2001, a year to define, consolidate

2001, a year to define, consolidate

By Tishy Bruce

JAKARTA (JP): The months of November and December, 2000 and
January, 2001 are months when the energy says: "Go Within". The
end of a year is a time to consolidate. The number 12 denotes a
conclusion of sorts: it is the number before 13 which has always
related to a void -- a space in time before the next dimension or
level.

These months also contain the number 1. The number 1 relates
to creativity and confidence. It also denotes individuality. Take
time during these months to reflect on what you have learned,
what you have been, and whether you are pleased with yourself and
your life.

The number 2 relates to cooperation and balance. However, this
is the later part of the year -- in the Northern Hemisphere a
time for reflection, for being quiet. In the Southern Hemisphere
it is a time for assessing the creativity of yourself as an
individual and, for many, a time to hone those creative talents
into a more concrete form.

If you are of European origin, however, you may well find that
you want to slow down but are influenced by the energy of the
Southern Hemisphere which is more spring-like. Therefore, follow
your inner guidance to recognize your own biological clock rather
than waste energy trying to be, for example, very creative when
all you really want to do is think.

This is a time to decide where you stand, and to take steps to
change any situations that are not conducive to your inner
integrity and balance.

It may well be a time when you ask questions like: "Am I doing
the best I can for my community (whether that is the community of
your family, or a broader idea of community)? Can I improve on my
impact? Do I take responsibility for what I produce?"

This has practical value. If, for example, you are the manager
of a bus company, have you yourself - personally - checked that
your buses are road-worthy and do not pollute the atmosphere
(thereby affecting the health of the community).

If your company produces food additives and colorants, are
they safe? Perhaps in these months you might take the courageous
stand to be the first company to serve 100 percent NATURAL
products (thereby protecting our future and current population).

Am I sending my children to a school that has teachers who
care, who are progressive and lateral thinkers (rather than
passive thinkers)?

Further questions could be: Am I as good at loving as I can
be? Do I love myself? Am I arrogant? What is love? What aspect of
my work gives me pride and joy and, if it doesn't, why? Can I
change my attitude about...? Am I being judgmental about ...?
What is happiness? Do I believe that I am owed by society? Do I
produce happiness, confidence and feelings of worth in myself and
others? What are my fears? Who or what produced those fears? Are
these fears truly valid? Am I afraid to define or expand on my
definition of "good"? What tools can help me to stay balanced? Am
I balanced? Do I cooperate with myself and others?

The number 0 -- of which there are a trinity in this year of
2000) relates to inner gifts and talents. Before this year is
out, ask yourself: Have I recognized and am I using my unique
talents and strengths?

The trinity of 0's means that this is the year to define and
consolidate your Self to bring it into a creative force.

This is the time. Use it.