My 2016 Manifesto & why you need to write one of your own.

To coincide with my 40th birthday on January 20 & the start of another year, I decided to take my list of New Year’s Resolutions & transform them into an absolute game-changer. Totally next level. My revamped list would go beyond the goals of everyday achievement & to a place of personal growth, intention & life legacy.

2015 was tough, really tough. So I wanted to give myself a birthday present which was not only meaningful, but would allow me to start afresh & really add value to my soul.

And I still believe even today, that it’s never too late to be the person you were always meant to become.

So I created a Personal 2016 Manifesto!

It’s my personal experience, that the quality of our lives, is determined not by circumstances, health status, bank balances or the approval of others, but by the caliber & boldness of the questions we are prepared to ask ourselves. The honesty & unbridled testimony we deliver in response to those questions & the actions we are willing to take to see those heartfelt truths manifest in real life, yes, that’s the next level deal right there. Vague ideas deliver uncertain results. Clear & authentic manifestos ensure victory.

So for me, as I stand at the precipice of 2016 & at the beginning of my milestone birthday year, it’s time to reboot & get real. I’m not taking about making another ‘To- Do List’ of menial milestones or inconsequential goals. My all-powerful, quality of life determining & seriously self affirming 2016 Manifesto, is a public declaration straight to the core of who I am and who I’m capable of becoming. Plus, the steps I must take in order to live a life that I can be proud of & how I can always reach my full potential no matter what obstacles I might encounter.

May this piece of writing stand as a tangible testament to the great potential found within me at all times & serve daily throughout the year, as constant reminder of my mission, intention & purpose here on Earth.

And to you, Great Soul. I hope my 2016 Manifesto might inspire you to write your own great excellence affidavit. Why don’t you take your New Year’s Resolutions to the next level as well? Why don’t you give yourself the gift of real clarity & harness the power of your greatest desires, core values & razor sharp intent & let it catapult you to your greatest you.

Don’t let another year pass focused on the things that don’t enrich your soul. Make your objective right now to learn, grow & strive to be all that you can be. Because real fulfillment comes not from losing weight or getting a pay rise, but by being a good human being. So be good. Be great. Reach high. And let this document keep you focused on the bigger picture & inspire you to live a wonderful life.

At the bottom of this blog post, in the post script. you will find some thought provoking questions of self inquiry to get you started. Some questions are from my own spiritual tool kit & others, are inspired ideas from some of my fave books ever.

There are no rules here. Journal some responses to the starter questions & let your heart guide you. From there you can’t go wrong.

 

 

MY 2016 MANIFESTO

This year is my year. I will be the one who made it.

I will step up, show up & rise up everyday as an example to myself & others of what is truly possible when one decides to be the best version of themselves no matter what.

I will live my life with pride about how far I’ve come & with optimism about how far I can still go.

I will choose to be happy.

I will live with the knowledge acquired firsthand that transforming your mindset can completely heal your life.

Whatever challenges I may face or how hopeless things may appear, I will remember that as long as I am alive on this Earth, all things are still possible … breakthroughs, healings, restorations, unforgettable triumphs, awe inspiring miracles & life long dreams come true.

I will search for goodness & blessings even in tough times, because when I focus on reasons to be grateful, reasons to smile & reasons to celebrate, I notice more of the same everywhere I look.

I understand that it takes a strong person to be vulnerable & I know that when I share my story & what I have learned, I help others to see their own lives from a brave new perspective & embrace their own experiences with renewed compassion & profound insight.

I will lean into peace even during the most punishing of storms. Because I know that when I do, I build my spiritual muscles exponentially & my resilience quadruples.

I will strive to love & accept myself more every day. I honor the healing power of forgiveness, kindness & self respect & I promise to always back myself, stand up for myself, be my own best friend & my biggest fan.

My personal truth, fundamental values, unwavering self belief & my undeniable inner calling towards excellence will be my North Star of navigation. If I keep my attention there, I will never lose my way.

I will strive to live a self approved life at all times & will not buckle to or be worn down by what society dictates to me or by the opinions of others.

I will trust that everything happens for a reason & I will learn to appreciate all aspects of my healing journey. I will never feel ashamed by any of it. I will not be defined, pigeonholed or labelled by any challenge, heartbreak or suffering I have endured, but rather I will feel stronger, wiser & more wholeheartedly prepared by it for a Future-Self destination bigger than anything I’ve ever known.

I will remember, that nothing that has happened or ever will happen to me could make me unworthy or any less lovable. Who I am reaches beyond physicality. My true identity is found in my Spirit.

I will nurture the part of me that is most valuable & can never be broken … my character & integrity, my capacity to give & receive love, my brightest dreams, my inner spark, my individuality, my uniqueness & my connection to the Universe.

I will focus on my blessings & the goodness found everywhere because all it takes is a pair of willing eyes.

I will release any anxiety I may have about an unlived life and move forward assured that good things come to those who persist in relentless pursuit of their dreams & that every step in the right direction no matter how small, is one step closer to magic.

I will not allow setbacks to derail me or stop me from reaching my future. I will do this by learning the lesson within every experience, even the unfair ones & somehow turn any obstacle I meet into an opportunity to grow as a human being, refine my priorities & strengthen my resolve.

May I be ever curious, fearless, eager to learn, energized by my surroundings & may I find my feet as a leader.

I promise to provide my soul with the creative nourishment it craves & devote dedicated time in expressing myself with written & spoken word & in handiwork projects that allow my talents to shine.

I will declare myself an open recipient for awesome opportunities, limitless abundance, meaningful, loving & uplifting relationships, new adventures, unbelievable healing, joy, the warmest of hugs & wonderful new experiences.

Rather than lower my future vision to match my current circumstance, I will have the guts & audacity to raise my expectations to meet that vision head on and smile with steadfast expectancy for an outcome inevitable.

And finally, may I reach December 31 with a warm glow in my heart & exhale with genuine contentment knowing I did my absolute best & finished up my year a better person than when I started.

 

 

Happy New Year, Everyone & thank you for reading my 2016 Manifesto! May the year ahead be filled with many wonderful blessings for you & may you find the courage to ask yourself the tough questions so that you can become all that you were meant to be too.

 

 

 

 

Questions

• Who am I & what is important to me?
• Do I find what I’m doing each day of my life meaningful?
• What do I really want to do with my life & how can I craft my thoughts & actions to transform that vision into a reality?
• What am I doing, thinking or believing that is holding me back & what things am I prepared to do to change that?
• What & who do I really love?
• What are all the things I’ve been waiting to do along with all the excuses for not doing them?
• Am I proud of who I am & the person I am becoming?
• What am I really grateful for? Have I felt real gratitude today?
• Am I living my highest truth & serving my highest good?
• What reasons can I find to believe that tomorrow will be better?
• How can I find the strength to keep on believing in myself even on the difficult days?
• Am I taking enough bold & significant actions to reach my full potential?
• What steps must I take today to dramatically advance my health, career, family & purpose?
• What will my mission be from this moment on?
• What kind of person do I want to show the world each day?
• What do I want to create & accomplish no matter what?
• What will I do or experience that will help me feel fulfilled when I go to sleep each night?
• How can I be a channel for more love?
• How can I be of service in the world?
• What shall my ultimate legacy be?