New Year's Resolutions and Affirmations

We can mobilize the power of our determination by setting an intention, making a declaration, and offering it as a sacred vow.... A vow becomes sacred when it draws upon our deepest desire, is connected with our life purpose, and serves the greater good.
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian from her book The Jewel of Abundance

We can take our new year's resolutions to a higher level by using the technique of affirmation. Create a positive verbal affirmation such as "I easily find all the resources I need to carry out my useful intentions." Repeat this verbally and in silence until it resonates by itself. Then rest in the conviction that helpful resolutions are gracefully supported by a friendly universe.