Challenge, anyone? If so, you came to the right place. This is straightforward: pick three words for 2014 and use them as your personal mantra to powerfully create your reality for 2014. Set an intention, stick with it, and see what manifests. That’s it. Skeptical? Read on.

When I became a member of Bodhi Spiritual Center in January 2013 I was given an opportunity to boldly declare in three words — in front of the congregation — who I was here to be as a member of the community for 2013. I chose: courage, faith, and resilience.

I don’t recall how much time it took to come up with the words or how I settled upon them; I just knew they resonated. Naturally, I had no idea how this year would unfold. Looking back on 2013, I can’t help but laugh and delight in all that’s transpired. It’s been an incredible year of explosive personal and spiritual growth. There have been difficult times, no doubt, but it’s all for my evolution and I call it good. I’ve always dreamed of being the woman I am right here, right now. A few short years ago I believed it to be impossible.

I am courageous because I crash up against endless fear on my journey as a coach but I choose to take the next step anyway. I am faith because I have no idea where the money will flow from to fund my $15,000 coach training/personal transformation program but I know anything is possible and the universe fully supports me. I am resilient because I am now wide open to love and vulnerability in romantic relationships after the crumbling of a very codependent 5 year relationship that ended 13 months ago.

This was my first attempt with intention setting. I didn’t know at the time I was doing so. I just said my three words on that stage and somehow remembered to recite them to myself every now and again.

As 2013 comes to a close I invite you dream up your most desired reality. In this dream life flows effortlessly with ease and grace. There are no boundaries. You can have anything, be anything, do anything. You are fully supported. You can’t fail. What is possible?

Let your heart tell you who you are here to be for 2014. Pick three words. Recite your words as a personal mantra anytime and especially during the trying times. I guarantee 2014 will be a reflection of your three words.

“You are a creator; you create with your every thought. You often create by default, for you are getting what you are giving your attention to wanted or unwanted but you know by how it feels if what you are getting (creating) is what you are wanting or if it is not what you are wanting. (Where is your attention focused?)”

-Abraham Hicks