Let change happen

Everything changes. But we forget this, constantly. That’s because it’s sometimes downright scary to think about change. For sure, we like the good changes—we appreciate the little ones and celebrate the big ones. But the bad ones, none of us likes those, however small they may be. We become irritated when traffic causes us to take another route and we get angry when people don’t do what they said they would do or what we think they should do. And we are deeply pained when people decide they no longer want us in their lives and our relationships ends. Today, set your intentions to stop resisting and to just let change happen, knowing that in truth, it always is happening. Today, consciously set your intentions to stop fearing the changes in your life and begin to start seeing them as opportunities, instead of dreaded events. Set your intentions to let go of your attachments to the way you think people, places and things "should" be and just let them be as they are. Today, stop resisting the little changes that are always happening in your life and I bet the the big changes get easier too. Today, stop resisting and just allow change to happen.

Just for today, I am willing to grow and change. I no longer use the word should. I refuse to make myself or anyone else wrong. I have the strength to remain calm in the face of change. I choose to believe that Life brings me only good experiences. I am open to the new and changing. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Talk less, listen more

"Talk less. Listen more. Feel deeper. Love better. Open your eyes. Experience life."A lot of us, talk a lot, including myself! But a conversation in which people are talking, but not listening, is not really a conversation. It’s selfish, unsatisfying, and does absolutely nothing to build real connections. In fact, it usually leaves us feeling alone and disconnected. And, as much as we all like to talk, what we really want to do is to connect with one another. And, the only way you can connect is to talk less and to listen more. Today, set your intentions to listen. Know that you do not always need to share a story of your own in order to connect. You don’t need to give everyone the brilliant solution to their problems. In fact, sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to just give people the space they need. And, you do not need to let the world know how together you are by talking, talking, and talking. Today, listen and really connect, be fully present and watch you and your relationships begin to bloom and flourish.

Just for today, I am willing to talk less and listen more. I cannot learn other people’s lessons for them. They must do the work themselves, and they will do it when they are ready. I am willing to grow and change and I am willing to listen. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Life lessons

Today the Universe wants us to remember that "nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." So, if you are experiencing difficult situation that keeps re-appearing, no matter what you do, today look for what you need to learn in that situation instead of trying to find the fastest way for you to feel better; instead of distracting, medicating or completing ignoring your feelings. If you can find a way to learn something from what is happening, then you will change for the better. None of us like learning lessons about ourselves. None of us like to be wrong, or to acknowledge a part of ourselves that is flawed or frightened. This is why our lessons have to keep coming back over and over again.Today, choose to slow down and learn your lessons. Choose to feel grateful for what is happening and for the lessons you are being given for they are what will allow you to grow, change and move forward. Today, wherever you are on your path, remember to live in gratitude and in humor. You are exactly where you need to be but, you can fly higher. Do not worry about whatever you are going through or have gone through. Instead, today be willing to learn your lessons, then you will bounce back bigger and better than ever!

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. The more I learn the more I grow. I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends, not just the ones I like. When I make a mistake, I know that it is all part of the learning experience. I am willing to see where and how I need to change. Every experience is perfect for my self growth. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Love Yourself

Louise famously said that love is the great miracle cure and that loving ourselves works miracles in our lives. But, most of us have no idea what real self love looks like because we were never taught or perhaps we have never witnessed in it another. Real self-love is about healing, helping, supporting, and empowering yourself. It’s about examining what you believe about life and yourself, and then challenging those beliefs to see if those beliefs are truly beneficial to your health and happiness. And, the goal of unconditional self-love is to live your best life with a sense of wholeness, health, peace, and empowerment, knowing that you always have the power to change your life. Today, set your intentions to love yourself; to pay attention to what you need in all areas of your life instead of ignoring, avoiding, or neglecting those needs; speak to yourself and treat yourself with compassion. Today, love yourself no matter what.

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. As I move through the layers of other people's opinions and beliefs, I see within myself a magnificent being-wise and beauty. I love what I see in me. I am loved and accepted exactly as I am right here and right now. I am divinely protected, guided and loved. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Shine and Be seen

We all have it: a little voice inside that tries to hold us back. It tells us not to say what we feel so we won’t make any waves. It tells us not to go for our dreams because we may not be good enough. And it often fills us with fear of failing and can stop us from growing and changing. Today,quiet that voice inside in your head that tells you to fit in, to not rock the boat and for sure, the voice that tells you to make certain that everyone is happy, sometimes at your own expense. Today, allow yourself to be bigger, brighter and shine your light from within. Make your own needs and wants your priority. Make time for the things you love to do, even if they feel silly, or superficial, or extravagant. Today, play. laugh. love and leap (it is Leap day). Go ahead and turn up your wattage, shine on as the brilliant star that you are! Today, shine and be sure to be seen!

