This is one of the many useful tools I've learnt from Leonie Dawson's Shining year workbooks.
And it's one I have been doing every year since.

Its great in that it gives me a focus for the year ahead - 
A list of all the things that fill me up, that I'd love to do more of or achieve in the year. 

It works out to about two items a week, totally easy to achieve don't you think? 

Just imagine how amazing you would feel at the end of the year after ticking them all off!
And even if you didn't complete the list, which I didn't do in 2015, I can still say I did a hell of a lot of them and I had a year that I look back on very fondly as a result!

You see, the more you fill your cup, the more you have to give to others as you come from a place of fullness!

So here is my list ...

So I'd love to hear from you now. Have you been inspired to write your own list?
If so, what would be the first 3 things you would add to it? What fills you up?

I won't lie, it does take a little to get into the momentum of writing a whole 100 things.
But once you find your groove you may even find it hard to keep it within that number :)

Here's to you having an amazing 2016 filled with all the things you'd love to see/do more of in your life!
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Love, light and power to you gorgeous soul,
​Tash xo

So what did you do on NYE? 

For the days leading up to it, I was in two minds about what to actually do on the night. On one hand I had no plans and wasn't too phased if I didn't do anything and then on the other hand, I felt like I should do something. 

Being back in Perth, I knew I could return to my old ways, which in the past was to go out to some gig at a bar or club, have a few drinks (or maybe too many) and a boogie with mates….But it wasn't pulling me.

Not just because I  don't really drink any more, though I am long overdue for a good boogie. But rather I felt a stronger pull to close the year and welcome the new year with the energy and activities I wished to see more of in 2015.

So, I ended up spending the night on my own (not that I don't want to spend more time with others in the new year, I fulfilled that wish the next day). I had plans to do some goal setting, as well as a tarot reading for the new year and to get an early night so I woke up in the new year well rested and ready to go!  At home I had the opportunity to wish my family a happy new year as they headed out in their various different directions, whilst I grabbed my "big dream" tools and headed out to the beach to watch the final sunset of the year, say my goodbyes to 2014 and ended up writing my list of 100 things I want to do in 2015. 

This is one of my favourite activities from  Leonie Dawson's workbooks . 
The first time I did it I had some really specific things on my list which I found I didn't actually manage to complete by the year end which often made the list feel like a huge impossible to do list. So in the last couple of years I decided to make them a little more general, that is, things I love doing and want to do more of {with a few bigger goals} … overall, a lot more achievable! 

If you think about it, you could do 2 per week and by the end of the year you'll have done them all.

I love doing this list as it helps me keep in mind the little things that I love doing that make me happy and as Danielle LaPorte says in The Desire Map, 

"Subliminal Message: Feeling good is the primary intention!"

So here is my list in it's current state, in no particular order. Though I must admit there are a few which may be repetitive in nature and some I could do together {as in the picture above, thats about 4 in one :) } Plus I have made a few adjustments as others come to mind that I missed from the original cut.

Hope you are inspired to make your own list. 
Why not share your top 3 in the comments and let's keep each other accountable!

There really is no time but NOW to live your best life, now is there ;)
Tx

Ps: Important note: I don't see these like resolutions, just another way I put my wish out there for the type of year I wish to experience. Remember, energy follows thought!!

As one year draws to a close and another begins, we are often quite naturally drawn to reflect on the year that was as we look forward to the year ahead. Over the past few years, particularly since I came across  Leonie Dawson's workbooks, I've realised the importance of consciously closing off one year and setting intentions and dreams for the next. 

There are many ways we can do this. And it is very much each to their own. 

But in case you're new to this or stuck at a lose end this year, let me share with you some tools I have found useful which I am using this year to dream up my best year yet.

As I mentioned, for the last few years, I have been using Leonie Dawson's workbooks to both close the year ending and dream and plan for the new year. I particularly love the closing ceremony for the year that's been. This is such an important step that should not be overlooked as it gives us a sense of closure. Being able to look back to acknowledge the lessons learnt, our accomplishments, and all we have to be grateful for, allows us to embrace what we wish to carry forward into the new year, and release what we are ready to let go of. Leonie has workbooks for both Life and Business planning and they are full of creative ways to consciously choose the life you wish to create!

Now, to be completely honest I can be a bit of a FOMO when it comes to courses and books. That is, I suffer from a Fear Of Missing Out. In the past, if I heard of something transformational, I would often buy it. Only issue is I don't always implement everything I learn. Hence, 2015 for me is the year of implementation and I'm doing things a little differently.

