Truth

The truth will set you free. We may have all heard that saying before however April's energy will help you begin to live it. The energies of April will begin to show you how even the little tiny lies you tell others, or yourself, can create little pockets of darkness within yourself, slowly impacting your ability to be happy and healthy. In contrast, admitting your deepest truths clears those seeds of negativity before they have a chance to grow, and allows the light you were born to express to shine through. The energies of April will help you to come to terms with your inner self—your higher self and will literally set you free to live the life your soul planned for you on this earth, the life you were meant to live.Today, allow yourself to become your "true" self by dropping all the masks you wear; by not accepting less than you deserve; by not giving too much to people who will never appreciate what you do for them, and by connecting inward and listening carefully to your intuition, to your inner self...to your true self.

Just for today, I choose to know the truth and the truth sets me free. Divine wisdom, divine harmony and divine love reign supreme within me and all around me and around each and every person. We are all centered in truth and live in joy. And so it is. Happy April!

Gratitude

Everything you give out comes back to you. Therefore, expressing gratitude and appreciation will bring more goodness into your life.So today consciously make the choice to express gratitude for every person, every experience and everything in your life. Your struggles will end when you allow your gratitude to begin. Be grateful today.

Just for today, I am thankful for my wonderful life. I accept with pleasure and gratitude all the good that the Universe has to offer me. The more grateful I feel, the more I realize that the supply is endless. I begin and end each day in gratitude and joy. All is truly well in my world. And so it is

Judgement and criticism

It is so easy for us as human beings to judge those people who do, or say things in ways that we "disapprove of."In fact, judging and criticism people can become a habit-a habit which you can break! When we judge, we make someone or something wrong. And when we criticize others we only brings ourselves down. In fact, criticism locks us into the very pattern we’re trying to change.

Conversely understanding, compassion and being gentle with ourselves can help us move out of those negative patterns Today, be willing to accept yourself and others exactly as you/they are in this moment. Stop taking other people’s behavior and choices so personally, and understand that they, just like you and I, are only responding to life based on coping mechanisms that have been built as a result of their life experiences. Today, stop judging and criticizing yourself and others and begin to forgive yourself and others for just being human. Then allow yourself to accept everyone, including yourself for who you are right now.

Just for today, I forgive everyone for not being what I wanted them to be. I release all criticism of myself and others. As I release all judgement and criticism of others, judgemental people leave my life. I now accept everyone as they are, including myself.. I am free to love who I am. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Be gentle

Life can seem hard. Yet, many of us make it worse by being hard on ourselves. We waste precious time beating ourselves up, wallowing in guilt, or chastising ourselves for mistakes we feel we’ve made. Today, set your intentions to be gentle with yourself. Being gentle with yourself means giving yourself permission to not be perfect and allow yourself to do the best you can right now. However, being gentle with yourself can be easier said then done since you've practiced your other "self-punishing" behaviors for years. Being gentle with yourself is when you take the time to reconnect with your inner being, replace your fears with trust, and learn to let go of the things you cannot control. As you learn to be gentle with yourself, you will be able accept yourself as you are, complete with your flaws, you will learn to love yourself. Be gentle today.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I am gentle with myself, knowing that I am doing the best I can with the knowledge and understanding that I have. I am forgiving, gentle, kind, and loving and I know that Life loves me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Let patience guide you

Often our most painful moments, the times that stretch our personality the furthest, are the moments that provide us with the greatest opportunity for growth. Those moments become an opportunity for you to develop greater self-love and greater self-trust. Today, after almost a month of lessons, more than ever it is the time to be extra loving and patient with yourself. Today, be patient with yourself as you begin to integrate all the many lessons that you received during Mercury Retrograde. Trust in the process of Life and be grateful for all your blessings even if they aren't exactly as you thought they would or should be.

Just for today, I am patient, tolerant and diplomatic. I have the patience to be kind to myself and others as I as I discover the truth of who I am. I will not be distracted by noise, setbacks or chatter. I will allow patience, commitment, purpose and grace to guide me. I am doing the best I can and every day gets easier. And so it is.

A day to integrate

This last month has given all of us many lessons about who we are, what we want to become and what we need to let go of so that we can move forward.Now, you may feel like "putting the pedal to the metal" so that you can race onward. However, it is essential that you make time to integrate all those lessons that Mercury Retrograde offered you in some painful, soul searching ways. Today, make some time to process and make sense of your emotions and to learn your lessons. Remember, although we are impatient, Life is not a race but rather a journey. Use today to prepare for your next steps. Use today to integrate the many lessons of Mercury Retrograde:)

Just for today, I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. For every problem that I may create, I am positive that I can find a solution. I am willing to learn something new every day. Life supports me in every possible way and everything in my Life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Forward motion

After spending almost a month reflecting on what is important to you, during this month's Mercury Retrograde, which ends on Thursday, it is now time to focus on moving forward! This is a time to optimistically focus on your future-not your past, not on your mistakes and not on your disappointments and frustrations about why things are not the way you "thought" they would be. Instead, today focus your intentions on what changes you will need to make so that you can move forward toward your future.

