Worrying....

Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose. And, every time you use the present to stress and worry about the future, you are choosing to sacrifice joy today to mourn joy you might not have tomorrow. And, although it may seem like you are creating solutions or somehow protecting yourself from pain through worrying, scheming and stressing about the future, in reality, you are just causing yourself more worry and uncertainty. Today, you can choose to stop wasting your time worrying. In fact, you can choose to be in the moment and trust in the one that follows it. You can’t always control what tomorrow or your future will look like, but you can know that more often than not, it will lead to something good if you are truly open to what the uncertainty of the future can bring you. And, when it doesn’t, know that you will get through it—and faster if you haven’t already overwhelmed yourself with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Today, know that on the other side of worry, there’s trust. You can't always trust in specifics, but you can trust in yourself and you can trust in Life. Choose to do so today.

Just for today, I release all negative thoughts about the past and all worries about the future. I realize that stress is only fear. I now release all fear. I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. I am safe and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Disappointment

For many of us, disappointment is one of life’s most uncomfortable feelings. It’s complex, containing a subset of other emotions like anger, hurt, sadness, and helplessness. Furthermore, when life or the people in our lives don't meet our expectations, it can devastate our sense of security, threaten our self-esteem, and leave us feeling lost, scared, out of control and just downright disappointed. We may wonder what we could have done differently and if we’ll ever be happy again, now that the thing we pinned all our hopes on hasn’t worked out. Bottom line we just end up feeling disappointed. However, today you can stop the cycle of being disappointed by choosing to accept instead of expect. Today, allow yourself to consciously accept that disappointment it is a part of life, part of being human and it is always tied to your expectations. Acceptance is a lifelong challenge and fundamental to dealing with disappointment. Today, accept that at times Life will be disappointing—but it will pass.Today, practice acceptance and you will suffer less as it is happening and notice the good things in life more. Disappointment is a part of life, but all parts of life can help you grow. You can be present and aware even in the midst of negative emotions and therefore live more fully. Remember, do not let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.

Just for today, I create a new life with new rules that totally support me. I let go of all my expectations. People, places and things are free to be themselves and I am free to be me. I now release all expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I have faith in myself and faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe. I am safe and this too shall pass. And so it is.

Second guessing yourself

You are connecting more deeply with your soul's truth. And, although this sounds great in theory, it can often be a confusing process, leading many of us to begin to second guess ourselves and our decisions. Today, however, you can choose to consciously let go of your fear and your ego driven thoughts and begin to recognize that in truth there is no such thing as a wrong decision. You and I are always course correcting-taking from what we have learned from the past and building on it for the future. Today, begin to trust yourself! When you second guess yourself, it’s usually because you are being forced to step out of your comfort zone. But it’s important to remember that change happens incrementally. Even if you’re not seeing an obvious positive result yet, it might be coming. And your broader intentions led you there for a reason, even if the lesson is that you need to take another path. Today, recognize that you are not who you were yesterday and you are not who you will be tomorrow. So, make peace with that. Life is full of second chances and we are always in a state of evolution. Today, go easy on yourself! Accept that he process of change means making mistakes and learning from them. And good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions. Today, be honest, compassionate and loving to yourself because it is time you make big changes in your life. You've got this!

Just for today, I am the manager of my life. I make wise decisions and everything is working out for the best. I trust my intuition and make decisions with ease. Making decisions is easy for me. I welcome new ideas and follow through with what I say. I lovingly accept my decisions, knowing that I am always free to change. Every decision I make is right for me. I am safe and out of this situation only good will change. And so it is.

Believe it..

Do you believe you should be treated with respect? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t require it from others in your life. Do you believe this moment is good enough? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t enjoy it.Do you believe you deserve happiness? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t let yourself feel it. And, although not everything is possible, far more is possible than you often realize and it starts with what you believe. Beliefs are thoughts that are NOT fact—meaning you can change them if you really want to. Today, recognize that what you belief about yourself and your life becomes your reality. And, that you can change the stories you tell yourself. You can change the limits you've set for ourselves. Most importantly, you can change what you do for yourself, starting right this moment. Every passing second is a new opportunity to be who you want to be, if believe you can. You may not always believe the best about and for yourself, but in this moment, you can choose to believe and act on it. If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles. Today, believe in yourself and your power to create the life you desire.

