This upcoming year may be just another year, or it may be one of the most significant years in human history (according to the Mayans and other ancient civilizations).  Regardless of outcome, I have decided the year 2012 is the year of progression.  Progression out of this era ruled by materials, greed, and selfishness.

I was personally guilty of the above.  For me, 2011 began my progression into a more humble spiritual awareness.  I had a very simple goal: Be the best man I can be.  And these guidelines helped me:

• Be honest with yourself and those you care about
• Be proud of who your are and what you do with your life.  If you are not, change your lifestyle or career to achieve this
• Invite love into your life
• Don’t allow fear to dictate your thoughts and emotions
• Have compassion for people and the mistakes they make, including yourself
• Trust yourself and the people you allow into your life
• Strive for perfection, but be humble and realize it is not achievable
• Do not dwell on the past and live with regret, you cannot change it – only learn from it
• Do not dream of the future – only planning and action today can help you achieve the future you want
• BE CLOSE WITH YOUR FAMILY – They are the one true constant throughout your entire life

And as we enter 2012, I strive to continue this path to, what I see as enlightenment.  Just in case 2012 is the end of the world, at least I’ll go out being the best man I can be!