NEW YEAR EQUALS NEW LIFE

Father time turns the clock once more. There is one thing in life that is inevitable and that is that time passes whether we want it to or not. Day changes to night and back again, without much concern for us. Time continues without our permission and without our blessing.
Time is a blessing though. It allows us to let go of the past and move to our future. Sometimes we need time to clean our slate. We need to wash it clean so that we can start over. So often we carry baggage with us that only serves to slow us down. Wouldn't it be nice to let go of that baggage and move on to your goals? New Year's is the perfect time to do this.
Part of cleaning our slate is learning to let go. This can be a very daunting task for some. We hold onto ideas, people, and even situations because they are familiar. They are comfortable and predictable. Even if they are not healthy situations, they are ones that we can grasp onto because there is a sense of security.
Letting go and exploring new areas of your life can be scary. You do not know what might happen next. It is uncharted territory. It can make you feel uncomfortable and you can have a sense of losing control. This is an illusion that your mind sometimes creates.
There is nothing to be afraid of. Change is good. In order for you to progress toward your goals in life, change has got to occur. So why do we continue to hold onto the old and refuse to embrace the new?
Sometimes it is societal norms. You may be in a place in life that fits a societal norm and breaking away from that could cause others, including yourself to step outside their comfort zone.
For instance, suppose you are a woman and always wanted to work in law enforcement. It may be hard to switch from a job that you are in to one that is generally a male- dominated field. It may be scary and there may be those that don't think you should pursue your dream.
I have a client that was in that position. She was working in a clothing store. She decided to take the required courses in a local community college. She had a lot of resistance but she did not let others hold her back. She is now a detective and is finishing her BS in Criminology. She did not allow fear to hold her back and neither should you.
Letting go also encompasses letting go of your mistakes. Just because you may have had some set backs this year does not mean you should give up. Wipe your slate clean this New Year's. What happened in the past can remain in the past. There is no way you can change it. You can, however, learn from it and allow it to help you progress. Just let it go and embrace new opportunities in the New Year. Time will transport you away from the past. Your future is your destination. At each stop along the way there are new, exciting possibilities. Be ready to embrace them. Don't get stuck because you made a mistake. Just jump back on the train and ride it to the next stop.
Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, be willing to let go of the past and embrace your future. Your dreams and goals are awaiting you there.

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Eva Gregory, International Coach of the Year 2006, master coach, speaker and author of The Feel Good Guide To Prosperity has instructed thousands on the Law of Attraction in person, on the radio and in dozens of teleconference training seminars and programs. She is the author of several books and e-books and has co-developed several telephone-based and internet-based training courses on the Laws of Attraction. Her most popular program to date is her Leading Edge Living One Year Success Program. Eva is regularly featured on radio and in the media and is a recognized authority on the Law of Attraction. To learn more about her products and services, visit Leading Edge Coaching. -->