We are experiencing unfathomable unrest and a global pandemic, two unimaginable events and two events that are speaking to all of us-asking us to speak up and take action because we got here by remaining silent, watching injustices in front of us and turning a blind eye. We all have become so caught up in numbing our feelings, being productive and trapped in the convenience of ignoring what is happening in the world because we have been too busy. Now the world is at a standstill and an uproar-simultaneously. And, those two polar opposite events are forcing us to feel our feelings and confront our shadows. We are simultaneously still and agitated to action. You might be feeling helpless, frightened and confused. However, today it is time for you to stay awake and to begin to feel your feelings and to heal them. You must speak up for yourself and those that you witness being oppressed. Today, ask yourself how you have oppressed yourself by allowing others to silence you? How have you allowed your need to please others to keep you from speaking your truth? And, how have you hidden your power and your truth so you can protect other people's feelings? If we want to heal the oppression of the world, we must first release ourselves from our own oppression. Collectively and individually we have been initiated into inevitable change. You and I cannot go back to our "old ways", the Universe is clearly not allowing us to do so. Today it is time to step into your full power even if it makes others uncomfortable. Today, speak up. Be yourself. And say what's in your heart. You will feel liberated. Do it for yourself. And do it for those who don't have a voice. Today know your words matter. Stand up and speak out and be willing to change.

Just for today, no person, place or thing has any power over me for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my own world and everything and everyone in it. Peace begins with me. The more peaceful I am inside, the more peace I have to share with others. Loving and being kind to others is easy when I love and accept myself. I am free of my need for approval from others and I willingly let go of all the people who no longer serve any purpose in my life. I am safe when I speak my truth. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.