Hello 2011!

The New Year brings the opportunity for New Year's Resolutions.  Some people love them, others hate them.  If the New Year inspires you with the idea of a fresh start, tweaking old habits, or creating new ones read on. 

The definition according to Webster for Resolution:  the quality of being resolute (firmly determined in purpose).

I like Webster's definition for Intention:  a determination to act in a certain way. 

One of the many reasons I love yoga is that the act of practicing yoga teaches me how to live my life with intention.  It causes me to ask, "why?"  To find the good in sometimes ugly situations.  To remember to breathe.  To not take myself to seriously.  To be courageous and steadfast in living the life I desire.  To love myself.  To try to offer my most authentic self to the world.

Only you know what you want.  You have the power, your own power to chooose what you want.  Once you know what you want you can resolve to act with intention to create what you want or desire.    Your skeptical side may wonder, "how?" 

If there is a big enough "why" you will remain steady in your discipline or intention as you move towards what you want or desire.   

"Act and unforseen forces will come to your aid." - Brian Tracy 

The following is taken from the book Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. 

1.  Set Your Goal.

2.  Create a Clear Idea or Picture.  "Think of it in the present tense as already existing the way you want it to be.  Imagine yourself in the situation as you desire it, now."
For example,

• I own a 2007 Red Ford Taurus.
• I run 3 miles (30 minutes) 3 times/week.
• I am free from pain in my right hip.
• I bake bread once a week.
• I jump on a trampoline for 15 minutes once a week.
• My business generates $x amount/month or year.
• I took a two week vacation to Slovenia with my partner.
• I drink two 32 oz bottles of water a day.

3.  Focus On it Often.  "Focus on it clearly, yet in a light, relaxed way." By connecting to your intention/goal often you will give it energy to manifest and you will also be aware of when you achieve the goal or no longer desire to do so.

4.  Give it Positive Energy.  "Make strong positive statements to yourself that it exists."  Write it down.  Tell someone you trust your intention.  Tell everyone if you want.  Draw it.  Cut out images that support your intention/desire and put them on your fridge.  Meditate on your desire.


Above all know that you have the power to create what you want in your life.  Believe in yourself.  Trust yourself.  Here is to our best year yet - Happy 2011.