December: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

By Toni Greene, Owner

Happy Hour Yoga Center

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December: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

The holidays are already here; where has the year (or years) gone? Were we present this year, or were we in a trance? Most of us have been in a trance. A state of… whatever. There has been so much going on. December is waking us up from the trance we have been in for the past three years or so. Covid, Flu, RSV, and any of the old and new viruses we have been living with or dying from are now in our awareness and our concern.

December is the month of reflection and the holiday season. A time when we look back over the year (or years) and reflect. A time to plan and set intentions for the new year of 2024.

December can be cold, icy, sunny, and exciting. A time to prepare for the new upcoming year. A month when we can consciously be aware of who and where we are in the scheme of things. A time to reflect and let go of stuff. The stuff that we keep dragging with us from year to year. It is a time to eliminate unwanted stuff – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

December is a great month because it is the end of the year. With endings come new beginnings. New beginnings are about being new. Being who you want to be and not what others want you to be. New beginnings have a new exciting energy, a feel-good energy, an energy that resonates within your mind, body, and spirit (soul).

What would it be like, feel like, sound like, smell like, or even taste like when you become who you truly are? How amazing you will feel when you embrace your new self.

Think of all the changes you can make in your life when you embrace and love yourself for who you are. Imagine what life would be like for you. Imagine, think about, daydream, and even pretend that you are the you that you want to be (not what others think you should be). Imagine, daydream, and even go into a trance about the new possibilities for your new year. 2024. A year of possibilities.

How to become a new you… Decide who you are and what you want in your new life. Look around, what do you see? Are you headed in the direction of your chosen path? Decide to take the path that leads you into yourself. Make a conscious decision to become healthier, happier, and more aware.

Ask yourself… what makes you happier, healthier, and what do you need to do to help you reach your goals? Find your path and then follow the steps to a new you.

How to become a new you… Meditate or just reflect consciously in a quiet place. Focus on your breathing. Listen to your soul. Ask the Universe to reveal to you what you need for yourself. Thank the Universe and go on as if it is happening because it is.

Remember that you become what you think about. Therefore, think about what you want, not what you don’t want. You manifest yourself through thinking and believing.