Ringing in the New Year
Posted by Jana Groscost Matthews | Filed under Manifesting
A chilly mountain breeze whips across my neck as I strap on my snowshoes. It’s almost 8pm on New Year’s Eve 2009. The past decade has been a roller coaster ride; so many changes. Tucked away in my coat are two pieces of paper. One a list of what I intend to leave behind with the end of the year, the other intentions for the upcoming one.
The full moon dances gracefully among the clouds, playing a game of hide and seek. The gurgling river is drowned out by the crunch of my snowshoes cresting on top of the snowy trail. It’s a journey of solitude. It’s a ritual of release. The stillness of the forest parallels the peace I feel within.
We wind our way along the river, through the trees and rocks, stopping from time to time admiring the night sky. Rainbows of colors encircle the moon, reflections of the humid night air. Silently we trek, searching for the perfect spot.
This is our fourth New Year’s Eve together; each one different, yet special in their own way. For me, this New Year’s Eve is a quiet expression of gratitude for everything I’ve learned and healed. And anticipated growth for the many seeds we’ve planted. Climbing down the gradual slope, Jason thumps the ice with a ski pole, testing the water’s edge for safety.
We steady ourselves on the ice where I pull out my first paper. Holding it over my heart, I silently reflect and say a quick prayer for courage to let go. As I open my eyes, the full moon pops out of the clouds. My body bathed by the moonlight, it casts a shadow behind me from its bright beam. Striking a match against the box, I light the paper allowing the flames to consume the energy of my words, releasing them into the cosmos. At the last second I throw the fiery paper into the river. The burning embers drift away.
Jason follows suit, performing the same ritual with his paper. I can only imagine what’s on his paper. A few moments pass and I pull out my second paper containing my inspiration and intentions for the New Year. As I hold the paper over my heart, I express gratitude for the amazing journey I’ve been on. Ten years ago I would have never guessed I would be where I am today. Divinely guided, with occasional bouts of resistance, and astounding heaps of patience. It’s been a recipe for success.
An amazingly beautiful New Year’s Eve adventure focused on peaceful progression.
Peace and prosperity to everyone this year!
2 Responses to “Ringing in the New Year”
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Jessica Eleven - Consciously Birthing Says:
January 2nd, 2010 at 2:32 amWhat a delicious mental picture you’ve painted for everyone! I LOVE it! You two are so adorable =)
May you and your family experience a splendid 2010!
And definitely a Prosperous one!!Jessica
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Jana Says:
January 2nd, 2010 at 3:55 pmThanks Jessica! May you too have a fabulously prosperous New Year.
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To prepare for the manifesting, write down a list of goals or intentions you want to attract or issues you want to release during the lunar cycle. After the cycle is over, review your old list crossing off goals achieved and file it, then begin a new list for the new cycle. To maintain balance in your life, look at goals on several different levels including financial, spiritual, mental, emotional, and physically.