Resolutions are so 2010. Themes, baby!

No resolutions. Because those are lame-sauce status. But, a good friend 'o mine suggested I choose some 'themes' for 2011 to live my year by. At first I was a bit hesitant, as a whole year of following, abiding by themes seemed a little constrictive. Too much of a commitment. Then I realized that my ex-type A was coming out inside of me, thinking I would have to Bikram-style commit to four themes and hold them through to the next year til 2012 claps its hands and screams "Switch!" Ok, enough with the Bikram yoga jokes. Anyway, I decided to choose four themes/symbols of sorts that seem to resonate with me. And I decided to throw them out there, and set them as free-flowing, open intentions...

And so. A bit on each of my themes....

Theme #1 WATER:
A bit obvious for those that know me...but for real this year.
Flow. Ride the waves. Crash into the shore and swim right back out. Make my own flow. Fill the spaces I inhabit with my presence and breath. Be more flexible. Embrace natural transformations and states of being.

Theme #2 GRAFFITI:
Grab a can of paint and spray it up! Just kidding! Never would I ever...unless I were allowed.
Make and leave a positive, inspiring"mark" on the people, communities, and spaces I come in contact with. Find the art in everything. Creative inspiration. Strong and soft impressions. Use more words and Let the necessary speak for itself. Communicate effectively. More color.

Theme #3 The Cowrie Shell
More pink.
Symbolic of the feminine. Strength of the Ocean. Goddess Protection. Humility. Respect of self. Prosperity. Embrace the feminine. Honor the body. Honor the spirit. Follow the intuition. Trust.

Theme #4 The Double Spiral
Cycles have been the presiding routes the last few years of my little life, and so I want to encourage the new routes which spirals allow for...
Turning inward in order to extend outward. Continuous growth. Exploration of inner life and manifestation of outer soul. Balance. Routes. Movement. Interconnectedness.

Light to guide. Dark to learn. Root to live.
~Be.