I wrote that last entry then came across this email from a friend that was sent at the end of 2009 – sounds like you could have a release party anytime you damn well please. I’m thinking with the 5th anniversary of Katrina coming up and the BP spill parade not on the schedule – that perhaps we should have a release parade?
Hey People I love,
Just thought I’d share something with you. If it sounds good, make it happen. If if doesn’t, hit delete ;), heck I won’t know either way, right?
In place of a New Year’s Resolution for 2010, consider a ‘Release Party for 2009
Make a list of at least nine things that you don’t want to take into 2010 with you, which could be anything. For example, grievances/resentments/regrets, clothes/shoes/accessories, debts, a past relationship, magazines, a questionable haircut ;), etc.
Make contact with your True Source (pray, meditate, chant, take a yoga class, etc.) and ask your True Source for release.
Write each item down so that you can cross it off the list once you release it. For non-tangible items, you want to be able to ball up the paper, burn it, or any other physical form of getting rid of it (flushing not recommended). For the tangible items, donate or give them away to charity. Don’t worry, your energy will not transfer with the items, your spirit of giving and the intent to share is what will carry, so no old moldy stuff either, just throw that in the trash.
Instead of trying to predict what you will and won’t do in the coming year, leave yourself open for possibilities beyond your wildest dreams. That way you won’t kick yourself so hard when you stop going to the gym by January 15th.