Just for today, I choose to believe that it is easy to change a behavior or thought pattern. It does not matter what other people say or do. What does matter is how I choose to respond and what I choose to believe about myself. Every thought I choose to think and to speak is creating my reality and my future. If I change the way I think, I can change my life. I choose to believe that Life brings me only wonderful new experiences and that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

True to you

Mercury is retrograde in Pisces and for the next three weeks you will be guided to tune into what is really important to you and what is not; and where you have been wasting your energy and time doing things purely for money or security or have been caught in the trap of servitude and perhaps, martyrdom. For you see, most empaths and sensitive souls are over-givers and one of the shadow archetypes of Pisces is the martyr. So, you are most likely recognizing now how you might be under-valuing your talents in some way. Today, set your intentions to begin to honor the gifts that you have been given. Take some time to tune into your soul and evaluate what is important to you and know that whatever you are experiencing is happening so you can live more true to your soul.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends. It is no fun being a victim. I refuse to be helpless anymore. I claim my own power now. I recognize I cannot learn other people’s lessons for them. They must do their own work and they will do it when they are ready. 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 love myself unconditionally. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Mercury Retrograde-oh my

Mercury goes retrograde tomorrow and yes it has felt like it's been retrograde all month. And, whatever you have been experiencing for the past two weeks has given you a glimpse of the lessons you will have during this retrograde cycle. And, although you might feel a bit off kilter during this retrograde, it is important for you to remember that everything is happening for your highest good. For you see, every time Mercury's "trickster" energy happens, through technical glitches, communication snafu's, chaos or confusion, it is trying to teach you to SLOW DOWN and to re-evaluate what you are doing and where you are going. This is your time to tune into what is really important to you, not your ego or what other people think you should be doing. Today, set your intentions to use the energies of Mercury retrograde to slow down. to re-think, to re-pair, to re-view, to re-cognize, and to re-evaluate, where you are right now and where your soul wants you to go.

Just for today, I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe. Regardless of my setbacks, I always have a comeback in me. I am a capable person. I can handle anything that comes my way. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. And out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day-a day to celebrate your loved ones and of course, for self love. Celebrating love doesn’t mean you need to go out and buy chocolates or flowers, instead telling your loved ones how you feel, giving them a hug or just thanking them for all that they do can be enough.No matter how you celebrate or don't celebrate Valentine's Day, it is important today to take the time to celebrate and nourish yourself in whatever way you need. Loving yourself, honoring yourself, and believing in yourself is so important, so use Valentine’s Day as your reminder to pamper yourself with loving thoughts and feelings.Remember, loving yourself has nothing to do with vanity or arrogance—those emotions are only expressions of fear. When you love yourself, you cherish and appreciate the wondrous being that you, in truth, are. Loving yourself creates a life of joy and fulfillment. Loving yourself will create miracles in your life.

Just for today, I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. I choose to see clearly through eyes of love. I love what I see. I am grateful for all the love in my life. I find it everywhere I go. I am worth loving. Loving myself and others allows me to be all that I can be. I am beautiful and everyone loves me. And so it is.

Stop apologizing for everything and nothing

For many of us, the word “sorry” has become something we reactively utter, regardless of whether we have done anything wrong. This seemingly harmless habit can actually lower your self-esteem, justify other people’s poor actions, and turn you into a complete pushover. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with apologizing for the bad things you’ve done. However, when saying sorry becomes your automatic response to anything that makes you feel a little uncomfortable, it can be problematic. While you can never know other people’s intentions, you can recognize that your words influence your own state of mind–and apologizing when you've done nothing wrong needlessly creates guilt and undermines your confidence. It can also create an imbalance in your relationships, since it tells other people you think you are always responsible for any potential conflict or miscommunication; and it also sends the message that you are more interested in being agreeable than being honest. Today begin to recognize that more often than not, there is no reason for anyone to take blame. Today if you find yourself apologizing repeatedly, ask yourself, “Did I actually do something wrong?” And if not, “Do I really want to communicate that I think I did?”The whole point of learning to apologize less is to build confidence in yourself and your choices, and that means embracing your humanity. Today, recognize that it is human to struggle, and unless you are hurting other people, there is no need to apologize for it.

Just for today, I do not apologize about everything under the sun. I choose my apologies with care and sincerity. I nourish myself by saying no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. When I make a mistake, I recognize that it is all part of the learning process. I am safe and Life supports me in every possible way. And so it is.

Soul Searching.....

Mercury goes retrograde on Sunday. However, you just might be feeling the intense energy right now. Mercury is the planet of communication. It rules over our mind, our thought processes, and our ability to think clearly. When Mercury enters into retrograde,or seemingly moves backward, it guides us to tap into the unseen, into the hidden realms of our mind. It helps us to tune in and listen so we can become better communicators.While things in your outside world may feel a little chaotic and all over the place during a Mercury Retrograde, it is your inner world that is calling to you to re-examine where you are and what you are doing. And this retrograde is in Pisces, the sign of the soul, will guide you to re-connect with your soul's truth and re-evaluate what you are doing in this world and why. Today, allow yourself some quiet time, some time to look within and do some soul-searching. It is through this questioning that you will be allowed to be reborn, so you can access new dimensions and your true power over your life.Today, it is important to be patient and stop looking outside yourself for the answers you currently are seeking. And allow yourself to listen to your intuition, to inner self, that already has all the answers to all the questions you have been stressing over. This is all part of the divine plan for your life. Allow it to happen, today.

