The more conscious we are about our creative capacities, of our roles as creators, the greater the chance we will experience the divine satisfaction that comes from co-creating.

In my own experience, this has proven to be the case. When I was less aware, I was still able to achieve many things. I skipped two grades in school, started college when I was 16, traveled the world, attended graduate school, and ran half-marathons, among other things.

Unfortunately, I never felt much satisfaction from any of my achievements. In fact, I felt continual frustration. I was able to pile up degrees and accolades, but also accrued health problems, relationship difficulties, and emotion and mental angst.

Now, the completion of the most simple goal is grounds for joy. When I achieve event the smallest of my goals I am excited. As you probably know, I recently moved to Seattle.

Although this was one of my easiest goals to achieve, I feel a sense of true joy and satisfaction. That is not to say it is without trepidation, but there is a sweetness that is distinct to the conscious and detached achievement of a goal.

I again hypothesize that there are a number of reasons for this.

1.) Before, I was not conscious in creating my goals. I had things that I wanted to achieve, but I did not take the time, nor did I know how, to consciously dream big and create goals to move me forward.

2.) I was less aligned with the universe. Although this might sound esoteric, it is true. Before it was me pushing against the universe, struggling, now it is joyful co-creation. I am dialoguing with the rest of the world as an extension of myself.

3.) I was driven by external needs for approval instead of my internal well-being. Although I wasn't even aware of it, there were many factors influencing my goals that took away from the joy I could experience in conscious goal achievement.

4.) I was not able to be at peace regardless of whether I achieved my goal or not. This is another way of saying that I was unable to detach from the outcome of my desires.

As I have become more conscious, all of this has changed. I now have very specific goals. I took the time to come up with 101 goals for my life, and I am always adding to it. I read through my goals regularly. I pick goals that make me feel good, and I don't worry about what other people will think. I know that I can be at peace and maintain a sense of well-being regardless of whether I achieve a goal or not.

To get the most out of your New Year resolutions, I recommend you become as conscious with your goals as possible.

Consciously create them, consciously review them, consciously release them, consciously affirm your unshakable well-being, and experience the joy that you deserve as you achieve your goals and create a life that you love!

Wishing you a most abundant and joyful 2009,

Sarah Maria

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