I hope you enjoyed the New Year, Fresh Start challenge and at least implemented one thing. Once again, I wish you a very Happy 2023!
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Last year I told you that I
was envisioning my year with caution, thinking of what could go wrong. We often plan and cross our fingers, hoping that it all goes smoothly, right? So it is no wonder that we get knocked out when the 'wreck-the-year monster' wakes up! I realised that if I took into consideration some of the things that could go wrong now, then maybe this year I wouldn't get knocked off my
course as much. With a mindset prepared for the unexpected, we can welcome the good things with greater joy.Â
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Things we can predict:
- If you have a job, you might lose it, get a new boss from hell, perhaps not get the promotion you expected.
- If you have a home, it might get accidentally damaged and suddenly be in need of serious repair.
- If you have projects in the pipeline, people might let you down or resources might disappear.
- If you have loved ones, they might get ill or even die.
- If you are taking exams, you might get disappointing results.
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“Appolonius taught me to take matters in my own hands
and
 not to temporize, not to leave them to chance, and not
 — not for one instant —
to let reason out of my sight.Â
From him I acquired
the habit of unshakable composure.”
— Marcus Aurelius
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"The habit of unshakable composure”... Too good not to be my intention for this year.Â
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I also want to set intentions
periodically. For instance, my intention for January is Restore. This month calls for restoring order in my house and finances, as well as restoring wellness. April (my birthday month), it will be Delight.
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What I like about intentions is that they are quite vivid and
once you have that image, that feeling, you can deconstruct it, analyse the different parts and elements, and it does give you a direction. You know it when you get there. What are your intentions this year. Take some time to picture exactly what you want and find your way in. Little steps...
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I send you my best wishes.
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