Somewhere in a corner of your mind where trivia resides, you might remember that the names of our months have ancient Greek and Roman origins. January comes from the mythological Roman god Janus. 
He was the god of new beginnings, transitions and endings represented by doorways, gates and even the rising and setting of the sun. Legend has it that the god Saturn bestowed Janus with the ability to see both the past and the future, so ancient coins and statues show a god with 2 faces – one face looks forward and the other looks back. Perhaps that could include inward reflection as well.
Two ways you can soar into the New Year with resources from our website: Use your own Janus-like ability in the guided imagery
download Life Goals.
Close your eyes, listen and journey around a mountain, stopping at viewpoints to observe the patterns of your life like a patchwork quilt.
From a higher, safe perspective. See the part of life that is complete to reveal the skills, talents and strengths you developed. Higher on the mountain find the status of the life currently in progress. Explore the goal wheel with areas to pursue. Travel to a dazzling summit with possibilities for the direction of the life ahead. Life Goals is a great program for the new year!
Take 5: New Beginnings is a FREE download: Here is another journey you can take at home in your own easy chair! Take 5: New Beginnings is about taking 5 minutes or so for introspection, in this case, pondering the highlights of last year and noticing what you see with your inner eye as you listen to these 6 questions.
Close your eyes and observe what comes to mind along with the feelings they generate. Your images and how you feel about what you see reveal deep insights about your last year:
1. What would I leave behind from last year?
2. What do I want to continue?
3. What do I want to change?
4. What did I learn?
5. How did I grow?
6. What am I looking forward to in this coming year?
In light of what you’ve gleaned, consider your plans and goals for this year. Imagine what the outcome looks like and feels like when complete. And smile, because you are on your way! Presence of Mind is a catalyst for your ability to increase and deepen your awareness, work that can only be done by the individual. Thoughts and beliefs are cause and outer awareness of actions and results are the effects. Fear breeds fear, hate breeds hate, love breeds love, respect breeds respect. Let the seeds you nurture be in harmony with the goals you plan to achieve!
Presence of Mind Affirmation: I am the arbiter of my own destiny. My thoughts and actions are in harmony with my goals.
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