Do you believe in Santa Claus? Jolly Old St. Nicholas is an integral part of Western society and many of us grew up with this magical icon. The idea recently occurred to me that Santa represents a unique archetype. In Jungian psychology, the archetype is defined as an inherited memory represented in the mind by a universal symbol and observed in dreams and myths.

Searching for these symbolic images of this dear old man, I realized that what Santa Claus represents can also be used to motivate us to create for the new year. I see him as a fun loving guy who brings us joy, love, excitement and happiness. It is said that he makes all our dreams and wishes come true. During this season we are filled with anticipation, the brilliance of light-filled homes, the fun of being with friends and neighbors to celebrate life, and the joy and gratitude of giving and receiving.

I find that Santa reflects various archetypes. He can be seen in the archetype of the Innocent, helping us to trust, hope and believe that a better day is yet to come. He is clearly driven by faith and trust, bringing that hope and giving us that faith and trust that all will be well.

The archetype of the caregiver, however, is not in the exercise of power that is the motive, but in the impulse to provide care to those who need it: the care, concern and care that they lack but deserve. It is about giving to others to meet their needs. And he doesn’t ask for anything in return except a cookie, a glass of milk, or some eggnog. He appears to be a powerful guy, deciding who gets a new Nintendo and who gets shirts or shoes. If we are good and believe, Santa will make sure we get everything we want.

A significant aspect of the Santa story is the magical transformation of climbing up a chimney at the touch of his nose in conjunction with his annual trip around the world. And on top of that, the flying reindeer with no GPS on board is truly miraculous. He magically brings gratitude, compassion and love to all, one child’s heart at a time. Santa is the quintessential Magician archetype who helps us transform and transcend current reality to find new ways of treating, being and succeeding.

As we create our dreams, our visions, and our choices for 2010, let’s remember to use our Santa model in conjunction with the Law of Attraction, Creation, and Allowing. As you have chosen and then more clearly defined your choices in creating your 2010 Journey, use this technique to change your beliefs and allow what you want.

Sometimes just the subtle shift of looking at our images from an adult aspect of trying to force, worrying and wondering how things will change, to children’s expectations and faith. A key component of the Art of Allowing is letting go and letting God. Freeing ourselves from our attachment to old beliefs, ideas and teachings allows us to open ourselves to the Infinite Possibilities of the Universe.

So too, we may like Santa’s management skills to a universal manager. Can you imagine him taking toys to everyone, all over the world, in one night? And all on time and within budget? That is what we are taught that the Universe can do for us, when we hand it over to God/Source. In the book “Ask and it will be given” one of the Proven Processes is to give it to the manager. As we set our goals, it is like delegating to a Universal Manager. And as we step back and let the Universe set things in place, WE CREATE! Remember, we’re not giving up options, we’re just going through all the details and creating our options.

I urge you to focus on giving your Universal Manager all the things you feel you need to do this holiday week. You will find it amazing that as we change our approach to reality, our reality changes. I have personally done this when I have felt overwhelmed by all the tasks I feel I have to do. Surprisingly, some get done, some don’t, while others just don’t seem that important. I’ve had times where my daughters and daughters-in-law would offer to do some baking. I have learned to accept help and respond with a “Yes!” grateful. This process is priceless in all aspects of life, not just on vacation. The Law of Attraction is unfolding and orchestrating everything that needs to happen to bring my desires to me, Now.