Danielle LaPorte's Desire Map was one such book, wAs she says, "Everything we do is driven by the desire to feel a certain way."ith the subheading of "A guide to creating goals with soul", I couldn't resist it. I listened to the audio book on my way up the east coast but as I bought it on e-book and was too busy exploring and not on my laptop much, I didn't get to delve into it or implement it as I wished to. I am choosing to use it now in combination with Leonie's workbooks, as the basis is to focus more on our Core Desired Feelings rather than physical goals. This makes a lot of sense to me as I know it's definitely true for me that I am pulled by my emotions in life. I have had the question "How do you wish to feel?" on repeat in my head as I contemplate my core desired feelings for 2015. These feelings will then influence all I do and the so called "goals" I have rather than setting a traditional resolution. As Danielle LaPorte says, 
"Everything we do is driven by the desire to feel a certain way."

The final piece of my New Year dreaming puzzle is my Daily Dream Creator. Unfortunately I heard that they have sold out, but you never know there could be one or two floating about or they may do another print run. Doesn't hurt to ask :) This is a mega planner for dreamers, and as I have some big dreams for 2015 I decided to go all out and buy myself one of these for Christmas. There are other planners along the same vein so you could look for one that suits you. What I loved about this one particularly were the pages for yearly, monthly and quarterly goals. These are great to help me keep my goals and intentions from Leonie's workbooks in mind throughout the year and not just for January. These sorts of things are really important to factor in if choosing a planner of this sort. Plus each day has a section for your intention, top 3 things to do, what I am grateful for and a few other sections, and one I'm particularly keen on for keeping track of money matters, which is one of my big goals for 2015. 

So there you have it, the 3 tools I am using to dream and create my best year yet. I will share more about the process in future posts and keep you posted how my dreams are tracking :)

May 2015 be your best year too!

Love and blessings, 
Tx

PS: The pic above is my 12 month "oracle" spread one of many great activities from Leonie Dawson's Life workbook. I've used my Wild Unknown Tarot cards, which I adore and plan to use more of this year. Aren't they beautiful!

I would love to hear from you in the comments below, your answer to this question...

2013 was a tumultuous year, and one I am quite happy to say goodbye to, and yet a strange gift was born from its challenges. The closing ceremony I did last night, from Leonie's Amazing Life workbook, helped me to really appreciate this. The gift was the opportunity for me to bare witness to the depth of my shadow, the power of my "pain body" as Tolle calls it, and the insanity of my mind.

Sure it didn't always feel like a gift when at times it had me hit massive lows, feeling the victim, frozen by overwhelm, ready to give up and questioning everything. There was even a point where I questioned my yoga practice.

But the true gift...
The opportunity for transformation!
The lesson in observing the patterns, being able to bring acceptance, then love to them 
and ultimately the opportunity to choose a different path when the one I see before me no longer serves me.

This is what I choose for 2014.

My intention is to set my soul free and allow it fly. 

To feel the fears and do it anyway. 

To listen to my heart  and choose the path that makes every cell in my body sing.

To keep to that path with unwavering determination and choose my soul every time!

Sure I don't expect this path not to come with challenges, and in a way, I realise I have been on this path all along. 

But this time I am awake!

I am aware of my choice.

I am committed to the path more so than ever before.

Will you join me?

Safe & Happy New Year wishes to you all!! 

Thank you for your love and support this year. Words can't express my appreciation for you being there! 
May you Dare to make your wildest dreams come true in 2014! 
Infinite gratitude & love, 
Tx    

Dare to Be 
by Steve Maraboli

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are tough, dare to be tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.

When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.

Dare to be the best you can –

At all times, Dare to be!

Don't know about you, but this year has been beyond challenging and I'm ready to end this year with a bang and I'd love you to join me. Some of you may know that I pretty much lost everything 6mths ago, love, home and financial security. Though it's brought up the ego and it's roller coaster ride of emotions, it has also made me ask the big questions again of "who am I?" and "what is my purpose?" And when you ask these questions, not sure if you've experienced this, but whatever no longer serves you usually falls away or comes up to be witnessed so you can let it go. The later was the case for me with some hard truths to be faced. In realising who I didn't want to be and who I wanted to be the DareDreamDo concept arose. 

DARE to be strong enough to let go of the old & the patterns, to step out of your comfort zone & into your zone of genius. 

DREAM your biggest wildest dreams and never stop believing they are possible. 

DO, one action at a time to bring your dream closer to reality every day. 

Are you in? 
The first step is to DECIDE! 

Even though I'm so ready for this, I must admit it also scares me to post this as I can feel the ego putting up resistance already. Hence why it has only gone up at this late stage of the day and even more reason to post this for accountability. 

Hope you'll join me. 

Let's Dream Big together!!!

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Tx

Ps: Sincerest apologies for the huge hiatus from the blog. Life has been a bit tumultuous to say the least and some time was required for healing and regrouping. Will share more about this another time soon.