Saying Goodbye to 2013 And Hello To 2014

2013 was a big year for a lot of people. I know it certainly was for me. I can honestly say it was one of the most challenging, and most transformational years I have had in a very long time. I learned so much about myself and others. I feel as thought I connected with a great mystery that brought deep understanding and yet at the same time it remained elusive. There were times I thought 2013 would break me, only to realize that by going into the fire I was burning away the dross. I was becoming purified. Just like the clay pot that goes into the fire to become a vessel to hold things, the challenges I faced (while seemingly insurmountable) made me stronger, more compassionate, more whole.Every year I like to find some kind of way to connect with the energy of the past year, a ceremony of sorts, whether it is through journalling,  meditating, or dancing, or some other way that feels right. Every year it is different, but every year I do something before the New Year to honour the one that is passing, to acknowledge it, and to let go of what I need to leave behind. That way I can face the New Year, Fresh and Clear and Hopeful.This is an exercise I have done in the past to help reflect upon the past year, and to help prepare for the energy and opportunities the new one  brings.I hope you find it a fun and enlightening experience.

Step 1: Review the past year and write down every major happening or event that stood out for you

Step 2: Once you have your list, ask yourself a few questions:

What made this year remarkable?

Who are the people who entered my life this year?

Who were the people who left it?

What were my greatest accomplishments/achievements?

What were my favorite times/moments?

What was the biggest disappointment?

What was the best surprise?

When I look back on the year, I could never have imagined_______(fill in the blank).

What was the most important thing you learned this year?

What was the single most important/significant event of the year?

How would I like next year to be different?

You can have fun doing this exercise alone, with a spouse or partner, with a good friend, or as a whole family. It’s remarkable to see all that you’ve accomplished, celebrated, and lived through during one year.

Reflecting upon 2013 allows you to carry forward the wisdom from the experiences you have had this past year, to help you decide what you would like to carry forward, and what you would like to leave behind. It helps you prepare for the Brand New Year and the opportunity 2014 brings, to consciously create your new reality and begin anew.

Biggest Blessings!

Kerri

2013 ~ A Time For New Beginnings & To Create

Well it's past the New Year and I am still working on a newsletter. It's getting a bit late to talk about the new year now isn't it? It has sort of come and gone. I took an extended vacation and one of my resolutions for this year was to better juggle all of my commitments. My work, my family, etc. And I love it all, so it makes it harder to juggle when you love everything you are doing. Looks like the newsletter has fallen into the delayed pile along with the Christmas cards that did not make it out this year.(don't worry, the newsletter is coming, it's just taking longer to create it than I thought) If anyone learns to stop time-call me-I'm interested. : )I like to spend the time leading up to a New Year and just after to take some time for self reflection, soul searching, a 'check in' with myself, with spirit and with everything. I contemplate. Not so much to make 'resolutions', but I more or less to make observations about the past year. I then I leave everything behind I no longer need, and take the wisdom of things I learned from the past year to help me make enlightened goals and choices about the coming year.During this reflection time, one of the things I realized I was learning in  2012 was that I am just one person. I ended up getting sick a couple of times. This is rare for me to have my body just refuse to come along for the ride. It rebelled and I had to take time off to get back into balance. This was a direct result from doing too much and not getting enough down time. So this year I decided would be about balance for me, and completion.Completion?Completion of a dream 5 years in the making. The renovation of the centre to create more space for classes. It will be a positive thing for everyone, and I'm so so incredibly excited(I'm jumping up and down on the inside-can you see it?!) and cannot wait and am more than a little impatient. It has been a vision in my mind for years now, but it's still not physically here. Sometimes things we are trying to create take time. It is not on Our time but on Divine time that they are made manifest. I remind students and clients of this 'divine timing' often so it was funny that I found myself needing to take my own advice.The mind is powerful and this time of year everyone-or almost everyone is thinking about their brand new year. It is a fresh start for many, but much more than that because so many of us are reflecting on this and putting our energy on this, it actually creates a frequency out there in the world that supports change. This is the best time to make a change, switch up a habit, let something/someone go because it is 'energetically' supported.Keep in mind that when you do let something go, you create a vacuum that needs to be filled and it can be filled unconsciously or consciously. I am always a fan of taking part in choosing my reality rather than taking whatever is thrown my way. In order to do that you need to have something to take the place of the old thing you are letting go of. You need to CREATE. Whether that creation is a dream, goals, or an image you have in your mind that represents your ideal future, it does not matter. The important thing is to take a few moments to do it.The universe is a vast soup of potential that wants to give us what we need but cannot do that is we are not being clear. Creating helps you get clear, even if you have no idea what you want. The very act of starting the process, helps things to come into alignment.Below are some tips to help you Create. Feel free to use them as a starting point to inspire you on dreaming up a beautiful future for yourself in 2013. And Think Big! Because after all, we survived the end of the Mayan calendar (and the 'end of the world'), what can't we do?If you need help honing your focus on CREATING, we have an upcoming Practical Intuition event later this month to help you do just that. The group energy of Excitement for the New Fabulous Year will help propel you forward if you are having difficulty getting there on your own. More details are HERE

