Solutions instead of Resolutions

As the year ends, I think back to goals and desires that I had for this year. Did I accomplish any of them, or did they all fall by the waste side by March? Every year, the goal is to lose weight, gain financially, and to find love. Well, today I feel chunkier than normal, due to too much holiday cheer, my finances are currently strained, and well I haven't had any loving in a really, really, really, really, really, really, really long time. So I ask myself, what am I not doing right? Or is it how I see it? I must look at my life from a different lens. Though, I'm not at my goal weight, I have made strides with my fitness routine. I ran a 5 mile race, that never seemed possible or even a goal for that matter. I see muscle tone in my legs. Financially, I've been uber stressed, but I've also maintained, and opened up new doors of ways to attract income. I designed handbags and jewelry this year, which have kept some of my bills paid. I had several contract jobs that allowed me to stay afloat. Though a love connection was not made in 2011, I have dated, andknow what I like and dislike in a man ... Oh who am I kidding? This one is still a big enigma to me.

In 2012, I will think about solutions instead of resolutions. I've already started approaching my list of desires in a different manner. It's all in the phrasing. A while ago, I adopted the 'I desire' instead of the 'I want.' If you've read previous blogs, you might know that, I've adopted affirmations to keep me moving forward in life. Below I will share some of my favorites, that have become a part of my daily practice to keep me on track, when I feel a meltdown coming.

The more you say them, the more they become second nature, and will combat any negativity that seeps up. Some might say, Dena, you always have something negative to say, and that's why I've put the following verses in my head, to lessen the thoughts.

First and foremost is the prayer of protection.

The light of God surrounds me, The love of God enfolds me, the power of God protects me, the presence of God watches over me. Wherever I go God is.

For finances:

Infinite Spirit open the doors of abundance for me. I'm an irresistible magnet of all that belongs to me by divine right.

Recently, I revised this one to put more action to it.

Infinite Spirit has opened the doors of abundance for me. I'm an irresistible magnet of all that belongs to me by divine right.

I have wonderful work, in a wonderful way, I give a wonderful service, for wonderful pay.

So 2012 is all about making it happen. That was kind of disjointed.