Loneliness

No matter whether you have lots of friends or family in your life, you can still experience loneliness and it can be a terrible experience. And yet, it’s an experience that many of us create and perpetuate for ourselves. More times than not, when we are suffering from loneliness it’s because we have isolated ourselves by playing the victim of life. Our loneliness is accompanied by a feeling of being trapped. It’s as if our life is set in stone and there’s no escaping from our fate. We may also feel helpless and hopeless, wishing that God or someone would rescue us from our lonely despair. Today is the day that you recognize that the only one who can rescue you is YOU! For sure, God/Spirit can assist, but only after you have decided to help yourself first. Today, begin to affirm that you are worthy of healthy, positive, loving, authentic relationships. The more you believe you are worthy the more you will project that belief to the world. Then, the world will begin to see you with new eyes because you are allowing them to see the real you for the very first time. No longer will they see the poor pitiful victim. Now they will see a vibrant person who obviously feels good about themselves. The choice is yours. Today, choose to feel worthy of love. Choose to know that you are good enough to have healthy relationships, no matter what you "think" is wrong with you. Choose to love and accept yourself. The world is your mirror choose to love and to accept yourself and that is exactly what will be reflected back to you.

Just for today, my consciousness is filled with healthy, positive, loving thoughts that reflect themselves in my experiences. I am safe in all my relationships. I give and receive lots of love. I only attract loving people into my world for they are a mirror of who and what I am. I am safe and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Let go...

Life is truly a series of letting go so that we can bring new knowledge, new people and new ideas into our lives. However, as humans we can become attached to almost anything-people, places, things, and beliefs. It is those attachments, as Buddha said, that are at the core of all of our struggles, frustrations, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief and worry. Our struggles come from being too tightly attached to something.When we’re worried, we are tightly attached to how we want things to be, rather than relaxing into accepting whatever might happen when we put forth our best effort. When we’re frustrated with someone, it’s because we’re attached to how we want them to be, rather than accepting them as the wonderful flawed human they are. Yet, letting go is not as easy as it sounds and takes as much energy as you have spent being attached. Today, make some time to connect inward, begin to view your conflicts through eyes of compassion. Begin to accept what is right in front of you in this present moment. At the heart most attachment is you not wanting things to be the way they are. You want something different. Today, begin to expect the unexpected; let go of the people places, things and beliefs that no longer serve. And, just observe and accept what happens with love.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I let go of all the no longer serves me to make room in my life for new things to take their place. I let go of all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. And so it is.

Addictions

Heavy dependence upon anything outside ourselves is addiction. We all know that we can be addicted to drugs and alcohol, to sex and tobacco or to working. However, we can also be addicted to blaming and judging other people, to illness, to debt, to being a victim or a martyr, to being rejected or to struggling.Yet, we always have the power to move beyond those things. Because being addicted is giving up your power to a substance, a habit, a person, place or thing, you can always take your power back. Today, is the day ! Today, recognize that in every moment you have a choice. Today, choose to develop the positive habit of knowing that life is always here for you-that life happens for you not to you. No substance, no person, no job, no amount of money has any power over your life except the power that you have given it. Today consciously reclaim you power and create the life you desire. You always have a choice!

Just for today, I stand on my own two feet. I accept and use my own power. I accept that in every moment I have the power to change my life. I claim that power now and I lovingly create my own reality. And so it is.

Be proud!

One of the greatest ironies of being human is that we’re often hardest on ourselves right when we should be most proud. You and I have been doing some pretty heavy work on ourselves, which may have dredged up our deepest insecurities, triggered feelings we would rather ignore, and that has made us come face to face with the most fragile, vulnerable parts of ourselves. And, yet there may not be any "visible" signs of the changes that we have been making to the outside world! Today instead of criticizing yourself for not doing enough, doing it fast enough, doing it well enough for it to count, choose to be proud. Be proud of your strength, your efforts, your progress, and the fact that you that you keep going. Whether you were wounded, weary, or worried, you keep getting back up. You keep moving forward. You keep evolving. You and I are doing the best we can. And that’s something worth celebrating. Today, do not wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take as you move forward.