Just for today, I am willing to see my magnificence. I appreciate all that I do. I am good enough. I ask for what I want. I speak up for myself. I claim my own power now. I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Contrary to popular belief, not knowing exactly what will happen next in your life is perfectly okay. In fact, it can actually be liberating. However, for most of us uncertainty makes us feel vulnerable and so we try and escape it any way that we can. We convince ourselves that we are fortune tellers and can therefore see the future or better yet we go to people who tell us what our futures will be. We can even make ourselves crazy, spinning our minds, strategizing and stressing in an attempt to make certain that we know or control what comes next. Today, it is time to get comfortable with and embrace the uncertainty and the impermanence of your life. Today it is time to stop fixating on solving problems or looking for the next perfect steps in your life. Today it is time to acknowledge that you can’t embrace a new uncertain future when you are fully attached to your old life or an idea of how you think something should be. Today, recognize that your quality of life can be determined by what you do with that uncertainty. The ability to let go, not know, and not try to totally control what will happen next is a necessary skill for living happy, joyous, and free. Today allow yourself to let go, get comfortable with the unknown and know that everything new awaits on the other side of your fear.

Just for today, I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience life in a new way. I know that each problem has a solution and all experiences are opportunities for me to learn and to grow. I am learning to step out of my comfort zone without fear. I am safe. I am divinely guided, protected and loved. And so it is.

Are you living a lie?

What are you hiding? What are lying about? And what truth would set you free? Today, these are the questions that the Universe wants us to address so that we can get in touch with and speak our truth. And, that process begins by you giving yourself some time to connect with your inner self, your intuition. Not your thinking brain which leads you down the path to suffering and struggle. Next, begin to honor your needs and set clear boundaries to protect your valuable time and energy. Then, begin to become comfortable with the notion that not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. Finally, and perhaps the most difficult is to allow yourself to evolve and let go of what you’ve outgrown.This is probably the hardest one of all because it’s not just about being true to yourself; it’s also about letting go. It’s about recognizing when something has run its course and being brave enough to end the chapter, even if you don’t know yet what’s coming next. Even if the void feels dark and scary. But, YOU cannot move forward if you do not let go of your attachment to your ego thoughts, suffering and struggling. Today, be willing to see your truth and know that the most confused we ever get is when we try to convince our heads of something that we know in our hearts is a lie. Today set your intentions to be true to you.

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. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Over thinking

We all face problems. Some are frivolous; some are life changing. Many of them cause us nothing more than stress. And, whatever issues life presents us, whether small or big, one thing is for sure, we think about them-we think about the a lot. We think about what to do, what not to do, and what would be “best” for us and for everyone around us. But how often do we think about our thinking or rather our over thinking? Today, consciously begin to question why you over-think, whether it’s productive, and how to overcome it. Begin by becoming aware that your over-thinking often comes from the notion that you "need to" make a grand finale decision that will never can change and must be correct. Of course, that thinking leads to more thinking since fear usually takes over causing us to do a whole lot more thinking. So, the first step to over thinking everything is to become comfortable with being wrong, and knowing that your opinions and knowledge of a situation will change with time. Through freeing yourself up from making the perfect and finale decision you can begin to feel a sense of true inner freedom and peace. Today stop worrying about the perfection of your decisions. Today, stop over thinking everything and take action to move forward, even if it is in the wrong direction. Stop thinking and do one of the thing you have been putting off. Today, take a leap of faith, step out of your mind, stop over thinking and just go for what you want.

Just for today, I recognize that it is my mind and my thoughts that create my experiences. I am unlimited to create the good in my life. I recognize that every decision I make is the right one for me. I lovingly accept my decisions, knowing that I am always free to change them. I am the manager of my life and my affairs. I make decisions easily and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Wounded inner child

We all have a wounded inner child, regardless of what your childhood looked like. And, in all likelihood, your wounded child probably doesn’t show itself much when life is going well and you feel in control. However, when something important to you is threatened, or you feel left out or disrespected or taken advantage of, that small child can be felt in a big way. The surge of negative emotions you feel in those situations is your cue that the wounded child is taking over. Typically, the emotions are fear, hurt, or shame, but each of these can also masquerade as anger. In fact, you can almost always count on anger to be a cover for a deeper, scarier emotions. This is because the child inside feels stronger and safer putting on a show of anger than actually admitting to the fear, hurt, and shame underneath. To make matters worse, consider the domino effect that takes place when my wounded child’s instinctive reactions trigger your own wounded child! Today, it is time for you to begin to heal that inner child. The first and most important thing is simply to become aware of your wounded child and when it has been triggered. When you feel an over reaction or supersized emotion, or one that lingers inexplicably, tune in to it rather than accepting it without question. If the emotion is anger, look deeper. This Mercury Retrograde is asking you to do just that-to become aware when, where and why your inner child, which is in reality your ego, acts out and may be stopping you from creating the life you desire. Becoming aware of your own and others’ wounded children will transform your relationships and your experience of life. It is the key to self-compassion, which in turn leads to compassion for everyone. And that, after all, is what all of us are seeking in this world.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I love myself enough to go beyond my parents limitations. I take care of and honor my inner child by remembering to play and have fun. I remind myself to not take everything so seriously. I love myself for I am a beloved child of the Universe and the Universe lovingly takes care of me now. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Everything in Perfect Order and Divine Timing

