2020 is Not the Year Any of Us Imagined

2020 is not the year any of us imagined.  Life was suddenly cancelled as everything began shutting down and suddenly the world will never look the same.  We are here now for a reason.  Finding our way through pain and disappointment with love and grace is our journey. 

Disappointment set in when a dream trek to Nepal in April was postponed to October and now indefinitely.  Weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations cancelled.  Business meetings and events all over the US and abroad suspended or are now virtual.  And then came the fires in our beautiful communities leaving us locked in doors as toxic air filled our dark skies.  2020 grounded us and changed how we live every single moment of every single day.

But when I look at 2020 through my rear view mirror I find so many incredible lessons and gifts that have changed who I am and guide me to a future that excites me.  Each of these have their own story and life lesson.  In a few simple words, these are simple steps I took to capture 2020 lessons I learned looking in my rear view mirror.

I turned 66 this past week which qualifies me for social security.  Funny thing is I can’t seem to get myself to apply for it.  You would think I would run for that check.  But I don’t feel 66.  It even feels strange to write that number now.  But with 2020 Vision from my rear view mirror I see that it is a number that marks the wisdom and awareness these 66 years have brought me.

I am grateful for every experience, bit of knowledge, every breath and word I get to write. This life is our journey to create and own.  We all have stories inside of us.  Make your  life a hero's journey.  Choose to rise to the challenges and soar through the pain and fear that can cripple us.  Dig deep and commit to find the lessons and stay in love and grace.  

Here are my daily commitments to capturing 2020 vision which will inform your life moving forward. 

• Commitment - in order for change to happen you need to create a new behavior.   It all begins with a decision and commitment to consistent time every day to look into your rear view mirror.  
• Reflection - grab a journal and look deeply at what emotions and thoughts come up. Search for the lessons this year brought and write them down.  It is in our awareness, consciousness that patterns show up so they can be released
• Breath deeply - Without our breath, we would be dead. So it’s funny we didn’t learn in school how to master the breath.  How it can calm, energize, focus us and move healing energy through our body.  It is our first line of defense keeping us heart centered.
• Nourish and honor your body - this is the only vehicle you get in this life.  It has simple needs.  Plenty of water, green healthy foods, long walks in nature, peaceful moments of rest.
• Make a list of your superpowers.  What you love to do the most.  Where your heart sings.  My passion is helping people imagine the opportunities in the world today to bring your superpowers to serve.  The world has changed

By the way… all of these actions are free.  The only cost is your time and this is the moment to become conscious of how you spend it.  It is your most valuable asset...not money.

Will you commit.  If you are scared or having trouble, grab my hand.  We need more leaders in the world.  I believe in you and your story.  You are so worth it.