Just for today, I am proud of myself. I am excited about the person I am becoming. My life can grow and expand to be as big and glorious as I want it to be. I see myself as beautiful, lovable and appreciated. I am proud to be me. And so it is.

Happiness is an inside job

Everything you want to create in your outer world begins inside of yourself. However, many of us have been conditioned to believe that happiness is derived from people, events, or outcomes-things outside ourselves. Today, become aware that in truth you already have everything that you need in order to be happy and to live an extraordinary life. Your own happiness always resides within you. Happiness isn’t conditional, but rather it is a choice. Today, recognize that In every moment, you have the power to determine whether you will view events in your life from a positive or negative lens. And, that if you continue to believe that your happiness is connected to things outside of yourself, you will never experience true fulfillment in life. Chasing happiness only leads to pain and suffering.Today become aware that you are responsible for your own happiness. Do not assign anyone or anything else that responsibility. Do not give away your power to be happy. Today, recognize that your own happiness is always an inside job.

Just for today, I recognize that happiness is an inside job. I choose thoughts that make me feel happy and loved. I know that loving myself and thinking good thoughts are the quickest way to creating a wonderful life. I act as if I already have what I want. It is an excellent way to create happiness in my life. I choose to think happy and positive thoughts. I choose happiness and I choose to make the rest of my life, the best of my life. And so it is.

You are good enough!

Your thoughts create your world, and you can absolutely take charge of them. It is impossible to overstate the importance of paying attention to what stories you’re telling yourself and learning how to change those stories into ones that best serve you. Feelings of inadequacy always start with negative thoughts that you have about yourself. However, those thoughts have no power over you unless you act upon them. Thoughts are only words strung together. They have no meaning whatsoever. Only you give meaning to them, and you do so by focusing on the negative messages over and over again in your mind. Today, begin to change the stories you tell yourself. Change the channel that keeps running the same stories that you just aren't good enough. Change your running dialog to "you are always perfect, always beautiful, and ever-changing." "You are doing the best you can with the understanding, knowledge and awareness that you have right now." And accept that as you grow and change more and more, your “best” self will only get better and better. Change your story to you are always good enough and it will then become your truth.

Just for today, I am good enough. I am perfectly happy to be me. I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. I am beautiful and everyone loves me. And so it is.

Flexible and flowing

The path forward toward your future is often not a straight line. In fact, it may even take going back and forth in order for you to find clarity. And while you are finding clarity, it might feel like you are experiencing a tug of war between your conscious mind and your soul. Your ego will crave security and the easiest choice. Your soul craves individuality and the road less traveled. Today, let go of your expectations of what exactly your future should look like and allow yourself to be flexible and flowing. Make certain that whatever you are doing is being true to yourself and your heart rather than pursuing the goals that you "think" that you should want. Lots of unimaginable goodness can enter your life when you let go of your attachment to the outcome and just allow it to happen.

Just for today, I let go of all my expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I let go of all my expectations and I flow freely and lovingly with Life. I love myself and I know that only good awaits me at every turn. I am always divinely guided, protected and loved. And everything in my Life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Don't worry, just be happy!

The present moment is all you have, and you deserve to enjoy it. Worrying is such a waste of time and is just plain exhausting. It drains you mentally and physically. And in the end, nothing gets accomplished except worrying. However, somehow you have convinced yourself that by worrying you are actually taking a positive action-as if worrying can change the situation, when in reality it cannot. Today, begin to realize that you can only open up to all the good you deserve in life if you stop worrying-stop worrying about everything and perhaps everyone. Today accept that you are in truth good enough, and you deserve the best. And then, all you have to do is to believe it! Today, consciously choose to not worry and just be happy!:)

Just for today, I am a willing receiver of all the good the Universe wants to bring me.I release all negative thoughts about the past and all my worries about the future. Everything is working out for my highest good. And, all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Busy-ness

Life is truly about balance, not busyness! We are all so busy, multi-tasking, making lists and doing, doing, doing that sometimes we mistaken our busyness with worthiness. The more we do, the better our lives will be because we are "making" things happen. However, all that multi-tasking and doing may be distracting you from you actually living and being present in your life. Today, take time to restore yourself and stop putting your value in what you got done, what you do for a living and just allow yourself to rest and restore. Nothing is more important than your health and well-being, because without it you have no life. Today, allow yourself to fit in self care and relaxation time. It is truly only by resting can you continue on with your busy life.

