{"id":3405,"date":"2012-12-27T15:55:37","date_gmt":"2012-12-27T20:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theglobalconversation.com\/blog\/?p=3405"},"modified":"2012-12-27T15:55:37","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T20:55:37","slug":"lovingly-release-the-old-powerfully-invite-the-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theglobalconversation.com\/blog\/?p=3405","title":{"rendered":"Lovingly Release the Old, Powerfully Invite the New"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instead of answering a question this week, I thought I\u2019d share a very powerful New Year\u2019s ritual you may want to try to properly say goodbye to this significant year, and embrace the year ahead\u00a0with open arms.\u00a0 I often hear the phrases \u201cgood riddens\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m so done with this year\u201d at the end of each year, in people\u2019s attempt to leave behind the old and start fresh.\u00a0 What most people don\u2019t realize, however, is that when you speak in such negative tones, you are actually creating more resistance around what you are trying to let go of and are basically inviting more of it into the next year.\u00a0 So don\u2019t do that!\u00a0 Try the following instead \ud83d\ude42 <\/em>: <\/em><\/p>\n

On New Year’s Eve, set aside some alone time (or do this with someone you can easily share stuff like this with) to be with what has occurred in the last year, and tune into what you want to see in the next year.\u00a0 Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create your space.<\/em>\u00a0 Making this a ritualistic experience adds to the energy of what you are doing, and makes it more meaningful.\u00a0 So light that candle, say a prayer, take deep breaths, burn incense, etc.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Properly say goodbye to 2012<\/em>.\u00a0 Take out a sheet of paper, and begin writing all that you are ready to say goodbye to from the last year and even prior to it, all of those things that you recognize have served their purpose and are no longer needed in your life.\u00a0 I say “properly”, because in order to truly release something, it needs to be lovingly released.\u00a0 In other words, rather than saying “I’m so done with that” with an edge of regret or disdain, shift your energy to being grateful for the presence of this thing in your life, and the acceptance that it was there for a reason and there was a gift in it.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lovingly release<\/em>.\u00a0 In a safe way, burn the piece of paper, or tear it up, bury it whatever works for you, and as you do so give thanks to God, the Universe or whomever it is you appeal to with such things.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrate!<\/em>\u00a0 When you are finished, it is so important to celebrate.\u00a0 Not only does it lock in the experience, but it is an acknowledgment of this loving, important thing you just did for yourself.\u00a0 Celebrating can happen in many different ways; maybe pouring a glass of champagne or eating some decadent chocolate, or perhaps taking a luxurious bubble bath or going out to celebrate with a loved one.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Powerfully invite the new<\/em>.\u00a0 On New Year’s Day, or as close to it as you can get, take some time to tune into and get clear on all that you’d like to invite into your life for 2013.\u00a0 Again, create your space and take out a sheet of paper writing out all of those things you’d like to see show up, both physical and non-physical things within yourself you’d like to see emerge.\u00a0 This can be done as a list, a letter to yourself, a drawing, etc.\u00a0 When you’re finished, seal it in an envelope and keep it somewhere safe that you’ll remember to take it out and read it next December (it helps to mark a reminder on your calendar).<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Act as if and walk your talk<\/em>.\u00a0 Don’t simply sit back and wait for these things to show up.\u00a0 In the days, weeks and months that follow, consciously choose to think, speak and act in accordance with the things you wrote down for 2013.\u00a0 Set some goals and milestones, hire a coach to inspire you and keep you on track, enlist a good friend to help hold you accountable.<\/p>\n

Wishing you happiness, joy, peace, love and fulfillment in the New Year, and in this process of becoming more of Who You Really Are.<\/p>\n

Nova<\/p>\n

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(Nova Wightman is a CWG Life Coach, as well as the owner and operator of Go Within Life Coaching, <\/em>www.gowithincoaching.com<\/em><\/a>, specializing in helping individuals blend their spirituality with their humanity in a way that makes life more enjoyable, easy, and fulfilling.\u00a0 She can be reached at Nova@theglobalconversation.com. )<\/em><\/p>\n

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