Little choices make a big impact

Let’s face it: life isn’t always fun. Even the most fortunate among us have struggles, obligations, and demons to face. But we’re all presented with countless opportunities for connection and joy—if we choose to create space in our lives, get out of our heads, and let ourselves live in the now. Today, the Universe wants you to acknowledge that if you want to change your life, you do not need a master plan to get there.  In fact, the change you want to see starts with a simple choice—one tiny decision to do something differently. To try something new or say something instead of merely thinking of it or to challenge a thought that might be holding you back. Those little choices might not change everything, but they can change how you experience everything. So, today choose to make one small change and choose to have a little faith in your ability to handle whatever’s coming down the road. Choose to believe that you have the strength and resourcefulness required to tackle whatever challenges come your way. And know that you always have the capacity to  choose to make the best of anything. Even if you didn’t want it or ask for it, even if seems scary or hard or unfair, you can make something good of any loss or hardship. You can learn from it, grow from it, help others through it, and maybe even thrive because of it. The future is unknown, but you can know this for sure that you can choose to have faith that you got this! Today, make one small choice and what your life change in big ways.

Just for today, I recognize that I always have a choice. I willingly release any need for struggle or suffering. I am willing to accept my life as it is. I deserve all that is good in life. I recognize that peace begins within me. The more peaceful I am inside the more peace I have to share with others. The inner creates the outer always. I now go beyond barriers to possibilities and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

New Moon in Leo

We have a New Moon in Leo. New Moons are a powerful time to set intentions for the weeks ahead. We can use the New Moon energies to get clear about what we wish to focus on in our lives. Tonight’s Leo New Moon offers a beautiful wave of energy to support us in gaining some clarity and courage. It may inspire us to get in touch with our passions, to return to projects or hobbies we had forgotten about, and to prioritize joy and lightness. One of the highest frequencies of the Leo energy is the quality of simplicity. When we simplify, life can become easier, less emotionally heavy, and we can find it easier to make room for joy. And adding to the Leo New Moon energy is Venus which is retrograde helping us all to delve into the shadows of our hearts so that we can reclaim those parts of ourselves that have not felt worthy of love or money. Today, set your intentions to begin to learn how to co-create your life with a stronger sense of worthiness and that you can be loved simply by being yourself-you do not have to earn it! Today, accept that your next chapter hasn’t been written yet. Today, allow the New Moon energy to help you to write your future with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to your joy.

Just for today, my self esteem is high because I honor who I am. I love and accept myself exactly as I am. I draw love and acceptance into my life and I allow myself to accept them now. I have the self esteem, confidence and courage to move forward with ease. I am safe and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is

Begin anew

One of the greatest misconceptions in life is that we are somehow powerless to let go of what’s behind us. That we have to carry regret, shame, or disappointment, and that we have to allow our past, on some level, to dictate how today will unfold. Today, it is time to awaken to the fact that the past is the past and doesn’t have to shape what your present looks like. In truth, at any moment, you can let go of who you’ve been and decide to be someone new—to do something differently. It won’t always be easy, but it is always a choice you can make. Today, acknowledge that you always have a choice-you can either dwell and stay stuck, or let go and feel free. Today, as we begin a new week give yourself space to fill yourself up with good feelings about the beautiful day in front of you—and the beautiful tomorrow you’re now creating. Today, accept that no matter how hard the past, you can always begin again. Choose to begin anew today.

Just for today, I recognize that this is a new day, one I have never seen before. I begin anew and claim and create all that it is good in this Life. I forgive myself and set myself free. I am willing to see my life in a whole new way. I am safe and divinely guided and protected as I begin anew. Everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Re-birth-Venus Star Point

Today, retrograde Venus and the Sun will align, creating what is known as the Venus Star Point. The merging of the Sun and Venus indicates a rebirth of Venus’s energy and her gradual emergence from an evening star to a morning star. Venus energy teaches us that the key to creating the life we desire lies in self-love first. Under this energy, your heart may experience its own rebirth too. You may feel your heart healing the wounds you never thought would leave you. You may feel yourself opening up to a greater love, or perhaps releasing blocks that have been preventing you from feeling the love that you are. Right now, under the Venus Retrograde energies, you are on an inward journey reclaiming aspects of yourself that have been forgotten, denied or undervalued. Today, allow the Venus energy to help you to embrace your unique qualities, and watch as you naturally begin to draw in people who appreciate you for who you are. Today, begin to value who you are and no matter what you’ve been through or are currently experiencing, trust that you will soon emerge bolder and brighter than ever. Today, acknowledge that you have always been a dazzling star. You're now in the process of reclaiming your brilliance. Today allow the Venus energy to help you to gain new clarity, reach a new point of forgiveness, or to help you to open up to a deeper sense of self love and acceptance.

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.

Be re-born

This week we have the powerful energy of the Lionsgate portal, tomorrow on August 8. This portal of high frequencies is said to open our spirit and the spirit of Mother Earth allowing for a rebirth of sorts. And, re-birth can sound so majestic, so beautiful. It can signify a time of starting fresh, of beginning anew, of creating a blank page for the future. However, re-birth does not always occur as the delicate unfolding of blossoming petals. Sometimes, it entails the unnerving shriek of the phoenix consumed by the flames. Sometimes, it’s the pressure from the heat that turns coal into diamonds. Often, we must taste the darkness of death before we can rise from the ashes with a strength and courage we did not even know we had, until it was tested. And, that’s what you may have been experiencing in the past couple of months-the allowing of the parts of who you were that just don’t work any longer to just fall away and die, so you can be reborn. Today, set your intentions to stop fighting and struggling and focus your intentions instead on letting go. For you see when you cling to things, you struggle. When you grasp at what you desire, you suffocate it. When you identify with a laundry list of accomplishments, you will always fall short in the end. You are a human being, not a human doing and when focus on the externals and get caught up in the scramble to achieve, you can forget what is really important, what truly defines you. Today, acknowledge that in every moment, you have the chance to re-invent yourself -to be reborn by letting go. Today, choose to let go so you can be reborn again. Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I lovingly forgive and release of the past. I am now free to create the life I desire. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. Out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Just Breathe

