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2009 was one of the hardest years of my life. So much went wrong it seemed as though life was seriously out to get me. Looking back with a fresh perspective I can see that was not the case at all. Yes, some major things went very badly but there were also many blessings and even a few miracles.

I decided my intention this year is to be happy no matter what. This make take some practice… Ok.. a complete lobotomy, perhaps. 2010 will be my year of going with the flow and choosing to be happy exactly where I stand – not when I lose those 30 pounds, or when I make a ton of money or even when I’m the perfect Mom and wife. What made the last year so excruciatingly painful was my inability to take things as they were happening and making the most of them. No, I fought and complained and steadfastly refused to relax into them.

This year I intend to turn all the negatives into positives. To find the silver lining. To find the blessing in everything that happens. I intend to change my perspective from being a victim (all things happen to me and I can’t do anything about them) to being empowered. I’m not naive enough to think I’ll be able to control everything that happens in my life but I AM in full control of how I choose to react when they happen.

So, no resolutions or goals to beat myself up with. Only an intention to relax and flow with each moment. And tap, tap, tap when I feel myself fighting, struggling and complaining.

Happy New Year to all of you!