Here in the Midwest of the United States we are in the sandwich stage: Christmas has just passed and New Year’s Eve is around the corner. For many it is a time of celebration, indulgence, relaxation, and setting goals for the upcoming year. It’s a great time to take a break from life’s routines, unless the cost of doing so is too great. In general, it’s a slower pace: traffic is lighter, things seem calmer- at least that is my perception of it. The papers and newscasts are busy reporting on the highs and lows of 2010 and preparing for a new year.
I have been very present to this idea of it being like the calm before the storm or the hush backstage right before the curtain rises. It has been a busy last several months as I’ve worked on the development of a lifecoaching mobile app, and tried to align it with my business, Living Forward. I almost didn’t want to stop and have Christmas, but of course I couldn’t do that. There would be an uprising in my house if i did:)
I also feel like the excitement and energy I’ve felt in my own life is brewing in the universe as well. 2011 is going to be an extraordinary year. I don’t know what is going to happen and yet I feel energized with anticipation: just like my kids felt the night before Christmas: eager for time to move faster. I also feel the need to be present and in the moment, fully 100%. I don’t know do others feel this way? I feel a sense of hope down to my bones. For me it’s about finding my center, getting anchored there and then enjoying what comes my way. It’s going to be a great year. Can you feel it? How will you prepare for it? I’d love to hear from you.
Suzanne