Blessings For The New Year
Make new determinations as to what you are going to do and what you are going to be in this next year. Set a program for yourself; carry it through, and you will find how much happier you will be.
~Paramahansa Yogananda, 1934
Our practice of meditation and spiritual inquiry give us insights into the true nature of happiness. After a while we come to the realization that real happiness does not depend of the items deposited on our doorsteps by Amazon or on the approval of others. Happiness is an inside job dependent on our consciousness and ability to filter thoughts and emotions which emerge in our mind. So the task of preparing for a better new year comes down to understanding what positive changes we can bring about in ourselves. What determinations are you considering at this auspicious time — the beginning of a new year?