Now that we’re half-way through 2007, it’s time to take a look at that New Year’s resolutions you made.
You do remember it, don’t you? (Or are you one of those people who say her New Year’s resolution is to NOT make any resolutions?)
Whether you have goals or not, there comes a time when you want to create something fantastic in your life, but you feel…stuck. Maybe you haven’t made much progress. Or, maybe you had a strong start, but your commitment and desire are fading faster than the chocolate crème Oreos in your kitchen cabinet.
The good news is…you’re probably moving ahead faster than you think. After all, any cause or action set in motion has a eaqul and opposite reaction. Sometimes, your desires just take a while to sync up with the Universe.
In the meantime, there is a “sure-fire” way to speed up the process. I’ve tried it, and it works. To see your goals come to fruition, you must release all negativity, resentment and regret.
Oh, and you have to set something on fire. Preferably in your own backyard. (Or maybe your fireplace, but we don’t use those much in Phoenix.)
I first read about building a “green fire” from one of my favorite authors, Sonia Choquette. She explains the fire works because it signals to the Universe that you are liberating yourself from mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles. Once this happens, you can make a fresh start.
Here is the process for developing a green fire.
What You Need: paper, pen, pot, tin foil, Epsom salt, rubbing alcohol, matches.
1) On a piece of paper, write down all of the things you want to release at this moment. Maybe you want a new job, or you’ve been arguing a lot with your significant other. No matter what the situations, conditions or people are, write it all down.
2) Get a deep pot and line it with tin foil.
3) Pour two cups of Epsom salt into the bottom of the pot, and then pour enough rubbing alcohol over the salt to cover it.
4) Place the pot in a safe place and away from anything flammable.
5) Take a match (sometimes you need more than one), light it, and throw it in the pot.
6) Once the fire starts burning, take your paper and acknowledge you are placing it in the fire to release your fears, anxieties and doubts. You can do this with a short prayer, or a simple affirmation like “I bless all that is here and I release it with peace.”
7) As the fire burns, think of how nice it is to be free of that old, negative energy. Set your intention to move ahead in your life.
8) Stay with the fire until it burns out. Once the mixture of salt, alcohol and ashes cool, you can throw it away.
The green fire has become a ritual for my husband and me on New Year’s Eve. At the stroke of midnight, we light our fire and huddle together under the stars. As the fire burns away our old frustrations, we talk about our hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.
Green fires don’t have to be a one-year thing, either. About two months ago, I was upset about some things in my life. I wanted to find a way to earn extra income for our family, and it just wasn’t happening fast enough.
I decided to build my green fire and release my anxiety and tension. Within two weeks, I was contacted about a freelance public relations job.
Try the green fire sometime and see what happens. What have you got to lose, besides worry and aggravation?
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