Ever since I was young, I have always loved ringing in the New Year.  It has always been a special and potent time for reflecting on my past and envisioning the future.  As a kid, I always enjoyed the ritual of writing New Year’s resolutions. As a yogi, this ritual has morphed into what I call a New Year's Reflection and dharma exercise.  

About dharma
The word dharma comes from Sanskrit, and it refers to your unique purpose and passion in life. The dharma alignment exercise  is an opportunity to get clear on who you are, who you are becoming, what you stand for, and where you want to put my time and energy. The premise is that you are not entirely the same as you were twelve months ago. Hopefully you have evolved. That is the point! Hopefully you have learned and grown from the past year and have acquired new gifts and skills to take with you into the New Year.  

The Busy Month of December
If your life is like that of most North Americans, the month of December is intensely busy with activities, to-lists, gift lists and holiday events. Peace and tranquility may be what you want, yet for many, this month and the holiday season is far from peaceful.
 
Cultivating Peace: 
Yet, I believe in my capacity (and yours) to cultivate peace this month and and anytime.