Excitement mounted as the finishing touches were added to the video of my read of Born Free, my chapter to be included in Pebbles In The Pond: Transforming the world, one person at a time (Publishing in May 2012).   I loved the entire creative process.  Revelling in each aspect,  from the writing of the chapter through to designing the video, recording it,  selecting images, liaising with Graeme, The Video Guy,  on the editing process and finally sending the link to my awesome social media navigator, Tami, so that she can spin her wonder with it on the web to serve the rippling pebbles transformational community - and you!  

As I sat back sipping mango-chilli tea uplifted by completion, enjoying the fabulous results of hours of mindful work,  I asked myself: "What did you learn and what would you really like to share that may be of use to others?" 

Let me share the underbelly of the project, so that you get a glimpse not just the glamor, but also of the guts of gathering this small work together.  For my 7 Keys to Calm, Productive, Purposeful Planning read on.

What a whirlwind start to the Chinese Year of the Water Dragon!  I have it on the best authority that this year brings messages of change.  Shifts in consciousness are promised for the months ahead, as we'll witness the collapse of mechanisms and icons established under an old order.  A polar shift that has already taken place heralds reform, whether we like it or not.

It's time to get your house in order! Which means first and foremost, sorting out YOU!  Set aside time to contemplate the bigger picture, as well as taking care of personal transformation to meet the inevitable changes afoot.  You might like to ask yourself: "What has meaning and heart for me?"  and intend to bring in more of that! Your resilience and what you can offer the world has never been more important than at this time.

Equip yourself with my proven eight fold approach to take you step-by-step to an increase in certainty and ensure your success - whatever success means to you. Best be prepared!

You have something extraordinary to contribute, right? 2012 is your year, isn't it? (And if it isn't, what would it mean to you if it was?)  If you knew how to produce lasting results would you? Of course you would.  95% of those who set New Year's resolutions never complete on their promises to themselves.  

Here is my Align in Nine to Shine Formula to take you step-by-step through what to do to

• kick off congruently
• keep going with passion and 
• find your finish-line

So that you can have your most fulfilling year yet.  By following this process you will define where you have been, clarify where you are now and identify where you want to head.  The Align in Nine to Shine will provide you with an easy to follow blueprint to give you what you need to come up with your simple map to set up your year so you keep motivated to grow and to make your difference.