Enjoy the simple things in Life

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. In today's world of constant and sometimes overwhelming stimulation and stress, it can be easy to overlook the simple pleasures in your life. However, simple pleasures throughout the day can be far more gratifying that one amazing weekend or vacation. Today, set your intentions to become aware and to cherish all the simple pleasures in your life. Cherish little things like a good cup of coffee, music or a kind gesture from a friend or co-worker. When you connect the dots between all those little joys, life will seem richer, fuller and more satisfying. Today, enjoy and cherish life's simple pleasures.

Just for today, I am grateful for the simple things in Life. I look at all the positive things in my life and I am grateful for them. I am open and receptive to all the good and the abundance of this Universe. I am blessed and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

New Moon magic

New moon magic is upon us and it can help you focus less on your outer goals and more to your psyche. It can help you let down your armor so you can be more vulnerable and discover your truth through your feelings. This will require you to be more truthful with yourself about how you feel. Today, do not let your mind run the show. But rather, pay attention to what's going on inside of you. All this introspection can help you realize what you really want for your future. There is so much to be discovered, today your treasures and your truth can be found when you look within.

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 emotions. I can remain serene in any situation. I allow myself to be quiet and still and I am amazed at what I discover. Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. I am safe. It is only change. And, all is truly well in my world. And so it i

New month, new moon intentions

As we move into a new month and experience a new moon tonight, this is a reminder to you, that as you grow and change, you will experience gains as well as losses. In fact, your strength may have been tested recently. However, the challenges and tests you have been experiencing are intended to make you more clear in your convictions about how you want to move forward. If you remember your regenerative power, and the infinite resources available to you in the Universe, you can maintain your faith that everything in your life is happening in divine order. Today, recognize that no matter how many challenges, obstacles or setbacks you may experience, if you remain in integrity to what you know is true to you; provide all the nutrients you need to make your dreams and intentions grow such as patience, perseverance and listening to you soul, you are bound to succeed. Today, set your intentions to stay the course, do the work and trust that you and I are growing toward the light.

Just for today, I will not be distracted by noise, chatter or setbacks. I will allow patience, commitment, grace and purpose to guide me. Regardless of my setbacks, I always have a comeback inside me. I trust the power that created me to protect and guide me at all times and under all circumstances. I am safe. I am loved and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

I am

Just for today, I am filled with unconditional love and I express it today. I am filled with joy and I express it today. I am filled with peace and I share it today. I am filled with infinite wisdom and I practice it today. And today this is the truth about me. And so it is

CHANGE

Joyful June has arrived and this month can help you prepare emotionally, spiritually and mentally for extraordinary changes that lie ahead for you. This month, you will given many choices that can guide you toward exciting opportunities. The decisions that you make, this month, will have long lasting effects and it will be up to you to be willing to change; willing to step out of the patterns and old ways of doing things, which in reality are holding you back from becoming the person you want to be. Today, begin this new month of choices by choosing to look at the people, places, beliefs, patterns, routines and all of the things that no longer serve any purpose in your life and in fact may be limiting your happiness and your personal growth. Then, be willing to let go of them. Today, be willing to see where you need to change so that you can begin to experience your life in a whole new way-a way that will be more aligned with the person you want to become.

Just for today, I am willing to change and growth. I know 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 I need. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is. Happy June!

Be amazed!

Your mind can be the most hardened criminal against your own happiness. It snatches the joy right out of your hands. It confuses busy with important, urgent with significant, and difficulty with meaning. Your mind can give the future and the past too much significance. It reminds you of what you haven't done yet. It wants to speed up time, plowing right through those moments of your day, barely noticing what's happening in each moment. Today, offers you a chance to slow down, be present and to just be amazed by it all. In fact, each new day offers you another chance to be nice to yourself, no matter what your mind tells you. Although it isn’t humanly possible to love every second of life, you always have a choice. Today, choose to be present and to be amazed by it all. Take a step back and look at your life with gratitude. Be amazed by your spirit. Be amazed by your tenacity. Be amazed by that part of you that refuses to give up. You only get one shot at life, and you don’t have a whole lot of control over what happens to you in it. Take advantage of the choices that you do have. Today choose to be present. Choose to be amazed by Life.

