I've made only one New Year's Resolution, and I'm doing smashingly at it: I'm leaving my cell phone in another room while I write. That's it. I like to pick resolutions that are no-fail doable and instantly gratifying. Lazy, or do I know how to hack a resolution? Let's put it this way: I believe in setting myself up for success.

I think most of us know when we're ready to make a change, and when we are, we go ahead and set it in motion. That doesn't mean it's easy. It just means we don't have to talk about it. Instead, we look around and ask ourselves what we need to put into place to make it work. That's a process. Not that I don't love and adore magical transformations that come in an instant of expanded awareness – But in most cases that magical moment has to be followed up with action in order for the change to take root in our lives and create the new reality we desire. By focusing on the magic to the exclusion of the process, we cheat ourselves of the satisfaction that empowering changes bring. Hence, I opted for a small, doable change born of a moment of expanded awareness (i.e., I am very distractible and will use the phone to avoid writing through stuck places in my project.)

What one, small change could you easily make that would increase your success in some area of your life today?

In addition to that one mighty resolution, I have also set an intention and focus for my healing journey this year. It's is a happy little made-up word that spell check hasn't caught onto yet: Enoughness.

I'll be ferreting out the insidious pockets of not-enoughness in my mind and heart and studying how they show up in my life and world. My intention is to heal those unhappy not-enough realities. I'll be writing about the process in my blog, the Joy Report.

Meanwhile I'll be creating new ways to empower people to bring their unique gifts out into the world.

If that sounds like a good time, then perhaps you'd like to join me. I have two workshops coming up for your consideration.

Enoughness: Exploring Our Beliefs of Abundance

Sunday, February 1, 2015
Noon - 2 pm
29 Meadowbrook Lane, Surry, Maine 04684 Fee is $5. (Yes, that's $5.)

Please contact me or Eileen Mielenhausen of Healing and Expressive Arts Retreats of Maine if you wish to register.

Lastly, A Thank You

Thanks to everyone who ordered Soul Message cards and books over the holidays! I had a great time creating special, one-of-a-kind gift cards to send to your loved ones and friends. Feedback is trickling in about the timeliness and spirit of Love that the lucky recipients are experiencing with the Soul Messages. If you have yet to explore Soul Messages, you can read about them here, on their new website.

Feedback completes the circle. I write, you read, you tell me how my work effected you, I am complete. Want to do something really helpful that doesn't cost a cent? Write a review of Soul Messages. Please follow this link and let prospective readers know how you're using and enjoying the book and cards. Thank you!

And thank you for reading this far. Please get in touch if you would like me to offer a workshop near you and have a venue in mind. (Living rooms work!)
If you would like help with bringing your unique gifts into the world, contact me for a free 30 minute consultation via phone or Skype to discuss your project, goals and dreams.