I read somewhere that it is a Welsh tradition on New Year's Eve, at the first stroke of midnight, to open the back door to release the old year before opening the front door to greet the new. That little tidbit sparked an idea in me.
Why don't we put aside the tradition of a kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve and begin a tradition of opening our back doors to release the old year? We are people who love ritual and symbolism and this idea has both...and you can get that kiss a little later!
We can release our worries and welcome our blessings. We can release our fears and welcome love. We can release our anger and resentments and welcome new thoughts of peace and harmony. It means letting go...letting go of negative emotions, letting go of destructive attitudes, letting go of stirring up drama and trauma, and, in the infamous words of Nancy Reagan (or Nike!) just do it!!
This coming Thursday evening (12/31/09) open your back door and release all your worries, fears, angers, resentments. Literally see them blown away with the wind. When they are gone from sight, welcome new blessings, love, peace and harmony into your life. 2010 is the year you win!
