stronger, wiser and more committed to making positive, lasting changes in your life. Give yourself a big hug, it’s been a hell of a year!
Here’s To Better Times Ahead. Happy New Year!
Lorie
