God's plan of reincarnation is fair and equitable.

If you regularly read this blog you will know that I believe we live many lives. I cannot believe that this is our one and only life. Imagine all the regrets, the unfinished business, the half-realized dreams. To only live one flawed life (we are all imperfect) would be cruel.

God's plan of reincarnation for Earth is fair and equitable. We make the mistakes, we pay the price (karma). We do the work, we get the goodies (spiritual growth). That's the simplistic viewpoint; the reality is a lot more complex. Underpinning all our lives is God's love for us.

Are you breathing? Then you are succeeding at life...

When you have a great need to achieve a big goal, you tend to forget that daily life presents little opportunities to further that goal. I am learning that my goal of helping people is being fulfilled, in little ways, every day. I just need to focus on what is right under my nose.

One of the hardest things about spiritual growth is trusting the process as it unfolds. Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? If you are still breathing, you are doing enough and doing it right. We must learn to be patient, and kind to ourselves. We're children of God.

Acknowledge your wins for 2009

As the year draws to a close I like my coaching clients to acknowledge the major wins of 2009. What areas did they make progress in? How has their attitude to life changed? It is all too easy to focus on the unfinished business - you need to stop and say 'Well done, me!'

The big win for me in 2009 has been my spiritual growth: it is light years ahead of where it was this time last year. I am obviously ready to share my new understanding, hence the ebook and a potential television series. Set aside 30 minutes to note your 2009 wins.

What is your theme for 2009?

I believe in creating themes for each year - it gives focus to my emotional and spiritual growth. My theme for 2009 is 'Be true to myself'. You can borrow it, if you like! It might seem simple but living true to myself this year will take discipline and courage.

It means knowing who I am at all times. I will spend more time with people I love...I will have plenty of solitude for soul contact...I will play games, laugh, read, write, coach, watch movies and kayak. These things are about me being true to myself. What is your theme?