Surrender

With the closing of the year upon us, there are many things that one can contemplate that have occurred over the course of the last twelve months that they would like to have done differently.  Our lives are filled with many of those instances when we made decisions that in retrospect could have have been better thought out, while providing us with a potential different outcome.  What one has to realize is that everything that has taken place in our lives has not been an accident.  Acceptance of that which has transpired is crucial to being able to grow and the act of surrendering to the fact that you are the person that you are today, because of the vast compilation of your entire past, is a must.  If your past is filled with things that are less than desirable, then think about the fact that the remainder of your life can be filled with the opposite and you can have a great ending or second half.  A lot of people spend a good portion of their lives questioning the why or what if scenarios, that they felt could have changed the course of their life journey.  However, at some point you have to make peace with all of those scenarios and leave them where they belong, in the past.  The time that you have in the present is what actually matters and making future memories filled with the things that truly fill your heart with happiness, peace and joy can be had if you decide that that it should be so.  The power that one has to create this state of transformation is a built-in phenomenal tool that everyone has the capability of accessing at any given time.  The only thing that is needed to trigger its release is when you decide when it is time to use it.  The New Year brings with it many things and among them is the hope that is awaiting in your future.  Although the clock strikes at midnight when it technically becomes the year 2014, seek to change your attitude about these changes immediately.  Meditate and visualize what you want to see differently as soon as it pops into your mind.  Then take a deep breath and allow yourself to be accepting and worthy of all these good things that you want in your life.  If you have things that have bothered you about your past or anything that has had a negative effect that is still part of your daily presence, then speak to that issue, acknowledge that it existed and then say a final goodbye to it.  Make the decision to not look back at the what if's, instead look ahead and think about the many opportunities that are presented in your New Year along with the other years ahead.  A new beginning can be just what the doctor ordered for many and if you are willing to put in the effort and have faith in yourself, the world is awaiting your new improved self.  By the time the ball drops in New York and the fireworks along with cheers of tonight's happy occasion takes place, you should already have your new vision and goals stated to yourself.  Then when the sun wakes you up in the morning with a crisp new beginning, take those steps that you need in order to fulfill your desired destination.  May the New Year 2014 bring all of you many blessings and good health among among your family, friends and loved ones!