2023 is one of these years that I wouldn’t want to let go off – so good and extraordinary. Thank you 2023!

As I reflect on what has made 2023 an extraordinary year, a few insights transpire:

– An extraordinary experience is lived twice, as it starts with what we allow ourselves to dream of.

– An extraordinary experience might often time follow days, weeks, months or years of consistent action, planning, hard work and efforts.

– An extraordinary experience can be an unexpected blessing if we open ourselves up to receiving what an abundant Universe has in stock for each one of us.

An extraordinary year is not one devoid of sad moments or experiences, growing pains or frustrations. It is a year during which we know ourselves deep enough to walk our paths of life boldly –

– with confidence that things will work out no matter the storms that might come our way;

– with grace when we set and express boundaries and expectations for ourselves and these around us;

– with compassion, judging less and loving more, be it ourselves or these we interact with;

– with broader perspectives when emotions might overwhelm us or when we only see pieces of our life and relationships puzzle;

– with wisdom and patience as we sail away into our destinies, one experience and one year at a time;

– with sharp focus, aligned with our values and priorities, while being open to shifts in perspectives, how we think or what we do to reach our destinations.

May 2024 be a healthy and expansive year, with extraordinary growth in our journeys!

One of my favorite poems at the beginning of a new year:

“This is the beginning of a new day.
God has given me this day to use as I will.

I can waste it or use it for good, but what I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.

When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something that I have traded for it.

I want it to be gain and not loss; good and not evil; success and not failure; in order that I shall not regret the price I have paid for it.” 

(Author: Heartsill Wilson)