Hi Sweet Friends,
In the spirit of unplugging and filling my well before welcoming 2014, I’m keeping today’s blog short and sweet. And I’m really excited about this coming year—not because of monstrous goals or momentous milestones, but because this year is all about ease.
For me, ease at work and at home equals joy, health, creativity and contentment.
Ease connects me to my internal life. The more ease I feel, the more grounded my decisions become. I welcome those things into my life in 2014 and I invite you to join me.
The opposite of ease leads me to unneeded suffering.
I find myself chasing shiny objects, losing sight of my true purpose and saying yes when I mean no. Those things I’m happy to leave behind in 2013 (and even if they crop up again—and they will—returning to my goal of ease will get me back on course).
In order to beckon more flow, we’re called to identify the areas of conflict in our lives. Who or what causes our briefs to bunch up? When we keep ease in mind, there’s no need for lofty resolutions. Aim and plan for ease. That’s enough. Move with ease, observe with ease, evaluate based on ease. Committing to this feeling will totally transform the people and situations you welcome into your life (or not).
I hope this simple seed will grow and blossom in the coming months. I cherish you and I’m so thankful that you’ve joined me on this journey, whether you watched Crazy Sexy Cancer on TLC when it all started, you gave me a hug and a kind word at a book signing, or you’re visiting my blog for the first time. Blessings to you sweet friend.
And now for a little token of my appreciation for you…
I am grateful
Affirmations are extremely powerful. I see that everyday when I post notes of encouragement on my Facebook page. Folks light up and come out of the woodwork! Reading your comments on these posts thrills me to no end. It’s amazing how a few sentences of inspiration can shift someone’s day, flip their perspective or just lift them out of a dark place. As we move into 2014, I want you to know that you have this power too.
I write affirmations for myself first. Then I share them with the world with the hope that they’ll touch your lives in the way that they’ve changed mine. That’s why I created this fun, downloadable PDF with four of my recent Crazy Sexy affirmations. They’re my gift to you, print them, cut them out, use them as a bookmark or post them on your vision board—whatever works. And if you like them, let me know. I’ll keep creating them for ya!
Aaaaah resolutions. We’ve come to that again.
I wrote about why resolutions don’t work last year.
As a goal oriented person,it has been a fun challenge to look at goals & dreams in a new light. So instead, I’ve been exploring (throughout the year, not just on december 31st) how I wanna feel, who I want be and most of all the qualities that bring me most energy & lightness.
These qualities or essence are fuel for my soul and make every decision (even goal oriented ones) in total alignment with my Spirit and make everything I do blessed with sexy fairy dust 🙂
This year? I want wonderful ease, gracefulness, laughter, juicy creativity and to feel divinely feminine.
Happy Delicious Crazy Sexy Healthy Abundant Love-filled New Year Kris!
XO
I plan on only being online 2 days a week–and writing blog posts, doing Tarot readings and other work when OFFline. That will definitely help give me more ease (and focus) for 2014. :o)
Love the affirmations just what I needed this am feeling very scattered and ungrounded luv you!
Dearest Kris – I am one of those who saw the TLC documentary (and bought my very own copy:-) lo those many years ago. It touched my heart. You are an incredible, beautiful inspiration to countless people, sweet woman. May God continue to richly bless you for all that you do in service to others. You are a true gift to this planet.
Namaste,
Trish
Ease is synonymous with peace. When I thoughtfully make good and healthy decisions for myself, the rest of my life falls into place- easily. Thank you for reinforcing this for me:) happy and healthy new year!!! Xo
Thank you Kris. My path to ease will be to set down and finally walk away from “feeling bad.” It is a useless occupation that I hope no one spots on the road and picks up!
For me, 2014 will be all about staying present and dropping the noodling mind. it will be about joy, peace, contentment, kindness, sharing, and playing larger than ever. I’ve started a website and a cartoon that brings me so much fulfillment. The coming year will see several children’s books and perhaps a bit of mindfulness coaching. I am excited to begin with ease and feeling good!
My wish is the same for you and your community!
In lovingkindness,
Alex @kindnessville.com
I love the affirmations! Thank you!!
After a fitful day a few weeks ago, I knew I needed a reminder to help me make decisions that would lead me to ease and abundance. I’ve been reminding myself every day (thanks to my trusty alarm clock) to keep it simple. For some reason, those little words ground me, bring me back to me, and throw the drama out the door.
