Thank God I have made it to see another year.  As I enter a new year of life for me there are three emotions that best describe how I feel: blessed, thankful, and full of high expectations regarding my future.  Blessed and thankful because I’ve been given and done so much.  Full of expectations because not only do I know my future will be greater than my past, I genuinely feel it.  I feel like I am on the brink of greatness – stepping into my destiny, maximizing my potential and being my best self — even though I believe that will always be a journey not an end destination.  I am excited for what awaits me (and for those connected to me) on the other side of 2011.  This is a new feeling and I love it.  With that said, on to my wish.

A few years ago I realized that I was too blessed to ask for presents on my birthday, so, rather than asking for people to give me things, I started a tradition of asking those around me to give to themselves instead.  Today’s request: given that 2012 is the year of the microaction, I would like everyone to choose a microaction they will take this month.  For those that missed it, a microaction is a small action that will create a ripple effect in your life that will propel you into your desired future (think butterfly effect).

People have already started focusing on microactions.  Last week a few folks did things like put on their gym clothes, commit to write at a certain time everyday, etc.  Little things.  My ask of you is that you choose one microaction you will take this month and commit to it.  As always, feel free to tell me what your microaction will be by leaving a message in the comments or sharing on facebook or twitter (#microaction).  If you’re not the social media type, share it with those closest to you or just write it down in your notebook.  Whatever you do, make the commitment to make it happen…your future is depending on it.

And finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: thanks for the support, encouragement and love over the last 3 decades of my life.  I promise you that things will only get better from here.  I hope we continue to journey together.  Here’s to the next 3 decades together.

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