A Powerful Year-End Meditation

© Copyright 2004nnAt the close of the year, we often find ourselves thinking ahead to the next year. We think about all the things we didn't accomplish this year, and vow to accomplish them next year. Few of us take the time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and the experiences that we have learned from.n nBefore you start thinking about New Year's Resolutions, take some time to meditate on the year that's gone by. Doing so will allow you to reflect on what's important to you, and to create a meaningful plan for the New Year. Set aside some time to think about, write about, or talk about your answers to the following questions.n nLooking back on 2004...n nWhat were my successes?n nWhat did I do that I haven't given myself credit for?n nWhat unrealistic expectations did I hold myself to?n nWhat would I do over, if given the opportunity? What lesson did I learn from this experience?n nnLooking forward to 2005...n nWhat did I want to accomplish in 2004 that I wasn't able to?n nWhy was this important to me?n nWhat held me back?n nWhat am I willing to do differently?n nnEnd your meditation with...n nWho are the people I am most grateful for?n nWhat are the strengths and skills I am most grateful for?n nWhat is my best quality? How will I share this quality with more people?n nHappy New Year!n