This year has been such a time of reflection and doing what I said, I would always do 'some day'.

 

I've really taken time to decide what I want to dedicate myself to in the New Year and what I will let go of  -- in all areas -- Mentally, Physically, Spiritually, Career, Fun, Education, Materially, Business and in my Relationships -- to myself and others.

 

The past few years, prior to this year, was extremely trying. This year fortunately has been amazing!

 

Four years ago, after filming my documentary across the nation, I came back to Los Angeles and  was exposed to  toxic mold.

 

As a kid, I was highly allergic to mold  and in my adult life it almost killed me.

 

I couldn't have been more excited and at the 'top of my game' then when I got back after being on the road for 2 1/2 months, traveling across the   nation,     6, 150 miles, with my two dogs and interviewing some incredibly inspiring  people who had gone through insurmountable obstacles(who knew I would end up living the theme of my own documentary latter on).

 

I was so excited about all the people I'd met and what was happening with the show.

 

It has  pretty much taken all of this time to recover  -- in many areas.  I can say, I am on the upswing and I feel great!

 

This past year, I've allowed time to  reflect and do a lot of the things I've always wanted to do and thought I'd get to 'some day'.

 

During this year of EXPERIENCING my life, I  came up with some answers to life, that I would like to share with you.

 

First, I really get that there is no time to be afraid. Time and Life go so fast. 

 

Second, If there are things I would love to do in my life, I need to go ahead and step into the experience 'as if' it is already happening now. I need to be the me of that experience now. The Universe will and does find away for my dreams to come to fruition. But, sometimes I need to 'act as if' first.

 

Third, I love my clients. I've been so incredible blessed to work with the most amazing people in my workshops and individually. Thank you for allowing me to have a glimpse into your life. 

 

Fourth, if there is a desire that I have that is still unfulfilled and I still feel it knocking on my soul, it is meant to come to fruition. I still must go for it, even if I feel, it is too late, I've missed the boat, I don't know enough etc.   

 

Fifth, because of that 'knocking' it is pushing me to heal whatever I need to heal and step into the full expression of me.

 

Sixth, I thank my soul for 'the knocking'. It is pulling me into the new me. Imagine pulling yourself into your future self and experiencing that future you now -- something to ponder!

 

Seventh, I've learned the importance of fully expressing myself, verbally  and  emotionally -- I'm learning to be more vulnerable. I see that this tells the Universe what I want in my life. Speaking my truth is for me. It designs the ethers in the cosmos and bring me my highest good. If I am hiding,  in any way this gets reflected back to me in my world somehow -- something gets hidden.

 

Eighth, EVERYONE, I come in contact with is there for me to see myself. Somehow, they are giving me the opportunity to experience me, who I am or to bring me an experience in order to evolve.

 

Ninth, EVERY experience I have, I have called it forth somehow. I've brought it into my life. The great and the not so great.

 

Tenth, If I don't 'feel' great, If I feel 'off' -- I need to get back on track. Either by, journaling, looking at who I'm hanging out with or asking myself -- Is there an action that I need to take that have not taken yet?

 

Eleven, LOVE. Fully, love myself and others. We are all connected.

 

Twelfth, every seemingly obstacle  is an opportunity for growth. There is always a silver lining. Obstacles are what I see when I am not fully heartedly FOCUSED on my goal.

 

Finally, LIVE. Live now. Do whatever it takes to fully experience the richness of who I am.

 

Thank you for listening.

 

If you have a question or would like to share with me some of what you've learned from this past year and what you would like to let go of for the New Year please write to me at monique@moniqueguild.com.