New Year, New You.

What does this phrase actually mean, and why do we so often use this?

Well, what a great feeling it is to know that we can turn a page in the year, and have an opportunity to start again. Whether it is a project, personal goal, or life visions for yourself. While it may not necessarily mean that a “new you” is formed, because frankly that would almost be impossible, but the “idea” of “starting over” can feeling tremendously uplifting and inspiring. Out with the old, In with the new. While many of the 2020 themes will carry over into the New Year, we can give meaning to these themes and begin again with Hope.

A few self reflective questions to think about:

What did you learn in 2020 that will be useful for you to carry over into the next chapter of year life? Any coping tools? Realizations you had about yourself, relationships, your family, community, culture, world?

What would you like to let go of? Any self-limiting thoughts?

What challenges did you overcome in 2020 and what strengths did you discover about yourself and your resiliency?

What are some dreams that you would like to have the chance to cultivate again? Perhaps a dream you had when you were a child and never got the chance in your life to attend to ? How will you plant a seed in the current moment?

How do you imagine cultivating joy and connection in 2021?

How do you imagine handling challenges in 2021, what are your resources?

Who are some people you look up to, who inspire you, and how can you bring these elements of inspiration into the New Year?

While the great unknown of the future remains ahead of us, the great known of the past offers tremendous amount of knowledge, tools, and seeds, to cultivate a life that is in balance and harmony with who you truly are.

Let’s continue to grow together, as we nourish each other and our planet along the way. Happy New Year.