Creating my Goddess Year: Closing 2009
Posted by Goddess Leonie on December 30th, 2009. Filed under: Courses and Kits, Joyful Goddess Life.
Hola beautiful hearts!
Thank you so, so, so, so much for all the orders for the 2010: Creating my Goddess Year workbook & planner. I’m just completely blown away by the orders that have rocked my inbox in the very, very best way. I just get all giddy inside thinking about all these goddesses around the globe dreaming up some magical years for themselves… it makes my heart well up with hope & love & joy.
I just want to say:
YAY US!
Or even… I just reminded this t-shirt I designed five years ago or so:
YAY TEAM GIRL!
hee hee hee!
Anyway… so thank you beautifuls… I hope the Workbook has been such an amazing experience for you already.
I’ve been having so much fun on Facebook hearing about all the goddesses printing theirs off, finding folders for it, filling it out… and I love some goddesses have been taking it to Officeworks to get it all printed off & bound. And I thought… things are *so* much funner when done together. So I’m going to share the journey of me filling out my own workbook out for my new year… and all the treasures that come up during it.
Let the journey begin!
It totally amuses me that I’m using my own Workbook here… but that’s the whole idea of it really! When I thought abou
I printed it off this morning…
First I decided I wanted to use a ring binder folder to make it more like a living document – one that I can keep adding too, like a scrap-journal.
I found this old red one in my cupboard and thought it would work perfectly!
But then… apparently not so much. I got distracted instead & went for a white one instead.
Mmmmm… purity and whiteness… ready for newness…
It was a little dusty from the cupboard though… so it needed a bit of a clean up.
And this cracked me up… when I went to the cupboard to get our vinegar spray to cleanse the folder… I had to be careful to choose the right bottle.
The left one is our Doggy Calm concoction that Chris made up – water and lavendar oil diluted together that we spray on the puppies to chill them out. And our cleanser, which is white vinegar and water.
Mmmm… homemade concoctions!
And the sparkly clean folder, with the cover inserted 
How it looked inside… I think I’ll keep adding piccies & more pieces of paper to it too
And then at this point… I got stuck.
I closed the folder, and felt like I wanted to ignore it. Like it was going to take too much energy. Like it was something I just didn’t want to dive into at all.
And I promptly went and sequestered myself away in bed for a couple of hours.
Me procrastinating about it totally took me by surprise, really. I was *so* looking forward to it, and was so excited about it! But yet… here I was – doing all I could to ignore it.
Late in the afternoon, as the sun began to set, I did the thing that always takes me out of that stuck, procrastinating place… I went outside.
And set myself up with a cup of lemonade, some big juicy dates, my folder, my puppy & a sun lounge.
My sweetie had just planted a whole heap of succulents in pots, and Angel was being her usual holy-adorable self.
And as I sat and stared at my folder… I realised something. I was resisting doing the Workbook because it meant reflecting on and celebrating and letting go of 2009.
And if there’s one thing I’m not that comfortable with – it’s looking back. I’m totally comfortable with moving forward, transition, change & transformation.
But look back? Muse on the past? Uck no!
I’m so much more used to dreaming up the future.
And so the Workbook showed me that medicine…
the medicine of completing, celebrating and recognising 2009.
So I started writing…
All the things I am grateful for.
My love. The most amazing partner I could want. Our love relationship.
Both of us knowing one day in May this year that new soul wanted to come into this world… and trusting and allowing it to come through.
Becoming pregnant.
Him saying yes to having another doggy – and getting Angel.
All the things I learned in the last year.
Trusting my intuition even more.
Learning how to be still.
Learning how hard burn out is.
Learning how to heal when I found a lump on my breast.
Learning how to grow from being a maiden to mother.
Learning how to let go of old relationships.
Learning how to build myself a mama’s cave.
All the things I’m proud of myself for.
Proud of healing myself.
Proud of believing in myself and following my big dreams.
Proud of creating so many things this year.
Proud of getting through all day morning sickness.
Proud of growing my sacred business to be profitable and abundant and a good place for other goddesses.
Proud of choosing my path, and my integrity, and my spirit, again and again.
And as I wrote, I got lighter and lighter.
I felt clearer and clearer.
When I ended with the Completion Circle page, I felt like I finally *got* 2009… what it was here for… why it was gifted to me.
And, sitting here at the precipice of the end of 2009, I see why mining it for clarity and treasures is a good thing.
Our lives are gardens.
And at the turn of the year, we can look around our garden.
See which weeds need pulling out.
See what beauty still blooms there.
See which older plants have given us a good harvest, and give thanks to Great Spirit for them.
See what needs tending to, and nurturing.
But I see what we are really doing…
is clearing space.
Tilling the soil.
Planting seeds.
For something new, and magical to grow and bloom.
At the end of 2009… I want to give thanks for all that has been gifted to me over the last year, and over my life.
And I tend the soil of my soul’s garden… knowing that my garden is going to bear fruits even more mystical, magical and life-changing in the next year.
Join me on the journey…
I would so, so, so love to hear about your journey of doing the 2010: Creating my Goddess Year workbook & planner… and see your pics too
You can add in the comments, or share about it on your blog & let us know your blog addy.
I’m envisioning a gathering of goddesses dreaming up a beautiful new year together…
And you are so welcome to use this button if you like!
And as an extra goodie… every goddess who shares about their Workbook journey in the comments or their own blog will go into the draw to win a laminated goddess art print from moi I’ll draw it in early Jan & send out a goodie bag to add to a goddess’ amazing 2010. Hooooooorah! 
Thank you for sharing this journey with me darlin!
Wherever you are at… I want you to know…
that you are magical… that you are loved… that everything is possible.
Because it’s true.
I adore you BIG!
