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Through my eyes

Through my eyes

Author: Kasia Yoko
Date: 2018-12-14

IIt's time to change the narrative - where do we begin

This time of year is really special, it allows us to reflect, regroup and revaluate the year, which has gone by.

When we think of renewal we often think of rebirth; something old dies and something new is born. As this year is slowly dying, we are starting to feel the awesome rebirth of something new, new opportunities, new life, New Year.

Here are a few of my New Years' resolution, which I am hoping to implement in the coming year: No pressure, if I do I do and if I don't I will try again next year.

First I am going to streamline my life.I am De-cluttering my living space.I will get rid of everything I no longer need, "Someone's junk is someone else's treasure." I plan to clear out mental and emotional clutter.I am going to use this time of the year as a reminder to get rid of things that are weighing me down and consuming my time and energy

Secondly I will begin something new, Explore my creativity. Start a new venture maybe start writing that book.

Thirdly I want to start a practice, a newdiscipline,inviting more mindfulness into my life, a daily practice that affords me a timeout from my every day routine. A small gift for myself; a commitment and promise to honour who I am.

The fourth resolution is to be more in nature.The outside world connects us to the cycle of life and the meaning of the seasons. Sometimes, when the world is still and nature is dormant we need to be quiet and still as well. When the world comes back to life we are reminded that what has been still and quiet within us is ready to germinate and grow again. The cycle of life is the best reminder that nothing stays still, that life is always in constant flux, and that change is the norm. More walks on the beach, more pizza evenings in the garden and more camping in Kosi.

My last and final resolution is travel; it doesn't have to be the Bahamas or Bora Bora. It's all about discovering new places, meeting new people and learning new things. It doesn't matter how far away; that's not the point. The point is to find the newness within myself.

Although the Festive Season is a good symbolic time to do some "cleaning out" of the old, the reality is that any time of the year that feels right to you is the time to reflect on yourself and the life you find yourself in. Keeping in close touch with yourself allows you to better accomplish what you wish for in your life. The more you know who you are and what you want the more able you are to take the necessary actions and make the necessary course corrections.

Send me some of your new years resolutions, I would love to hear from you.