Being January and the beginning of the year, the word "forecast" has multiple meanings. Ironically (or coincidentally?) I'm writing a chapter on fate and destiny and precognition for a new book I'm working on. 

One thing about living in Aspen, or in any ski resort town, is that almost any kind of winter weather is good. Sun's out? Great! Let's go skiing! Snowing? Great! We need it! Let's go skiing! The only "bad" weather is rain (which would melt the snow and create crappy skiing conditions); or not enough variety. 

So "forecasts" are pretty important in helping you plan your day (or week), even if you decide to take a day off from skiing. 

As we start the new year, we look forward to the potential for the next 365 days. In some cases, it's trepidation and in others it's excitement. Just like some of us would "read the book" of our lives, and others prefer to stay in the dark and watch it unfold in time. Some check the forecast and prepare, and others look out the window.

How about you?

The "theme of the day" appears to be energy. It's a subject that keeps popping up all over the place.  So, what is energy? How does it work? 

Without getting too deep in this post (which I'll reserve for the book I'm working on now), I will say that this theme of "energy" is probably the best New Year's resolution I've seen. Let's break it down…

"Become more aware."  That alone is the best advice there is. Become more aware of everything. What you eat, how you spend your time, who you associate with, what gets your attention.  

"What is really worth." How do you define what – and who – is "worth" your time and energy? Does the activity elevate you or drain you? 

"Your energy." What is "your energy?" I created an activity to monitor your energy level, and it's pretty interesting. Personally, I'm quite aware of how my energy flows as it relates to productivity and creativity. It helps me manage my time and schedule. For me, I am freakishly efficient for the first 4-6 hours of the day. Then I take a "physical break" by doing some kind of physical activity – usually skiing or hiking (or, before moving to Aspen, going to the gym). Then for the rest of my day, I lose my "edge" of self-motivation and the "window of creativity" closes. 

But, still, I could benefit by becoming more aware of my actions. Of the things that might not be "worth my energy."

So – here's today's theme song. Enjoy!

New Years Day.  The day of new beginnings. A chance to start over. A blank page. 

As someone who is constantly aware, re-thinking my life and practices just about every day, I'm not inclined to set "resolutions." But I do love the idea of a fresh start. 

Given my experiences of the past year, if there's anything I'll be extra-aware of this new year is to be prepared for anything. And to try to maintain a "sense of adventure" as it unfolds. 

When I wrote the "Very Special Epilogue" to Volume III of my DUET stories novels, I was inspired to write the following quote:

“Fear doesn’t come from lack of love; it comes from lack of trust.  The solution is to trust yourself, to trust each other and to trust your connection with the Source of all Love and Light. To trust God." 

If I have any resolution – or revolution – it would be this.

In the meantime – here's wishing you a new year filled with love and trust.