Tonight is a New Moon. It’s time to set intentions.

I love using moon phases to chunk my projects (that directly relate to my longer term goals). I break down the projects into month-long tasks, using phases of the moon for direction.

For example …

Tonight’s New Moon is in Taurus. In general the New Moon is for setting intentions. I ask myself, “what are my goals and aspirations for the next 28 days?

Since it’s in Taurus (a sign of creature comforts, capital gains and tangible goods), I ask more specifically, “how am I investing my energies and indulging myself this month?”

-> What I love is that each month I can shift my focus to a different slice of the Wheel of Life pie.

-> What I also love is being guided by the amazing Irena Miller, my intuitive energy coach, who suggests channeling Taurus’ grounding and look at my long-term goals/purpose. Where do I want to be 5, 10, 14 years down the road?

The time for this exploring - for questioning - couldn’t be better. I will officially become an empty nester in 103 days.

Today, I will take time to ask myself if I’m still on track with my “Be” Goals (yes to all) - 

1. I want to be there for my loved ones …

2. I want to be an entrepreneurial leader …

3. I want to be a loving parent …

4. I want to be an adventurous partner …

5. I want to be a good friend …

6. I want to be a world traveler …

Set or continue my “Do” Goals (or what DO I do with the BE goals. I usually update them at the beginning of each quarter):  

1. Be there for my loved ones …

   1. Continue to exercise

   2. Make doctors’ appointments

2. Be an entrepreneurial leader …

   1. Write a book

   2. Be more visible

And so on …

Next are the action steps that usually change on a monthly basis …

1. Continue to exercise

   1. Rowing in the Spring to Summer Challenge 

   2. Rowing to reach 7 million meters

2. Write a book

   1. Edits for the intro

   2. outline the chapters

And so on …

Can I see myself with these “BE” Goals in 5 years? Yes. In 10 years? Probably. And that’s good enough for me right now.

xoxo

Wendy