Dear friends,
I hope you’ve been getting some rest and finding time to reflect on 2020. In my last couple of Monday newsletters I’ve been sharing how I reflect on a year. I’ve described several of the phases of this reflection - there are many!
Today I’ll share one more element of this process. This is a Phase I call, “What came and what went.” I like lists. I love making them, listening to them, reading them. So for “What came,” I make lists of what I read, favorite shows, new discoveries, favorite meals, new music I discovered, and so on.
When I reflect on “What went,” I reflect on what I let go of: clutter in my home, friendships that were no longer nourishing, mental models that no longer serve me. This is also an empowering phase as it often reveals ways that I grew.
Finally, I ask myself: What else do I want to let go of from 2020? What else do I want to release before the new year starts? This year there is a lot to let go of! Yes, I write it all down - and then if possible, I also go to a river, lake, creek or ocean - and I speak what I want to release into that body of water. I’ll be doing this tomorrow - standing in front of the Pacific Ocean saying things like, “Goodbye to all the fear from 2020!” Yup. That’s how I roll.
In order for there to be space for something new - like 2021 - there needs to be a clearing. I’m actually really excited about 2021. In Bright Morning, we have so many new ways for you to connect with us in a deeper and more meaningful way. I’m hopeful that this year will be better for all of us.
Onward!
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