December 30th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
DEAREST GODDESS LEONIE, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMPENDING MIRACLE AND THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THE 2010 GODDESS PLANNER WHICH MY HUSBAND, BRIAN BOUGHT FOR ME AS AN EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT. YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRING GODDESS WITH WHIMSICAL ARTISTIC TALENT WHICH I APPRECIATE GREATLY BECAUSE YOUR CREATIONS ARE RAINBOW KISSED! I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING MORE OF YOUR GODDESS INSIGHTS! YOURS MOST SINCERELY, THEE DUCHESS SATURDAY – CAMILLE HURLBURT!!!
December 31st, 2009 at 1:55 am
Thank you for sharing your own experience with the new 2010 Workbook. As you know, last night I was merrily gathering all the bits from YOU over the past year (and there’s so much!) I got everything in my pretty new blue 3 ring binder. I need more plastic sheets and paper to write on and dividers but then I’ll be ready to tackle old projects and new alike. I’m so excited about it and appreciate all your help, guidance and examples. I must also do some decluttering in my “craft” room because I can’t find a damn thing in it. So much to do–and a whole year to do it in. Love you!
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
You are just the most wonderful person, really, you are. You are just going to be the most awesome mother.
Sending you a hug from rainy, cold England.
Mel
xo
December 31st, 2009 at 7:22 am
Leonie, thank you. I found your site (and I can’t even remember how) in a time that I was realizing that my life deserves to be lovely and joyful in it’s great imperfection. I’m experiencing my Saturn’s Return, and my mind is rife with want for change. I think this book is just what I need to collect this energy and put it to use. Thanks for helping me give myself permission! (not to mention the use of the words dearheart, darlingheart, and love you bigbig)
December 31st, 2009 at 8:31 am
Thanks so much for your 2010 guide. I am someone who enjoys and learns from reflecting on the past, maybe thats why I really enjoy scrapbooking. I struggle with dreaming of the future. I don’t trust my instincts past the immediate time, something I really want to work on this year.
I now have 2 major goals to work on just for me – learning to complete projects (be it creative, reading a whole book or even just the housework for that day) and to allow myself to dream and create my future, to trust my instincts and just not allow time just to pass me by and life just happen to me.
Wish my printer didn’t die last night so I could finish printing out the workbook >-: I got to page 5 and it finally gave up the ghost. Or maybe it is just telling me to focus on the first step in closing 2009 (learning to complete) before tackling 2010 (learning to dream). Hmmmm, does karma work on IT equipment???
December 31st, 2009 at 9:37 am
WOW! This has been a huge year for so many and you have given us something so special to help manifest change in our lives, acknowledge the old, embrace the new and find that spark inside that we need to reignite every so often. You make it such a joy-filled journey, with the words you use, the whimsical rainbow colours and the honesty that you share with everyone, I’m learning from you how to relax into this creative process without being the perfectionist because if you let go, perfection flows! It’s all about trusting yourself, your instincts and that guiding light that illuminates the way. So I raise my chalice to all of us and ready myself to welcome the gifts, delivered safely, cupped in the hands of the Goddess!
Brightest Blessings!
Liza xo
December 31st, 2009 at 11:17 am
Leonie! You know how much i completly and utterly adore you and your precious work! You rock my world, u really do!!!! Your website has been an enormous gift in my life and i thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! You are truly incredible! You blow my mind! x x x x
December 31st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
[...] I was thinking of fabric-collaging the cover of my 2010: Creating my Goddess Year workbook & planner… but think I’ll leave it all lovely & white & pure like it is. [...]
January 1st, 2010 at 8:35 am
Oh, Goddess Leonie, this is such a wonderful workbook! You’re right though, it’s quite a bit of work to reflect on the past and write it down. I am just beginning, but I want to let you know how wonderful it is and how much I thank you for creating it! I have had a messy few years, and this is just what I need to release the past and move forward embracing the future.
Much love and hugs,
Laura
January 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Oh! I am so grateful for you all
Thank you for circling with me here!
Goddess Laura ~ Thank you so much darling woman… I am so joyful hearing that! I am wishing you SO MUCH goodness, light, joy & ease for your 2010… you deserve it sweet soul
Goddess Holly who is 21! I adore you so much hon… and I believe in you!
Goddess Liza ~ woman, truly, your words are sacred and powerful and potent. Thank you for blessing me with them. And may every gift you seek be poured deeply, generously and joyously into your chalice
Goddess Robyn ~ Amen & ho! to your big dreams and intentions dearest. And funnily enough – Mercury is now in Retrograde, so electronic equipment does play up during this time!!
Goddess Mel ~ I adore you. Thank you. Love you!
Goddess Loran ~ Consider my socks officially rocked off hon. As I read your words… this strange sensation came to me… that your goddess is coming back to you… re-emerging again! I am so excited for you darling… and I LOVE you!
Goddess Camille ~ Oh you sweet woman! I am so blessed that we have connected! Thank you for being you… and I so love that your husband has connected us! How in tune is he?
xoxoxoxo
January 2nd, 2010 at 4:55 am
Leonie,
I will admit I resisted getting this at first, why you may ask. Well I am trying to downsize my commitments and thought oh this is one more thing I’ll have to do. Then I kept seeing it on the net and got looking at what others were saying about it I just couldn’t resist. I have been having a little difficulty embracing 2010 and I always choose a word for the year and I was having a problem with that. So I thought maybe this workbook is just what I need. I printed it off and wow its fantastic. After reading this post maybe I just needed to let go of 2009. I’ve got it all printed out and just need to punch holes and put it in a binder and begin. I can’t wait, I know it will be an awesome journey. Thank You.
January 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Goddess Kate ~
Oh you sweet soul… thank you dearest goddess for sharing your journey… you are just magical hon… and I believe in you.
big love
xoxoxoxo