Inspiration for a meaningful 2009

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

By Teresa Griswold

Jackson Hole, Wyoming - As we embark on the New Year, many of us renew our intentions and make a conscious effort to set our lives in meaningful motion. I asked several of the people I’ve interviewed in the past to share some wisdom and inspiration for the year ahead. I am blessed by what I received. I hope you will be too.

From conscious living counselor and author, Kathy Freston:
1. Tie up the loose ends of last year. Make amends where necessary so that you aren’t carrying around gnawing guilt. Similarly, forgive old grievances by writing a letter to whoever hurt or wronged you.
2.  Begin a practice of ritualizing the recognition of the deeper and more expansive layers of life. Light a candle every day, for instance, and nod to the grace that is within and all around you. This will remind you that you are not in this world alone.
3.  Ask yourself this: What can I do today that will contribute to making this world a kinder and more peaceful place? And then do it. Every day.

From anusara yoga instructor Neesha Zollinger:<br />The New Year is an external symbol for us to take stock of our inner state. It is an invitation to penetrate the opaque surface of everyday life and ask what it is you really want from this day, year and life. We are then invited to listen to our own deep truth. Once we identify the attitude of intention of choice, we are asked to gather knowledge, learn and prepare. From this poised, clear and attuned state, the direction is to act, do, create and display!

From snowboard mountaineer and alpinist Stephen Koch:
May we be happy, peaceful and healthy, starting by taking care of ourselves. May we be impeccable with our word. May we boldly begin now whatever we think we can do. May we listen to that child we hear laughing, crying, screaming and remember we were once there. May we remember we are all one.
May we take all the “shoulds” we hide behind and commit to change them to “wills” for the future. May we stop “shoulding” all over ourselves and others. By changing the past “should haves” to “if/thens” we are simply stating a fact, not beating ourselves up or making excuses.
 Future ‘should’ – I should workout more. If we are willing to commit to it we can say, “I will work out more.” Or we can say, “I would like to work out more.” Or state it as a fact, “If I work out more, I will become stronger and feel better about myself.”
 
From Grand Dynamics founder and author Tim Walther:
 Dream wildly, for all begins with a dream …
Step proudly into the realm of uncertainty.
Strike boldly your dragons of fear.
Laugh often and share the gift of your smile.
Cherish each moment – for this is all we ever have.
And let your own light shine – and in doing so you will bring forth the light in others.
 
From ultra-marathoner Lisa Smith-Batchen:
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!”
All of you know that my running is all done for a purpose – to raise money for AIDS Orphans (www.lisas810.com).
I want you to all consider for the New Year to run with a purpose and for a purpose. The Dreamchasers Foundation is close to being completed, and you can start raising money now. One hundred percent of all money raised will go to the orphans. I hope you will consider coming on board and helping me continue to carry the torch to save many, many children.

From One to One Wellness founder Scott “Smitty” Smith:
Consistency is always our best friend and advocate when wanting to make changes in our health. The little things you do all the time are what truly matter, so when you think of New Year’s goals and resolutions set yourself up for success by being very, very realistic. Like the famous Buddhist saying, “There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the only way.” There is no way to optimal health and fitness, optimal health and fitness is the only way.”
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