One of the turning points in my life was when I was learning to tree-ski through powder snow. I loved the freedom of skiing down a groomed run and wanted to experience the exhilaration of powder skiing through a forest of trees. The latter however, became quite threatening and scary.

After loading the chairlift for another try, I explained to my ski teacher how I was feeling as I skied down the steep tree-lined slope.

“I feel like I’m going to ski right into a tree, and I’m afraid I’m going to get hurt,” I explained.

“The secret is to keep your eyes on the spaces between the trees, not on the trees,” he replied. “Look to where you are going, not where you don’t want to go.”

Sure enough, as soon as I took my focus off the trees and looked at the spaces between the trees, it was like a magnet pulled me through with effortless ease.

That is exactly the same with life. We wonder why people and situations seem so difficult. We question how so many obstacles get in our way. When we focus on our problems and what is NOT working, we get more of the same. Instead, we need to focus on what we desire or the solution.

As you ski down the hill of life this year, get clear with what you desire and imagine being THERE. Feel it happening. Let go of trying to control it or your circumstances. Drop out of your head and let it flow from your heart. As you begin to flow, you’ll notice what’s working. From here, you have a great sense of gratitude and an appreciation for life. When you are in gratitude, like a magnet, you attract and create more things to be grateful for.

This year, stop focusing on problems and trying to control life from a place of head-based fear. Imagine and feel your way from your heart, easing into the flow this year. Let gratitude and trust lead the way in 2011.

©2011 Cindy Prosor