The segmentation of time is arbitrary ? a man made convenience.

In that framework, most of the western world is celebrating a new year ? a new start.

This is a opportunity for reflection on the past year(s) ? discovering what pleases us and what we would like to improve as we move on.

As time moves forward (or perhaps, in reality, we are moving forward through a stationary  unmoving ever present moment ? like space,) we are given the opportunity of evolution.

We are granted the possibility of change and improvement.

This is, for me, the purpose of life.

Thus once again we are at fork in the road.

Actually we are always at a fork in the road, where we can continue our old habitual ways of thinking and behaving or follow the unfamiliar, less tread path and develop new thoughts, qualities and behaviors.

Let us use this change from 2004 to 2005 as an opportunity to become who we really are ? to manifest more truly our most beautiful self.

The first step would be to meditate or contemplate on and describe that ideal self in words (written or verbal).

Here is an example

(Do not let this example limit you. Your description of your ideal self might be totally different)

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My ideal self is loving towards all, in all situations.
It is courageous - experiencing security and peace in all situations.
I am  confident of my ability to deal with life situations and events.
I am resourceful in dealing with changes and problems.
Freely creative in all situations.
I enjoy whatever I do.
I play and enjoy pranks and laughter.
I enjoy working, producing and creating.
I also enjoy freedom of expression ? writing, singing, dancing and celebrating life.
I care about my friends and listen to them  and am with them when they need me.
I do what is good nurturing and beneficial for myself and others.
I take care of my body and mind with healthy food, exercise and relaxation.
I am  understanding, kind and gentle with others ? as I would like them to be with me.
I forgive others as I would like them to forgive me.
I forgive myself as I learn from and cease to repeat my mistakes.
I recognize that I have many faults and much room for improvement.
I am comfortable with and accept pain, weakness, need and negativity in myself and others.
I experience unity with all beings ? human, animals and plants, and am very much interested in their well-being.
I am generous with my resources.
I share my time, money, energy and life force with others seeking the benefit fo the whole.
I need little for myself and thus have an abundance of time and energy for others.
I am honored to be able to serve others in various ways.
I experience a steady feeling of my inner self worth as an expression of the divine.
I am humble without need for recognition or affirmation.
I experience unity even with those who disagree with or criticize me.
I make time to meditate and experience my inner source.
I communicate with the Divine expressing my gratitude and choice to be purified, guided and used as an instrument of love, understand, reconciliation, unity and peace.
I perceive all situations and events as opportunities for growth, learning and becoming stronger.
I take total responsibility for my reality ? remembering that others are simply actors in the play I have written and am writing for myself.
I perceive my loved ones and others as fellow souls in the process of evolution.
I work for the joy of creation - bettering the world around me.
I am a happy person.
I share my happiness with others.
I am happy for other people?s happiness.

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Now it is your turn to describe your ideal self or your ideal soul mate, or your ideal work or your ideal life.

It is fun and will help you create the self and life you desire.

Enjoy