We are powerful creators in life, but the truth is, we are not in this alone. There are other forces at play, and for the most part, to our benefit. However, most of us want to feel in charge of our lives. It makes us feel safe knowing we have control. And to some extent, we have complete control in dictating our desires, in stating our ambitions, and in following our well laid plans. But sometimes, life has a way of throwing us curve balls and that's the rub. Sometimes thing just don't happen as fast as we would like. And when there is a delay in an outcome we are hoping to produce or the timing doesn’t work out as we planned, we become frightened, filled with doubt and sometimes even despair that "our" plans just aren't happening fast enough or exactly as we want. Today, stop allowing your ego to fill you with doubt and suffering. Instead, begin to trust in the perfection of your life and let yourself be fully where you are in the moment. Trust that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Know that what you have to look forward to is greater than what you are leaving behind. And trust that you will “arrive” in time and on time, not a minute sooner. Trust that despite what your ego or perhaps others are telling you-everything always works out for your highest good in divine timing!

Just for today, I choose to trust that everything is unfolding in perfect, divine order. I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every moment of every day. I am a magnet for good. I am open and receptive to everything wonderful that Life has to offer. I am safe and in truth all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

New Moon in Pisces

We have a New Moon In Pisces, the mystical water sign. And, it beckons you and I to dive deep into the ocean of our souls.It is asking us to take a dive to the bottom of the ocean within us, NOT to analyze, NOT to pick apart, or to judge what is there, but to simply observe. To watch the memories, the pains and the dreams, which hang around in the background of lives waiting to be triggered by some current conflict or stressor. Today, begin to recognize that you are so much greater than what happens to you during your time here on Earth and that Life is happening for you, not to you. Today, allow yourself to open your heart to the idea that there are hidden talents inside of you, waiting to rise up into your consciousness. Honor the fact that you are talented, you are gifted, and that you do indeed bring so much value to this world and that you belong here in this time and space. Under the current New Moon energies, your potential is free to be further unlocked and you can surpass all those old obstacles that stop you from changing and creating the life you desire. Today, create some quiet time for yourself so that you can listen to the wisdom of your intuition, to your heart. Today allow yourself to let go of the past which is keeping you stuck and allow the New Moon energies to help you transcend and free yourself from the past and unlock your true potential. Change can be scary but, when you do what makes your soul sing, you are bound to succeed. Here's to beautiful new beginnings for all of us.

Just for today, I recognize that each day is a new opportunity. Yesterday is over and done. Today is the first day of my future. I recognize that I have the power to change my Life for the better and I am doing so now. Every morning I remind myself that I can make the choice to feel good about myself and my life. It is a new habit for me to cultivate. My life gets more fabulous every day. I look forward to what each new hour brings. I am safe. It is only change and in truth, everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

2-22-2022

Happy 2-22-2020! And that's a lot of 2's! The number 2 in numerology is the number of intuition, balance and harmony. And, when lots of the number two are present, you can often find yourself being torn in two directions. The only way to make the best choice is to tune into your soul-not your ego which will keep you stuck and mired in drama and unrest. Today, you are being called to be true to your dreams and to make choices that nourish your soul. It is also the last day of our moon's cycle and you are meant to let go of what is weighing you down. Today tune inward and allow yourself to release yourself from the expectations of other people. When you are true to yourself and take action on your dreams, you can build a life that benefits you and the greater good. Today, say YES to yourself and let go of all that no longer serves YOUR highest purpose.

Just for today, I nourish myself my saying no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know what and I do not have to apologize for it. I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is forgiven and forgotten and I am free in this moment. My mind and body are in perfect balance. I am a harmonious being. I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of my ever changing life. I know if I continue to focus on what I do not want. That is exactly what I will get more of. I trust my intuition to always be on my side. Everything is working out for my highest good and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

The Big Picture

You are not responsible for what your eyes are seeing. You are responsible for how you perceive what you are seeing. And, right now, while we are going through Mercury Retrograde, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with emotions and fear of the unknown. Today, it is time for you to consciously change your perspective and look at the bigger picture of your life. Every single situation, thing, and person in your life may be seen through one of two lenses: the lens of fear or the lens of love. And you can change the way you see your world by consciously choosing to over ride your ego thoughts and begin to trust that even the worst situations hold the seeds of good, even if it is only for the learning that they bring about. Today, look for the silver lining. Choose to see yourself as a hero rather than a victim. Today, take a step back and ask yourself if the stress you are now experiencing will really matter in five years from now. In most cases, the answer you will receive is no. However, if the answer is yes, trust and know that there is always a solution. Today, know that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Just for today, I choose not to be a helpless victim of my thoughts but rather a master of my mind. I know that in any situation I always have a choice between love and fear. Today I choose love. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I am enough. I am lovable. I am loving. I am loved. I am love and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.