Here we are in 2022. I am sure most of you are brimming with plans, new ideas to execute & resolutions for progress on this journey of life. I sure am 🙂. I have a few daunting goals for this year and I am not quite sure I will succeed but I am game to put in the efforts, walk the path & see where it takes me. I am excited about the lessons I will learn ❤️
Along with my goals I also penned down few guiding principles to support me on my path. These are based on my values and speak to my heart. Today, I am sharing these with you. Maybe some of these principles will speak to your heart as well 🙂
So here they are ✨
1. Acknowledgement over Judgement:
Acknowledge everything - the thoughts that run in your head, the emotions & feelings you encounter from time to time, the stories you spin about yourself, and the stories you see others spinning about you. There is no need to react or judge anything. A simple acknowledgement will do.
When we acknowledge we see things ‘As it is’. When we judge we add layers & distort reality.
“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” - Krishnamurthy
2. Self expression over perfection:
Seeking perfection or ideal standards prevents you from finding ease & takes away your freedom to be yourself.
By all means do your best & make an effort to express the best version of you if that's the intention but also allow yourself to be human. It's ok to slip now & then, make mistakes, even egregious ones. None of it defines you.
Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgement or shame. Its a shield. Its a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, its the thing that’s really preventing us from flight.” - Brene Brown
3. Claim your right to be happy:
Taking good care of yourself - eating nourishing meals, exercising, caring for your body and mind, all have the potential to increase your happiness as self care makes you feel good.
So invest in yourself to grow because it makes you happy & this happiness doesn't depend on anyone else.
“Happiness is a choice. Not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy until you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”- Ralph Marston
4. Know your people:
To know who your people are, notice who gives you their time & attention. One other way is to ask yourself how certain people make you feel. Do you feel accepted, supported & respected by them? Listen to your gut feeling, it is usually right.
Take your time to recognise these people & once you have, invite them into your inner circle. Allow your inner circle to grow over time. Scientific research has proven that the feeling of connection & belonging with others enhances our well being & can contribute to an increased life span.
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”~Brené Brown
5. Stay committed to your path:
Lack of commitment increases our tendency to make excuses & get distracted from our path.
So be clear on your purpose & stay loyal to it.
“Submit to a daily practice. Your loyalty to that is a ring on the door. Keep knocking and the joy inside will eventually open a window and look out to see whose there.” - Rumi
6. Trust the universe :
This is the toughest of them all. But a truly empowering one that allows you to let go and flow with the currents of life. When things get rough, use this belief to look deeper for the lessons in your experience, trust that whatever is happening is for your ultimate good.
“Some things you are not letting happen right now because the timing isn’t perfect for you. Some you’re not letting happen because you are very aware of where you are. But all things, as they are happening, are happening in perfect order. And if you will relax and begin saying, ‘Everything in its perfect time. Everything is unfolding. And I’m enjoying where I am now in relation to where I’m going. Content where I am & eager for more,’ that is the perfect vibrational stance.” - Abraham-hicks
These are my top 6 to guide me through this year. Which of these did you resonate with the most? Mention in the comments or write back. I would love to hear from you ❤️
I got more connected with your 6th connecting with universe, let me introspect deeper. If I think about me I am like bigger than universe need time to understand myself. Thank you for introducing this journey.
Great read and to start the New Year