It’s New Year’s Day and I’m sitting by candlelight thinking about 2016. It was a tough year and honestly, I’m happy to turn the page. That said, I’m also grateful for so much, especially a wonderful visit with my dad just before he passed. I thank God for that every day.

As I think about the upcoming year, I have no doubt there will be challenges. There’s so much happening on the planet right now and it’s easy to feel anxious about our future.

But I have faith.

I believe in us.

As we head into 2017, I’m focused on two things: Presence and Love. Both miracle makers.

I intend to invest more of my energy into being silent, to creating beauty, and to being gentle with myself and others.

I’d like to listen more than I talk, and to better hold the tension of the opposites so I don’t add to the polarization in the world.

I’d like to cultivate the spiritual maturity to choose kindness when my ego wants to win.

And while these intentions may seem touchy-feely, don’t be fooled.

I intend to fiercely protect people, our planet, and the precious beings we share our lives with.

Like a lioness, the Feminine doesn’t roll over, she roars.

And I intend to do my share of roaring this year…

Happy 2017!

Video of the Week

In case you’re like me and went to bed before the fireworks, you can watch them here.