Today is Yom Kippur, also known as the day of atonement. It is said that it is the holiest day of the year.
It’s a day of cleansing and renewal. A day to reflect on the past year. It’s healing and empowering. What has transpired in the past is now behind us.
I make amends to those I may have hurt and also set goals to continue on the path to who I strive to become. I look at Yom Kippur and the New Year as a spiritual experience, that I not only set goals for, but also focus on my intentions.
I utilize my experiences during the year to learn and grow and to move forward.
Here are some of my resolutions for the year 5781:
- Listen to my own needs and take care of ME. My nature is to be a nurturer, and take care of others, but in order to do that, I have to remember to take care of myself.
- Read/Learn - I crave knowledge and love choosing a topic and delving in...whether it be different civilizations and cultures, religious beliefs, history of inspirational leaders, etc.
- Get creative and write more blogs
- Stay in the present moment and be aware of my emotions - It’s easy to take on the energy of people around me. I want to do my best to regroup and rise above it - not react.
- Connect more to my faith and G-d - More so than ever, feeling connected and having hope is a necessity. With all the chaos around, I feel balanced when I listen to my intuition and connect to both my higher self and my faith.
Let us remember that we are each on a different path in life. What holds true for us today, may no longer tomorrow. We are constantly changing and evolving and that is one of the beautiful parts of life.
In the coming year, I strive to connect more with G-d and to remember to always count my blessings.
I pray for peace, understanding and lots of love for one another, as we all navigate these trying times together.
Gmar Chatimah Tova! May you be inscribed in the book of life.
