January 1 may not be the true start of the year; instead, the lunar new year offers a more natural alignment. The discussion encourages reflection on personal achievements and challenges from the past year. Listeners are invited to craft their ideal day while ensuring their aspirations align with practical changes. Embracing transformation is key, as challenges are seen as opportunities for growth. Set intentions and connect actions to cosmic energies to unlock hidden potentials!
Recognizing that January 1st doesn't align with natural cycles encourages personal growth through reflection and understanding past lessons.
Embracing the Lunar New Year fosters intention-setting in harmony with nature, enhancing the effectiveness of personal and professional planning.
Deep dives
Understanding the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is centered around the first new moon of the year, not on January 1st, which is rooted in the Gregorian calendar. This emphasizes the natural cycle of the Earth’s journey around the sun, as the lunar calendar often reflects agricultural and seasonal changes. Many cultures align their significant celebrations with lunar timings, such as Easter and Ramadan, which shift based on lunar cycles. Embracing the Lunar New Year can provide a fresh perspective on planning and goal setting that is more in harmony with nature.
The Importance of Reflection and Clarity
January serves as a time for reflection, allowing individuals to take stock of their previous year and recognize their growth and experiences. Engaging in this pause promotes clarity and rootedness, enabling people to better understand what they wish to achieve moving forward. Rather than rushing into new goals, this approach advocates for acknowledging past lessons, which helps cultivate more fertile grounds for future intentions. The idea is to avoid reactionary living and embrace proactive living, focusing on meaningful changes that stem from deep self-awareness.
Aligning Life Goals with Natural Cycles
Setting intentions in alignment with natural cycles can enhance the overall effectiveness of personal and professional planning. By integrating the insights gained from past experiences and visualizing an ideal daily routine, one can shape a life that reflects their true desires and aspirations. This practice calls for regular assessment of current commitments to ensure they align with longer-term goals to prevent burnout and dissatisfaction. Embracing moments of cleansing and renewal, particularly around the Lunar New Year, can facilitate a deeper connection to oneself and enhance the manifestation of future aspirations.
Personally, I never vibed with January 1 as a new year…
I felt slightly slothy in comparison to everyone else starting Q1 objectives and “New Year New You” launches, while I was still in my fun bun reviewing my previous year and NOT hitting reply on anything. (Does that sound familiar for you too?)
In Episode 150 of With Love, Danielle we’ll dive into this and I’ll show you why and how to get in sync with natural rhythms and planetary cycles.
Because JANUARY 1 IS *NOT* THE NEW YEAR… not actually. Not seasonally, not energetically, not for thousands of years according to the LUNAR NEW YEAR.
Keep your calendar pointed in the direction you want to go.
With Love, Danielle
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