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Resolution Traditions
It is traditional for many of us to set New Year’s Resolutions at the
beginning of the New Year. When exactly that New Year is, does vary in
accordance with one’s culture and beliefs. For example, those who are
Jewish, celebrate Rosh Hashanah which occurs sometime in September or
October. For some Pagans, they celebrate the New Year during Samhain,
which is October 31-November 1st, sunset to sunset. Some Pagans in the
southern hemisphere may celebrate Samhain on May 1st. Other Pagans
may celebrate the New Year during Beltane which is observed on May 1st in
the northern hemisphere, or October 31st in the southern hemisphere. We
also have many people that celebrate the Chinese New Year which is based
on the lunar calendar and varies
from year to year, whereas the
Russian Orthodox New Year is
celebrated on January 14th, in
accordance with the Gregorian
calendar. There are too many
cultures and religions to name
them all, but the point is, when
and IF you choose to celebrate a
New Year, is your personal choice.
I think it’s also important to note
that resolutions are at the core,
affirmations or intentions. We can set those any time we want. The start of
the new moon is a great time, for it is a time for new beginnings. We can
also set resolutions or affirmations, each morning, or when we go to bed, or
at any moment when we feel guided to do so.
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Setting Resolutions
When you feel the time is right, light a candle or some incense, diffuse
essential oils, play calming music and so on. You may even wish to meditate,
take a soothing bath, go for a walk, sit outside or whatever helps you to
relax. The key is that you are relaxed, centered, present, and grounded.
When determining your resolutions, you may wish to consider the SWOT
analysis and the SMART approach to goal setting.
S = Strength (What are your strong points, skills, best aspect of self? What
are you really good at?)
W= Weakness (Areas that need improvement, such as lack of follow-
through, unable to focus, unorganized, etc.)
O= Opportunities (Consider everything and everyone as an opportunity.
Look for synchronicities, the bread crumbs that lead you on your path.)
T= Threats (Barriers. What gets in your way? Not enough time, money,
transportation?)
The most important thing about setting
resolutions is to be true to yourself!
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Set SMART Goals
S = Specific (Goals should be simple and clear. Include what, why, and how.)
m= Measurable (How will you measure your success? Consider numbers,
behaviors, actions, dates, times, etc.)
A= Achievable (Be realistic but at the same time, challenge yourself.)
R= Result-Oriented (Look for results not just certain activities.)
T= Timely (In many cases time is relevant, but not always - especially in
terms of personal goals.)
It’s important to note that these approaches are
typically a “business model way” of setting goals. We
are not a business. We are spiritual, creator-beings
that change moment by moment. Be gentle with
yourself and set reasonable time frames and
reasonable goals or resolutions. It’s better to set
small goals and resolutions so we can achieve them,
than it is large ones that we do not. Celebrate every
success, no matter how great or small and don’t criticize yourself if you do
not achieve a goal or stick to a resolution. Rather, take another look at your
goal and make changes as you see fit.
On the following pages, I have created spaces for you to write your
resolutions and monitor progress. Only choose what feels right to you. You
don’t have to have resolutions for each area I have created. Set as many or
as little as you would like. Have fun with it and follow your intuition!
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