Just for today, I am moving into my greater good. Today, I create a wonderful new day and a wonderful new future. I recognize that the thoughts I am choosing to think and believe are creating my future. Those thoughts form my experiences tomorrow, next week and next year. My future is glorious and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Comparison and Competition

"Comparing yourself with others is such a waste of time! It either makes you feel superior or inferior, yet never acceptable exactly as you are. Today, stop comparing yourself to others. There has never been another person like you or me since time began, so there is nothing or no one to compare or compete with. Today accept yourself for who you are right now. Accept that you are enough and stop focusing on what you do not have or what you do not want in your life. Accept that you, in truth, are exactly who you are supposed to be right now.

Just for today, I accept my uniqueness. There is no comparison or competition for we are all different and are meant to be that way.I know that if I focus on what I do not want, that is exactly what I will get more of. I focus on my many blessings and I watch them multiply. Everything I need comes to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Life is very simple!

"Life is very simple. you create your experiences through your thinking and feeling patterns. What you choose to believe about yourself and your Life will become true for you". Today, choose to stop criticizing and judging yourself and instead choose to love and accept yourself, no matter what!

Just for today, I begin a new positive chapter in my life. I accept full responsibility for my thinking and my doing. I now create wonderful new relationships. Instead of isolating myself, I am choosing to open up and let love in. I am a magnet for people who are kind, helpful and have my best interests at heart. Everything in my Life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Fear

For many of us, fear is present on a regular basis, but the form that it chooses to present itself in is constantly changing. Maybe you experience anxiety, a deep nervousness, confusion, uncertainty, or something unidentifiable deep within you. That fear can stop you from changing and moving forward. However, in truth your infinite potential exists on the other side of your comfort zone, on the other side of your fear and if you want to actualize your potential you need to break through the fear. Today, instead of finding ways of avoiding your fears, numbing them out or finding ways to distract yourself, stop and allow yourself to feel it and then examine what's underneath those fears. While some of the things you fear may seem very real, they in reality do not exist, yet, until you give them power and meaning. Today, choose to look beneath the surface and uncover what’s truly behind your fear. As you uncover the stories behind your fear, you will become more aligned with who you are and what you want in life, and it will get easier to pursue your dreams. Today, find your power in your fear.

Just for today, I release all fears and doubts. I accept myself and I create peace in my mind and my heart. I am willing to move out of my comfort zone and experience Life in a whole new way. I am loved, I am safe, and I trust the power that created me to protect me and guide me at all times and under all circumstances. And so it is

Empowerment

Have you been feeling nervous, emotional, or had weird things happen to you this week? This is a reminder that we are still in Mercury Retrograde until March 28th. This retrograde in Pisces is designed to heal your soul wounds so you can get closer to your soul's intentions. It is resurrecting in of ALL of us issues about self-worth, empowerment, assertiveness and how you can stand up for yourself. Although these energies can leave you feeling fearful and unbalanced, they are intended to help you or in some cases, to force you to heal some really old wounds. So, no matter whether you are getting used to those newly empowered energies or you're still being taken by surprise by each lesson, today focus on staying centered, find ways to ground yourself and most importantly be yourself.

Just for today, I am one with the power of the Universe. I claim that power now and it is easy for me to stand up for myself. I am neither to little or too much and I do not have to prove myself to anyone. I no longer wait to be perfect in order to love myself. I choose to love myself as I am right here and right now. I am safe and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Experience your feelings

One of the hardest things to do in a world where everything is immediate and time is a scarce resource is to just let yourself experience a feeling. Most of us are not very good at allowing ourselves to experience our emotions in full without trying to speed up the process. Today, under the very sensitive energy of our Full Moon, allow yourself to really experience the emotions that in all likelihood have been bubbling up from within you. Do not run from your feelings or try to rationalize them away. Today, allow yourself to express all the emotions that you have buried beneath the surface and then just allow yourself to be.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends. I am safe when I express my feelings. I can remain serene under all circumstances. Everything is working out for my highest good and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Change, change, change!

There is so much to celebrate today! First, it's the Spring Equinox-a magical day when days and nights are equal, the veils between heaven and earth are thinner and we usher in a new season. Next, our Sun moves from Pisces to Aries, bringing us all courage, enthusiasm and self-affirming change. And thirdly, we have our third Super Moon in a row. This Full Moon in Libra can show you the places where your relationships may be strained, uneasy, or unhealthy. Our relationships are our greatest teachers; they are a mirror of what we feel about ourselves and this Full Moon in Libra could show you aspects of yourself that have been in hiding in your relationships with others. All of this cosmic energy is asking YOU to let go of your fears, to go for your dreams and to claim your "rightful" place in this beautiful Universe. Today, surrender and be flexible to whatever comes your way and celebrate change! Happy Spring!

Just for today, I recognize that in order to change my life outside, I must change inside. The moment I am willing to change, it is amazing how the Universe begins to help me. It brings me everything that I need. I choose to believe that it is easy to change a thought or a pattern. As I change my thoughts the world around me changes. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.