It's Time To Create Your Year!

Decide How it will be and Make it So!

Declare it!

Keep is Short and Simple and

Take Action to Make it Happen.

C-R-E-A-T-E

I've broken it down into 6 easy steps that you can remember as they spell the word that is the most important part-Create!

C-Get Clear

Unless you have a clear vision or clear goals you will only create chaos and confusion for yourself

R-Keep it Real

Start with realistic goals. I am all for setting your sights high, but do not set yourself up to fail. Take baby steps until you feel momentum beginning, then ramp it up.

E-Enthusiasm is a Must

If you are not excited about your life and dreams and goals no one else is going to be either. If you are not excited, then you are not in alignment with your soul and hearts desire and it's time to rethink your goals

A-Action

Many people get stuck here. Yes you need a plan. But you are also required to get up and put it into action. No one is going to serve you life on a platter. Go out and get it!

T-Timing

Timing is everything. If the timing is off, well the whole thing can unravel. But if you are going to let that stop you then you did not really want it in the first place. Persistance pays off. Always.

E-Enjoy The Process

Have FUN! If you are not having fun, something is missing and you need to go back to the drawing board.

(If you are going to share the above process, please do so with integrity and give credit-this process created by and copyright © Kerri Fargo)

 It is going to be a Beautiful Year! I am very excited about 2013 and I hope you are too!

Create Yourself A Beautiful New Year

Wishing everyone a Happy Bright Blessed Beginning to the New Year that we are heading into.As the saying goes, 'With every ending comes a New Beginning.'During this time of year many people choose take stock of the last year, evaluate it in a way. This is a normal 'New Year' thing to do. Many of us do this,and if this is our yearly routine we may find it helpful.This New Year, I encourage you to join me in doing something different. If you feel the need to re-evaluate your past year, do it quickly. Do not to spend too much time there. If your past year has been challenging, while viewing your past, try to do it from a detached observer perspective without going too much emotionally into the old.Instead choose to bring the wisdom forward with the understanding you gleaned from your past experiences, as this is very important.As the energies and frequency of the planet and all of life, continues to increase, our thoughts are becoming reality faster and faster.I encourage you to Enter This New Year Consciously. Let the past go, without judgement. Bless yourself that you are here to witness the turning of the year and to Celebrate all of the Wonderful Opportunities that are Coming Your Way!It is far better to go into the New Year fresh rather than dragging the old into it with you. Spending too much time evaluating what worked well and what did not in the year just past makes it too easy for the human mind to focus on any loss and pain that may have been experienced.If you have had a difficult year, do allow yourself acknowledge any feelings of loss, grief, struggle, anger, or any negative experiences or feelings you may have experienced and Then  Re-Work how you think and feel about them.Write down positive statements for yourself about what you *DO* want starting NOW! And shift your focus from the past to Your Future! The one YOU are Creating!Please remember that What you Continue to Focus Upon, you will Absolutely and Continually Manifest in Your Life.Focus on starting your new year with Optimism and with Clear intentions in your Mind and in your Heart for  what will make you Happy and Joyful in your life.The past is complete. There is no need to live there in your mind. Instead you are being asked to Create Your Future!We will be having an event at Practical Intuition later this month to help you do just that. The group energy of Excitement for the New Fabulous Year will help propel you forward if you are having difficulty getting there on your own.More details are HEREIf you had positive experiences this past year, be Happy about them, be Thankful and Grateful. Make the most of  this Beautiful, forward moving, New Year Energy to focus on what New & Wonderful experiences you want to have in the coming year starting NOW!I wish For You A Joyous, Fulfulling, New Year with Wonderful Experiences just waiting to Manifest for you in this Year to Come!Let's Rock It Out In 2012!!!Much Love and Bright Blessings To You All!