Just for today, I recognize that yesterday is in the past. I turn my total attention to this present moment. I have the power to create all that I wish for with my mind and my thoughts. I know that in any moment I always have a choice. Today, I choose to remain in the present moment. I welcome miracles into my life and I choose to be amazed. And so it is.

Speak your truth!

Most of us are inherently people pleasers, so we want to fit in—to not rock the boat. But we also want to be successful and be noticed— to stand out. It’s a competing paradigm that can test our authenticity and ultimately takes us further away from who we are with this pressure to be something else. Whether we deny ourselves to fit in or push ourselves to stand out, we’re having to be someone else, and that’s exhausting. Today, recognize that there is another way, and it involves listening to your heart, not to what others or your “monkey mind” say . Today, take some quiet time to listen to yourself and hear where you are not being authentic or have not been speaking your truth for whatever reason you have made up to justify that behavior. Begin to rediscover what matters to you instead of worrying about what you think you ‘should’ be doing. And then prioritize your time based on your true priorities—the ones that make your heart sing. Today, speak your truth and be your authentic self. You have so much to share. Now is the time for the world to hear it. Today, be true to you.

Just for today, I choose to be authentic and live in my truth. I am far more than other people's opinions. My opinion of myself is the only one that counts. I am not my parents nor their patterns. I am my own true self and I am free to be me. I am safe. I am loved and all is truly well in my world.

It is the journey that is the destination

Whatever it is in your life that you’re moving toward isn’t worth you rushing there. You are in truth never going to reach "the" destination, for there is always another one. Today, recognize that it is the journey that is the destination. In fact, the journey to achieve a goal is not measured by what you accomplished or obtained, but in the person you become along the way, the skills you acquire, the connections you make and the inner growth which takes place.Today, recognize that Life is a series of smaller destinations. And that the goal in life is not to acquire things or people to complete you. Instead, it is for you to learn lessons; to be present in your experiences and to learn to love, accept and cherish yourself and what life is presenting to you in each moment. In fact, Life is meant to be enjoyed. Today, slow down and enjoy the process.

Just for today, I recognize that the work I do on myself is not a goal. It is a process-a lifetime process. I choose to enjoy the process. I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every minute of this day. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

All that you seek is already within you

If you are looking for love, look within yourself and you will find it. If you’re looking for appreciation, appreciate yourself and all your efforts more, and you will no longer feel the need for it. If you’re looking for happiness, look at everything around you through the lens of gratitude and unconditional love. Today, consciously become aware that everything you seek in the outside world is first created within you.Whatever you’re looking for, both internally and externally, it’s already there, within you. You are a microcosm to the macrocosm of the Universe. Everything within you is a representation of the outer world. If you go within – beyond the layers of ego – you will always find whatever you’re looking for. Today, tune into yourself, observe your thoughts, feelings, and emotions with detachment, and focus your attention, time, and energy where you want things to grow. That is the real and only secret of manifestation-of creating the life you desire. Whatever you have been seeking is already within you. Today, look within and you always will find what you have been looking for.

Just for today, as I move through the layers of other people's opinions and beliefs, I see within myself a magnificent being-wise and beautiful. I love what I see when I look within me. I know that all that I seek is already within me so I look within to find my treasures. Everything I need to know is revealed to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. And all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Remember

It's Memorial Day-a day to remember. A day to remember that Life flies by so fast and that sooner or later, it will all be done. In fact, the problem isn't that Life is so short. But rather we waste so much of our lives on things that don’t matter: wondering what others think, getting caught up in gossip, wasting our lives on social media and all the illusions that it presents us. When we get lost in illusion, it’s no wonder we lack clarity and meaning in our lives. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated on a daily basis. When we’re in this place, we don’t have the time or energy to think about the impermanence of our lives. Today consciously remember and be aware of your mortality. Remembering your mortality will help you gain clarity around releasing what doesn’t serve you-habits, repetitive thoughts, beliefs and yes, even people. Remembering your mortality can help to motivate you and create a sense of urgency to do the things that your heart desires. Today, remember it is your time NOW. Embrace your mortality, make the decision you’ve been putting off, and never look back. Live as if it were your last days because it will be one day. Remember it!

