Started the new year with a BANG!

Let me start out by saying, it was not a good "bang".  I felt like I was shot down when the new year began.  I ended 2013 on such a high and I expected 2014 to welcome me with open arms. Instead I felt like I was tripped over as I walked into the new year.  I started 2014 with a lot of resistance.  I'm dealing with a lot emotionally right now, and am just trying to sort it all out.

Health-wise, most of my healthy eating habits went out the window in December.  I was stressed preparing for my vacation, then while on vacation I was trying to acclimate to the weather, family, friends, and the stress of the holidays.  I did better than expected with food.  I didn't go overboard at all, but I also wasn't eating as healthy as I would've liked.  Still, I was proud of not pigging out.
Ever since I came back to San Diego I've been on an emotional rollercoaster.  Don't get me wrong, I was happy to be back (especially back to warmer temperatures), but I was missing my loved ones.  I was feeling lonely and vulnerable.  To top it off I felt totally off balance and unsure of what my vision/goals were for 2014.

Financially, I am not where I want to be, but thankfully the clouds have parted and I am beginning to once again feel the abundance flowing.  I started out this year with a lot of fear about money (where was it coming from, will I have enough?).  I was freaked out.  I spent way too much on my trip for the holidays so when I came back it was like a rude awakening.  I prayed on it and decided to let go of the anxiety since it wasn't helping me move forward.  I took action by applying for jobs and contacting my temp coordinator.  A week later I had another temp assignment (this one for 2 months).  RELIEF!  I can once again save up, and this time invest in my future.  I also just filed my taxes and 60% of my refund will be nicely tucked away in savings.  The rest I plan to use for something useful, such as a class, but I'm not sure what for yet.

January was very rocky for me, but the main thing that helped me get through was meditation.  I downloaded a few guided meditation sessions, as well as have a "Meditation" station on Pandora (you can listen to it HERE).  The music helps me relax and I like to have it playing in the background as I'm praying or stating my gratitudes for the day.  Through the 4-week THRIVE COURSE I was taking I was able to determine what my main focus for 2014 will be.  I don't feel comfortable sharing what that goal is (yet), but just know I will for sure keep you posted on my progress.  I decided to take another session (my 3rd one) of Magical Manifesters to create a plan of action for this goal.

I previously shared my Resources for Positive Shifts where I list most of the tools which brought me to this point in my life. If you're looking for some change and clarity, this is a great place to start.

May the force be with us all! =)

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