Our power lies in intention. Then our power is lost with expectation. Then, we regain our power through acceptance. All change starts with intention, but when we get caught up on the "how" and "when" things should change, those expectations let us down when we dont get what we want on time or in the way we expected too. There is a state beyond expecting and that's accepting. This is the state in which we regain our power back and become unshakable, because regardless of what goes on externally, we're still strong internally. Lasting change requires BOTH physical AND mental change, otherwise the results are limited. We need to bring every aspect of our being to the table. Pure action with no mindset yields tiredness and a painful process on the way to our creations. Pure mind work yields impatience because everything we've created in our minds stays there and doesnt come into the physical until we take physical action to bring it into the physical reality. In the closing of every year, it's important to reflect not only on what you did, but who you've become in the process of what you did. Reflection allows us to be better next time. If we set intentions, release expectations, accept whatever comes lovingly and whole heartedly, and reflect on our changes afterward, we will live the ultimate life of learning, love, and conscious living.