Ready. Set. Flow.

2012 is quickly coming to a close and reviewing the past year is usually a natural occurrence for most during this time.  The energy created last week with Mercury in retrograde, the solar eclipse, and a new moon phase all taking place, made for intense energetic conditions perfect for slowing down and taking a look back.  I know for me I felt the affects of all this the strongest on Tuesday, November 13th.  I believe we are not victims of these universal events, but I do find my mood and mental stimulation shift much like when weather conditions change.  I was trying my best to be productive during this time, but no matter how hard I tried it felt like I was trying to move a brick wall.  Message received.  I set all the work I was getting nowhere with aside and slowed down to almost an unbearable pace.  I took the time to rest, rejuvenate, and reflect.  Here are some things to think about if you are able to allow yourself the opportunity to review your past year in service to the present and in preparation as we embark on a new calendar year.

First, really take this time to reflect on life and I mean seriously reflect.  Take more than just a couple of moments, take hours or days if possible.  Ask yourself questions like "What is working for me and what is not?  What would I like more of?  What would I like to create?  What would I like to heal?  What else is possible?"  Asking these types of questions during times of reflection will begin to stir the pot of creativity that can lend to future generative steps of action.  You do not have to know the answer immediately simply ask the question and see what appears.  By asking these types of questions you are asking yourself what you know to be true for you. Simply be open to receiving your own awareness. 

Second, be in allowance of the information that surfaces free of any judgment.  Take some time to acknowledge what comes forward.  This could be in the form of limiting beliefs, self-doubts, victim stories, broken relationships, unhealthy habits, etc.  Allow the energy to bring all that up to the surface right now and experience it to whatever degree you may need.  Then give yourself permission to let it go.  It is not serving you any longer.  This year, this time, this energy is a gift. Some of these experiences may be consciously brought to the surface specifically to be let go on order to live your truth.  Release can happen through tears, laughter, sweat, exercise, rest, meditation, detoxing, whatever works best for you.  Right now the universal conditions are ideal for clearing your mind, body and heart.  

Third, be compassionate with yourself and others.  Be understanding with yourself during this time in your process. This transition isn't always gentle. Try being completely compassionate with ourselves, each other, and the process. Bring compassion forward for yourself.  Be conscious that others are experiencing this in their own way.  Allow yourself the time and space to process and recognize this in others.  Life is a flow, instead of pushing upstream, surrender and let the current take you to what you have been creating.  Have you ever tried to control a river?  Near impossible right?  Well think of your life energy like that.  We can put up dams to stop the flow, but how is that working for you?  Thank the dams for the service they have provided for you and then knock them down.  Flow with power, force, confidence, love, truth, gratitude, perseverance, desire, and anything else that makes you light enough to float.  

Everyday is a new possibility to create.  Create from your heart.  When you are not living, creating, and exuding your truth you are not only doing yourself a disservice, but the rest of us as well.  Please contribute to this world who you truly are and exude that beautiful contribution to us all.  Allow your heart to be your vessel and your intuition to be your guide.  These are all components every one of us is blessed with on this planet.  They are yours, wake them up, ask them questions and use them.  This is the time to slow down and listen.  Use this time and your past experiences to your advantage and masterfully flow into 2013.