The name January comes from Janus (Ianuarius), which comes from the Latin word for door (ianua). In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of the doorway. We'd like to use this symbol as a way to inspire greatness every time you walk through a doorway.
Every day we pass through dozens of doorways. We move into and out of rooms, our home, our business, our car, perhaps an elevator, even our closets. A simple and powerful practice is to use the moment we pass through each doorway as an opportunity to consciously shift our energy back to gratitude and celebration. It is a way of getting back on track with the world and with ourselves. Use each doorway as a time to give thanks, recite a quick prayer or affirmation, and center.
When we use this practice time to make good with getting centered, each doorway can serve to help restart the moment, creating the day and life experience we desire for ourselves. It is the quintessential opportunity for a "do-over."
Here are a few examples of inspired "doorway moments":
- I am my best right here and right now.
- I express kindness to all those I come into contact with
- I forgive myself for the negative way I have been acting
- I forgive those who I feel have wronged me
- I am a radiant expression of energy and aliveness
- This is the best day of my life
- I am grateful for this day and all that I am accomplishing
- I am productive and brilliant in all of my endeavors
- I am a loving parent and spouse
- I choose healthy foods because I know they support my best work and energy throughout the day.
- I celebrate myself and what I stand for
Share your experience with your family. Get everyone involved in the process. Journal the changes that you see in yourself and your loved ones as you participate in doorways to greatness.
