Here Goes Nothing

 I can't say how consistent I will be.  I am hesitant anymore, to declare some 'new year, new me' resolution.  I know too much, and I've experienced too much.  I also know that one can have the best intentions and the best laid plans, only to stumble backward in just about every area of life.  So no - this isn't a vow of intention.  I signed up for a daily journal prompt and thought I would try it here.  Not making any promises.  Some days I might not share if the prompt gets too messy, or I might just not get to it.  I haven't written ANYTHING in ages, much less a prescribed prompt.  Yet, here goes.  

Here's today's - 

Welcome to 2023! We begin the year with an intention. Take a moment and close your eyes. Take a few deep, slow breaths. Center yourself. Imagine yourself a year from now. What is something that you would like to create, make happen or have in your life that is not currently in your life? The sky's the limit! It could be better health, a new relationship or job, more peace, etc. Nothing is off the table.

See, hear and feel your life as if this has manifested. What will people say to you once this creation has happened? Feel the emotions around this.

Now, put your pen to paper and begin writing the answer to this question: “What do you need to incorporate into your life in order to manifest this creation?” For example, do you need to incorporate new beliefs, let go of blame, create a resume, move, etc.? Let your mind go and flow with anything that wants to come forth. You can’t get this wrong! Go for it. Whew - this is probably going to be short, rough and possibly vague... I'll end it with answering the question: 'what will people say once this 'creation' has happened?' First of all, I need to be clear - I DO NOT believe in 'manifestation'.  No amount of writing visions out on paper (or screen) or affirmations spoken aloud 'makes' things happen.  So there's that. What I would envision for myself, this creation a year from now, would come from a surrendering, a coming back to my faith, and my own blood, sweat and determination. Not mantras or happy thoughts.   What I need to incorporate into my life for what I hope to create in a year:  a new faith, confidence and the quiet fire to fuel it into action, and release....of so many things.   What will others say to me once this 'creation' has happened?  I'm proud of you. Look how you overcame. I see you.