Happy New Year’s! I always cherish your words and blogs! You rock!
Good Morning, Kris!
You brighten my day with your wisdom, insight, humor, joy!, recipes (yum!), suggestions, honesty and the way you pack it in love for all of us.
As I don’t get on Facebook, I am so grateful you shared these affirmations. This year is one of more “practice” :)……living in mindfulness and intention, recognizing our Oneness.
I am unplugging from electronics 2 days each week. Funny, I used the word “ease” in my written mission statement for 2014. 🙂
Each day is one of gratitude. Circumstances change, choice allows my gratitude to remain steadfast! 🙂
With much love and gratitude, Kris. Happy, healthy, sacred new year!
Diana
Yeahhhhh!!!!!!Ease is the Ultimate Goal!!!!That hit home and felt soooooooooooooooo good!!!!!Thank you and may Ease reign all over Us magnificent Human Be-ings!!!!!If I have Ease in my Life,then I’m the happiest Mofo that ever lived!!!!!!!!!!Blessed Be…..
Thanks for the wonderful affirmations, going to post them on my mirror!
It has been a year now that I have been following you and cooking your yummy recipes and I feel GREAT!
Do glad I have discovered you!
Peace and Love,
Galit
It is funny how things come full circle. This time last year I was so busy trying to cook my way through your cookbook, Crazy Sexy Kitchen. I never really knew why I was so motivated to doing this? I figured at the time it was because I was a huge fan trying to show my appreciation. It was really fun most of the time, and it was a cool adventure! Now though I see the bigger picture… We recently found out that my youngest son has some serious food allergies. He was rushed to the hospital a few weeks ago. He is doing much better now thank God! Well, this meant I needed to be way more diligent with food labels, and also when I cooked. Cooking my way through the cookbook gave me the knowledge and skills to cook with different ingredients. It was if I had gone to cooking boot camp and was prepped for this. Although I was totally stressed about my son, I was confident we were going to figure things out quite quickly in the kitchen. So I just wanted to express my gratitude for motivating me to learn how to cook! Happy New Year! xo
Brooke, I really enjoyed your blog Crazy Sexy Kitchen Project. So happy to hear that this project has helped you prepare for your son’s allergies. Kris has changed my life and built a great community of wellness warriors. Glad you have the tools in the kitchen and this community to help your son.
Me too! Thank you! xo
Dear Kris,
I found you randomly on TLC on a Saturday morning…your story uplifted me immediately. You now smile everyday at me from my kitchen counter as I have crazy sexy kitchen in plain sight for a gentle reminder to be more green with my eating……and life choices.
I am grateful for your spirit, creative writing, and immense love for animals.
I loved this post….ease. That’s the perfect intention and feeling for 2014.
Xoxo
I wanna have fun this year!
And enjoy living my life…as opposed to chasing some “thing”.
Thanks for the reminder Kris:)
Xo
Carla
Dearest Kris – Thank you for the printout of the affirmations. They will be posted on my refrigerator where I can see them daily. I’m always looking for positive messages…keep them coming! I am taking a cue from you for 2014 with regard to Ease. I am going to be easy with myself. I am harder on myself than anyone else could ever be. I am going to get out of my own way and move forward with ease and grace. Another great message from you this year. I appreciate who you are and what you share. Thank you always! Happy New Year!!! Susie
P.S. Love love love Buddy!!!!
Love this. Generosity is another theme knocking on the door of my heart for 2014.
Thanks Kris for the affirmations. They are very timely. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to the entire team.
More, please. Thank you. Here’s to your year of balancing the effort and ease. 🙂
I love that “ease”. My goal for 2014 is to love you where you are at. I think that actually means I’m loving me. Thank you Kris. You are such a blessing and beautiful gift. I watched your Super Soul Sunday, you have such a beautiful voice and I just felt tears when you shared how your beauty marks have shrunk. Your my age and we kind of look alike : ) I made BIG life changes 12 years ago… and thanks to God’s Grace have continued to grow and change. Thank you for sharing all that you share. Happy New Year!!
I actually meant love others where they are at. I’m not some crazy fan… I mean I am a fan and I’m a little crazy, but not stalkish crazy…sorry. guess I better just shut up.
I think “ease” has become my favorite word.