Just for today, I remember that Life is very simple. What I give out comes back to me. And every thought I think creates my future. I choose to release the past and live in this present moment.I am grateful for every experience that I have ever had and I remember that all Life loves me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Forgiveness

When you feel that you’re stuck in some situation, it usually means that there’s more forgiveness work to be done. When you don’t flow freely with life in the present moment, it usually means that you’re holding on to a past moment. It can be regret, sadness, hurt, fear, guilt, blame, anger, resentment, or sometimes even a desire for revenge. Each one of these states comes from a space of un-forgiveness, a refusal to let go and come in to the present moment. Today, allow yourself to forgive. Recognize that only in the present moment can you create your future. If you are holding on to the past, you can’t be in the present. It’s only in this “now” moment that your thoughts and words are powerful. Today, stop wasting your current thoughts by continuing to create your future from the garbage of the past. No matter what your reasons are for having bitter, unforgiving feelings, you can go beyond them. You have a choice. You can choose to stay stuck and resentful, or you can do yourself a favor by willingly forgiving what happened in the past; letting it go; and then moving on to create a joyous, fulfilling life. You have the freedom to make your life anything you want it to be because you have freedom of choice. Today, choose to consciously forgive and set yourself free.

Just for today, I am willing to forgive. I give myself the gift of freedom from the past and move with joy into the now. I move beyond forgiveness to understanding and I have compassion for all. I am forgiving, loving, gentle, and kind and I know Life love me. And so it is.

Rest and restore

You need to rest! Our modern idea of success is to work longer and longer hours until we crash. Companies often praise and reward the ‘hardest workers’ and for some of us, working and working "harder" gives us value. The result is that we have a society where rest is considered to be a reward, or even worse, indulgent. Today, recognize, that rest is a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, and productive life. In fact, rest throughout the day is as important as food, water, and sleep.Rest isn’t an excuse to work less, it’s a natural method to help you work better, and more importantly, feel better! Today, let go of the idea that only when you are working or "being" productive are you a valuable human being. In reality, the more you work, the harder you work the less productive you become. Today, no matter what your ego tells do not push yourself. It is time for you to rest and restore.

Just for today, I listen to my body and I ask it what it needs-rest, relaxation, exercise, a hug from a friend or a good meal? I give my body what it needs. My life is joyously balanced between work, rest and play. They all get equal time. Every once and awhile, I give myself permission to do absolutely nothing. I am so much more than my work. I am a blessed child of the Universe and I have value because I exist. I am more than enough just as I am. I am safe and in truth, all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Anxiety epidemic

Anxiety seems to plague almost all of us at some time for a myriad of reasons. One of the main culprits of our increased anxiety is stress. Stress from work, relationships, finances, big life changes, even an exciting event like getting a new job or a promotion can trigger anxious feelings. But, the good news is that there are many things you can do about your anxiety, nervousness or worrying. The first thing is to accept how you feel. Arguing or denying your feelings is one of the most unloving things you do to yourself. And oddly enough, sometimes the moment you accept how you feel, the intensity of the feeling lessens. As you allow yourself to accept all your feelings, you become the observer of the feeling instead of the sufferer of the feeling.So, the next time you feel anxious or worried, accept it and see what happens to that feeling when you do. Today, remember that feelings come from your thoughts about a situation or a person. It’s what you do with the feeling that makes all the difference. Your thoughts trigger emotions and your emotions trigger a signal to you that something has to be addressed within. If you are experiencing anxiety around your current job, relationship, or with an upcoming event, take the time to ask questions and invite the answers to come. Anxiety, like fear, can be wonderful catalyst for change and can help you to open new doors to something greater, Today, don't ignore, numb out, or rationalize away your anxiety-accept it and allow it to show you where you need to change so that you can move forward.

Just for today, I recognize that when I create harmony in my mind and my heart, I will find it in my life. The inner create the outer, always. I am safe. I am loved and everything in my life works now and forevermore. And so it is.