Good Morning 1.02.08

Over the past decade, many people have been turning toward the "voluntary simplicity" movement--giving up chaos for calm, and learning to make life choices that reflect a state of calm-energy instead of anxious-energy. This 30-day class will give you 30 steps for embarking down the path to a sane and simpler life.

Starts January 14

Throughout the ages, many women have used journaling to solve problems, gain insight, and encourage self-discovery. One need not be a writer or creative to derive the benefits that can only be found though the practice of journaling.

Starts January 21

During this 30 Day Paper and File Makeover you will learn a new way to tackle the paper piles once and for all. The one unique rule of my approach is that during this class, you are not allowed to purchase any manila folders, hanging files, cute tabs, filing cabinets, paper sorters, or other paper-storing materials. We aren't going to buy a system and try to make your papers "fit into the system." Instead, we are going to discover your unique Paper Personality, and then create the system to support it.

"And now let us welcome the New Year Full of things that have never been." -Rainer Marie Rilke

Good morning! For many, today is a day of returning to work, marking the official "end" of the holiday season as we think about taking down trees, packing up decorations and "getting a move on in 2008." But let us hold onto the wonder of the holiday season and the wonderful gift of opportunity that a New Year brings.

As I think about the holidays, I think that I am going to give a little more weight to the New Year in the future. Something about that fresh palette of days fills me with a child-like joy usually reserved for young children on Christmas Eve. For I know that even in the dark times, life is always magical. Although my years, like yours, are a compilation of the good, the not-so-good, the magical and the dark -- I know that every day holds gifts and opportunities. The New Year reminds us of that hope and opportunity. It reminds us that there is always a new beginning; we can always make a fresh start.

Time doesn't stand in our way, we do. We can set a new resolution every midnight; we can greet each day with hope and opportunity. Nothing is stopping us from experiencing child-like wonder every day - except our own perceptions. We can change our perceptions, we can take control and change our lives.

Your Turn:
Spend a moment or two reflection on these two questions: What could you possibly lose by treating each day as a gift with childlike wonder? What might you gain?

Your Affirmation:
In 2008, I will not stand in my own way. In 2008, I realize true joy in my life.

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel

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And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?"

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