As you are poised to step into the energies of a brand new year, we encourage you to declare what you wish to experience by embodying it, rather than powerlessly wishing the new year will be good. BEing what you wish to experience more of is using your authentic power, while wishing for things to happen for you is indicative of feeling less than powerful and hoping to be rescued.

You get to set the energetic tone for all that you do! The grandest declaration you can make to the universe is to announce through your own energy who you are and what you intend to experience, so go forth, Dear Ones, fearlessly, joyously, excitedly, and create a year that reflects all that you are and all that you desire to do. ~Archangel Gabriel

If you feel the desire to reflect on the year that was, here is my simple ten-minute way of celebrating and releasing 2014. Three simple questions for you to answer.

You can grab a pen and paper right now and play along as you read, or if you enjoy the ambience of rituals, find a quiet spot at the beach, take a picnic rug to the park or light some candles at home. The setting is up to you.

But remember: It’s better done than perfect.

1. What can I thank the Universe for?

This is your chance to go on a rampage of appreciation, and list everything that made your heart dance this year. It’s a gratitude-fest and all of your best memories are invited.

Why does it matter? 

Because no matter how many goals you kick, goods you acquire, riches you amass or lovers you meet, you will never feel true and sustainable happiness until you master the art of pausing to soak up and appreciate all of your blessings, gifts and successes.

How beloved I, God, am.

I, God of My Beloved One, how loved and loving am I. I reach into your heart, and I warm your heart in My heart. I blow on your heart gently and then place your heart back as I would put a baby in its cradle. Your heart is at home with Me, and your heart feels treasured as it is meant to feel. Your heart is meant to recognize itself as a treasure, a kind of communication point between Heaven and Earth until, in your awareness, that there is no distance or difference between the two just as there is no real difference between your heart and Mine.

There has been a fine mix-up of Our hearts. Your heart is Mine. Mine is yours. The difference is in point of view. The difference is in vantage point. The heart is made of feelings, yes, and yet much more. Your heart is like an over-soul. The physicality is one thing. The essence and clarity of your heart are ever so much more.

Unclothed, unstraightened, your heart is a vast calling-card that you leave everywhere so that it is available to be picked up by everyone in passing. You do not keep your heart so much in reserve. You allow it to be observed, noticed, seen.

Your heart does not give a hard-sell, naturally. It is more that your heart is an offering. No one has to drown in your love. It isn’t exactly that you give your heart away free. Yes, you don’t charge for it, yet your heart is sacred and you know its full value. Your heart is not exactly a candy machine. Your heart is aware of its value to everyone, most especially its value to Me.