The dawn of a New Year brings with it the hope of a personal renewal… new aliveness, new dreams and the possibility that we can be our best selves and really expand into our potential. But, by the words of psychiatrist and WWII concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl, “What is to give light must endure burning.” In other words, in the continuous cycle of birth and death that is synonymous with change in our lives, in those moments our Light is tested by our Darkness. Have we practiced calming our nervous system so we can react more wisely (ie. be our Light) during this new challenge? Have we overindulged our fears or overstepped them rather than confront them to be Brighter this time?
Our hope is that this reflection worksheet will help you identify the areas where you are strong and growing… as well as the areas where you can recommit now to making a positive change. And with this, we hope you are blessed one thousand-fold for every act of grit, courage and self-compassion that you take. Enjoy!
REFLECT * EVALUATE
“What is to give light must endure burning” Viktor Frankl
- What is a metaphor for what I need more of in my life? What do I need less of?
- What are some of the sneaky ways I’ve been undermining myself this year? What are the excuses I’ve used?
- What were the obstacles, large and small, that have kept me from my full potential?
- What are the main fears that keep showing up for me?
- What are the ways I’ve shown up for myself this past year?
- What are the ways I’ve been courageous?
ENVISION
“Whatever you love, you are.” ~Rumi
- Who are the people I admire most in this world? Why? What are the ways I can be more of what I admire?
- If I were really being compassionate with myself this year, what would I do differently?
- If I were really challenging myself this year, what would I do?
- How do I want to feel this year?
MANIFEST
“Take the first step in Faith. You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“What is to give light must endure burning.” ~Viktor Frankl
- What is my plan this year to really confront and deal with the fears and pain that hold me back?
- What is my plan to care for my body, mind and Soul?
- What are the support systems (people and regular practices) that support me in being my best?
- What are the ways I commit to growing these support systems in 2021?
- Before I start on the Grand Things I have planned for this year, what are the small things I need to do this week to prepare?
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