Awareness is defined by what we think, feel and do. I want to encourage you to make this a year of developing your heart and becoming fulfilled on the inside.
Character is what develops our hearts. Make this a priority in your daily life. Spend time to find a new, better way to grow. This movement gives deeply.
In place of the typical resolutions, you’ll want to pick a few character traits as your New Year Intention. Write down practical ways to put them into action. Re-visit this in six months and share stories of times you successfully chose differently. Celebrate!
CHARACTER TRAITS
Accessibility – make myself approachable and easy to talk to
Awareness – being aware of what is taking place internally and externally so I can have the right responses
Benevolence – giving to others without expecting personal reward
Boldness – show the ability to take risks, be confident and courageous
Compassion – investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others
Contentment – realizing that true happiness is not found on the outside
Courageous – living without fear of the outcome
Creativity – approaching an idea from a new perspective
Discernment – understanding the deeper reasons why things happen
Discretion – recognizing and avoiding words, actions & attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences
Faith – confidence that good character actions will yield the best outcome
Freedom – give yourself the freedom to be you
Flexibility – willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my intuition
Forgiveness – letting go of those who have wronged me and not hold resentment
Generosity – sharing my energy so I can freely give to those in need
Gentleness – showing consideration and personal concern for others
Gratefulness – letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life
Humility – be modest of my own importance or be humble
Intuition – trust my gut as this is my inner being speaking
Joyfulness – maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions
Patience – the capacity to accept, tolerate delay or suffering without reacting
Security – structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away
Self-Control – rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right
Sensitivity – perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me
Sincerity – proceeding from genuine feelings
Tolerance – practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others
Truthfulness – honesty in your thoughts, actions and words
Virtue – the moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right
Wisdom – seeing & responding to situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances
Awareness is in your heart. I want to encourage you to grow that part of yourself in this new year. Happy New Year All!!