Just for today, my life is joyously balanced between work, rest and play. They all get equal time. Every now and then, I give myself permission to do absolutely nothing. I trust that everything I need will come to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

New moon musings!

It's a New Moon in Aries! New moons have a way of stirring us into action, but this new moon in Aries will really light a fire under us! Aries, as the first sign of the zodiac, is super-charged with the energy of new beginnings. More than any other new moon of the year, this one has the potential to spark some major changes and lots of action. However, the energy of this New Moon is a bit different and can have you focusing on your past helping you to do some deep soulful healing. It can help you find new respect for yourself by healing old childhood issues, which as an adult are keeping you limited.

If you have been allowing others to diminish and disrespect you, this New Moon will show you new ways of being. It will help you identify old beliefs that may be the root to the sabotaging behavior, you adopted as a child in order to get your needs met, which now are counterproductive as an adult. Today, set your intentions this New Moon to be yourself, to shine brightly and to stop taking on other people's beliefs and making them yours. Today, celebrate your uniqueness and you will command new respect from the world around you. You can become anything you desire! Channel this New Moon energy to power you to begin to take positive action to becoming your best self.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child, as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. My inner child knows how wonderful it is. I hold this child close to my heart and tell it how much I love it, exactly as it is. My self esteem is high because I honor who I am. I love myself for I am a beloved child of the Universe and the Universe lovingly takes care of me now. And so it is.

Beginnings and Boundaries

Tomorrow is a New Moon in Aries and it is all about your personal power and your passions. This New Moon will be a time of new beginnings that will urge you to take a leap of faith and to stop living your life so safely. Today, the Universe wants you to get a head start on your New Moon intentions by beginning to set firm boundaries, by focusing your intentions on what you really desire for your future and for not taking NO for answer. Today, know that if you really want something then, the world is yours to claim it.

Just for today, I respect my boundaries and I insist others respect them too. I say yes when I mean yes and no when I mean no. I know what I want and I do not need to apologize for it. I now claim my own power and lovingly create my own reality.Everything is working out for my highest good and out of this situation, and every situation only good will come. And so it is.

Hit the Pause Button

Pause before your speak. This month's energy could lead you to react instead of respond. Today, if you feel triggered by someone or something,hit the "pause" button and take time to yourself to process your feelings before you communicate them. Giving yourself even a few extra seconds before reacting can make a difference. Pressing the pause button gives you a chance to rewind, make a good choice, and then press play again to continue in a better way. It puts the power into your own hands to make good decisions and take control of your life. And by hitting the pause button you will learn so much more by talking less and listening more. Today, recognize that just because you think it doesn’t mean you have to say it !

Just for today, it does not matter what other people say or do. What does matter is how I choose to react and what I choose to believe about myself. No person, place or thing has any power over me for I am the only thinker in my mind.I create my own reality and everyone in it. I am safe and I can handle anything that comes my way. And so it is.

Ask for help

We often think that admitting struggle is a sign of weakness, but we all struggle sometimes. We all get overwhelmed sometimes. We all need help sometimes. Acknowledging that you need help is not a sign of weakness, but struggling alone is a choice to grow weak. Today, if you’re carrying more than you can handle, choose to let some of it go by letting someone else in. You may feel vulnerable asking for help, but wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all learned to depend on each other? It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it. Today reach out and ask for help, if you need it. Express yourself without apology and the Universe will respond to what you need in kind.

Just for today, I am willing to ask for help when I need it. I do not struggle in the wilderness of Life alone. I ask for help whenever I need it. I ask for help. I tell Life what I want and I allow it to happen. Life supports me in every possible way and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.