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 dreams and 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 who’s always wanted to be an aircraft pilot? It may be hard to switch from a traditional business role 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 worked for years as a flight attendant. She decided to take the required courses through ATP Flight School to become a pilot. She had a lot of resistance but she did not let others hold her back. She is now a commercial airline pilot in the U.S. 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 setbacks 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.
Eva Gregory is a Law of Attraction expert, speaker author and mentor to spiritual entrepreneurs – coaches, healers and holistic practitioners. Her passion is helping spiritual entrepreneurs go from chaos to clarity, and from clarity to cash flow by learning how to tap into their own inner guidance and merge it with proven practical business strategies to create enlightened businesses of purpose, passion and prosperity. She is author of “The Feel Good Guide to Prosperity” and “Life Lessons For Mastering the Law of Attraction” co-authored with Jack Canfield. Get your FREE REPORT, “Massive Success For Spiritual Entrepreneurs” here. Learn more about how Eva can help you at www.EvaGregory.com
