Concept and Meaning
Aura is a theme for those full of whimsy and rage and don’t know what to make with all of this energy quite yet. As we set our intentions for the new year, consider how you manage and protect your energy throughout the week. Identify what you spend the most of your energy on and if there is anything in your life that is draining your energy. You are a natural force meant to radiate like fire, not drain like a battery cell. Realign your energy. Let your words flow. Make something out of this. This is not the year to keep pretending that everything is okay when it’s not. Something has to change, so let that change start with how you shift your energy.
Inspiration Questions
Energy — Make your new year reflections in terms of energy. What hasn’t worked for you in the past (or right now) that you are ready to release or change in order to realign your energy? What brings you joy and energy? Think about the positive impact your energy can be directed towards. Do you manage your energy as well as you manage your time? Why or why not?
Intention — You have a pen in your hand and a brand new journal. What do you write on the first page? Be true to how you feel in the present moment, but be aware that your future self will read your full and candid intentions. Pick 3 words to name your intentions for this year. Then please take a moment to elaborate on each word and explain what you mean.
Aura — Are you a millennial who is too old to say the word “aura” the way that kids use it nowadays? Then describe how you feel in vibes or define what aura means in your own words. Can you sense or feel the invisible forces of energy? What’s your theory when it comes to explaining what aura is and how it works? What can you do to protect your energy or raise your frequency? What color do you think your aura is and why?
The Aura Issue
The Aura Issue
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