Just for today, I trust my intuition. I allow myself to be quiet and still and when I do I am amazed at what I discover. Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. All that I need to know is revealed to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times. I am safe, divinely guided and protected and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Balance and Harmony

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” Balance and harmony are two sides of the same coin. Both are about our relationship to who we are and what is most important to us. Balance is about our inner relationship to who we are and what matters to us. On the other hand, harmony is about the outer relationship between who we are and the world around us. When we are out of balance and harmony, we experience stress. Like the phenomenon of friction in the physical world, stress is the result of resistance. It is about resisting your life as it is. And like friction, you can get burned in the process of resistance. Today, set your intentions to begin to create and to maintain balance and harmony in your life by first consciously staying present. When you can just be present, you have the ability to see that most of the time, the stress you experience is a creation of your mind responding to what is going on or to what you think is going on. Next, it is important to become aligned with what you need. Once you notice that you are indeed out of balance or harmony, you need to then restore alignment and to get back to balance or harmony. You begin that process by identifying your needs and then by making requests of others to address them. And, you will experience balance and harmony when you get in touch with who you are and what matters most and then make those things a priority in your life.

Just for today, I am patient, diplomatic and tolerant. My words and actions are healing. I ask for what I need. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. I recognize that when I create balance and harmony in my mind and my heart, I will find it in my life. The inner creates the outer, always. The Universe supports every thought I choose to think and to believe. I have unlimited choices about what I can think. I choose balance, harmony and peace and I express it in my Life. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Judgement and criticism

Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world and your judgment of others is an extension of self-judgment; and the self-judgment is so ingrained, so normal, you may not even recognize it. Many of us spend a lot of our time judging ourselves, we spend a lot of time judging others and their behaviors. And, even if all your judgements may not be expressed and remain Internally in your mind, your judgemental, acidic thoughts are eating their way through your self worth and self esteem. Today, set your intentions to stop judging and criticizing yourself and everyone around you. Remember, every time you make a judgment or a criticism, you are sending something out that is going to come back to you. And, judging is preventing you from understanding a new truth. Today, free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding, new growth and inner peace.

Just for today, I release the need to judge or criticize anyone, including myself. As I release all judgment and criticism, judgmental people leave my life. I accept everyone as they are, including myself. I know that if I want to be loved as I am. I must be willing to love and accept others exactly as they are. I am safe. I am enough and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Forgive

Louise used to say that if you are feeling stuck in some situation, or when your affirmations aren’t working, it usually means that there’s more forgiveness work to be done. Furthermore, she said that when you don’t flow freely with life in the present moment, it usually means that you are holding onto 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 into the present moment. And, it is only in this present moment can you create your future. However, forgiving someone does not mean condoning their behavior. It doesn’t mean forgetting how they hurt you or giving that person room to hurt you again. Forgiving someone means making peace with what happened. It means acknowledging your wound, giving yourself permission to feel the pain, and recognizing why that pain no longer serves you. It means letting go of the hurt and resentment so that you can heal and move on. And, forgiving yourself and others is a choice that you can make in every moment. Today, choose to forgive. Choose to give yourself the give of freedom-choose to forgive and let go.

Just for today, I am willing to forgive. I recognize that the person who is hardest for me to forgive, is the person I need to forgive and let go of the most. I practice forgiveness daily so that I can move out of the past and into the present moment. I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the best way I know how. I forgive everyone for not being what I want them to be. As I forgive myself, it becomes easier to forgive others. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Full Moon In Loving Leo

We have a Full Moon in loving Leo today and it is asking us all to let go of any beliefs and habits that are keeping us stuck, small and stopping us from moving forward. Often we attach ourselves to an idea or belief that if we accomplish this, then we will be happy. The thing about dreams and goals is that they have to change with us, as we are constantly changing. And, we can’t expect things out of life. we just have to enjoy the ride, learn from our sufferings, and take each day as it comes. Today, set your intentions to let go. Attachment makes us suffer; it forces us into self-doubt and misery. Attachment ties us down and locks in the prison of our own minds. However, once you let go, you are free. You are liberated to move forward. It is only when you let go will you be truly free. And it’s only then can you really embrace the present moments and life itself. Today, be willing to let go and set yourself free.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I give myself permission to let go of all that no longer serves any purpose in my life-objects, habits, beliefs, and relationships. I release all negative thoughts about the past and all worries of the future. I let go of all expectations and trust the process of Life to always take care of me. I forgive everyone, including myself for all perceived wrongs. I release them with love, I am now free to move forward with love in my heart. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.