Direction for 2009

Well I was pleased with how 2008 turned out in many ways.   Out with  the Old The main reason was in terms of maintaining calmer  emotional states throughoutvarious situations. My old way of living was overly reacting either withfear(avoidance, shyness, feelings of helpness and despair) or anger(attackingothers verbally, temper tantrums, extreme tension, hostility etc...). IN WITH THE NEW!!!  2008 was the first year when I  started to consistanly apply some of the conceptsI have studied for years. One is to stay in the moment as much as possible. Not onlyhave I experienced more happiness and joy doing this but it does help when dealingwith tendencies toward angry or fear. The idea is to detach and then notice one'sthoughts, body sensations and desires. In the moment one can decide how to react and CHOOSE TO SAY OR DO NOTHING, REACT IN A CONTROLED WAY OR LEAVE THESITUATION IF IT IS OVERWHELMING. The result more peace, better relationships, lessconflict and more respect between oneselve and others.   2009 is about ACTION for me. COURAGEOUSLY AND CONSIOUSLY making my DREAMScome TRUE instead of DREAMING ABOUT THEM!! How I am  Planning to dothis you will notice in my  GOAL SECTION.   TO EVERYONE I WISH PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN 2009 AND ALWAYS!!!