Often when we’re feeling frustrated, or panicked, or stressed, or scared, we tend to breathe rapid, shallow breaths, or find ourselves holding our breath which allows minimal air to our lungs and to our brains. This can actually lead to a number of physical problems. So on top of the difficult emotions we may experience, we then create short-term and long-term physical problems by reducing the amount of oxygen that gets to our brains, making it hard to function at a high level. Today, the Universe wants us to consciously just breathe-slow, belly breaths. Not only will it help you release tension and reduce anxiety; it also provides a solid internal focus to help ground you when you may feel overwhelmed by outside circumstances. And, concentrating on your breath can remind you that no matter how catastrophic things may seem, you are alive. You are in truth okay. You will get through it. So, today if you’re feeling overwhelmed, just breathe. Forget for a minute about everything that needs to be done, and take it all one slow step and deep breath at time.If you’re feeling worried, just breathe. Forget for a minute about everything that might go wrong and create what can go right, one slow step and deep breath at a time. If you’re feeling scared, just breathe. Forget for a minute about everything that might hurt you and take care of yourself, one slow step and deep breath at a time. Often times the world inside our heads is far more chaotic than the world outside it. Today, remember that you have immense power to calm it by remembering to just breathe. Just for today, I let go of all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. I recognize that stress is only fear. I now release all destructive fears and doubts. I accept myself exactly as I am and create peace in my mind and my heart. I am loved. I am safe and in truth, everything always is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Don't believe everything you think!

You are not your thoughts. In fact, as humans our thoughts do not represent reality. We are the ones who choose to believe that they are real, when, in fact, they have nothing to do with reality. We are the consciousness from which our thoughts arise. And,  our capacity to think is incredibly susceptible to error.  Assumptions, misinformation, ego and limited beliefs are just a few patterns of unhealthy thought that interfere with our judgement and sometimes are just plain not true. In truth, our thoughts do not represent reality. We are the ones who choose to believe that they are real, when, in fact, they have nothing to do with reality. And, no matter what situation life presents us, we can always choose to view ourselves the way we want-we can always choose the way we “think” about the situation. Today, it is time to accept that just because you think something doesn’t always make it true. Today, set your intentions to let go of your attachment to your thoughts-whether they be negative or positive. Once you realize that your thoughts are faulty, there will be nothing else standing in your way. And when you realize that there is nothing standing in your way, you will see it was your thoughts that were holding you back from being who you wanted to be this whole time. Today, consciously don’t get attached to your thoughts. Today, don’t let your mind push you around—just let it go. Today don’t believe everything you think! Just for today, I recognize that I am not a victim of my thoughts but rather a master of my mind.  I recognize that it is my thoughts that create my experiences and I am unlimited in my ability to create the good in my life.  I am safe.  I am divinely guided and protected. And everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Authenticity

There are things that we are proud of and things we’re ashamed of, and inside we wish people would see more of the former and less of the latter. For you see, we all want validation. It’s an intrinsic human need to feel connected to other people; and often times, when we feel alone, it’s because we believe we haven’t proven how good we are or can be. However, today, the Universe wants us to set our intentions to be authentic in every situation and in every moment of this day. Today, know that you don’t have to show the world you’re good. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You don’t have to try to hide the things you’ve done that might not seem flattering. You just need to forgive and accept yourself and trust that other people will, as well. Being authentic means being vulnerable—letting people see all your different facets, trusting they won’t judge you, and knowing that if they do, that’s completely on them. Today, recognize you’re awesome just because you keep moving forward, even if it’s just one small step. Today, give yourself permission to not be perfect, and instead focus on progress.  Today, acknowledge your weaknesses, work to improve them, but say loud and proud that they will not define you. If you start worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, remember you deserve to enjoy the present, but only you can make it happen. Today, let go of who you think you should be and just be you.  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 inside me. Other people love me when I am myself. I am  my own unique beautiful soul and I deserve to be loved.  I forgive myself and set myself and I know that out of this situation only good will come.  And so it is

Be kind to yourself

Creating lasting change takes commitment, practice, and most importantly self-compassion. Commitment to truly being authentic. Practice -by making conscious choices to set your authentic self free. And, self-compassion by finally surrendering to the fact that you are not perfect, nor do you need to be. And, by learning to practice self-compassion, you will become more comfortable with the person your are today, free of expectations. Today, set your intentions to tend to your sensitive heart, which may be more open because of the sensitive energies of Cancer Season. Today, acknowledge your challenges and then let them go. Today, allow yourself to feel whatever it is you need to feel and to then let it go. Today, remind yourself that you are exactly where you need to be. And, although you may be learning things about yourself that may shock you, remember each and everyone one of us is a composite of all emotions and behaviors-the good, the bad and the ugly. And, that’s okay. Today, speak to yourself as if you were your best friend and consciously show yourself compassion and understanding. Today, be kind to yourself and give yourself a big hug for just being and for picking yourself up and moving forward. Today, accept that self-compassion is an inside job. When you allow yourself to be gentle with yourself, the world will becomes a gentler place. Just for today, 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. I am my own best friend. Other friends will come and go. But, I am always here with and for myself. I show myself compassion and love. I am safe when I express my feelings. I can remain serene under all circumstances. I am centered and focused. I feel more secure each day. I joyously let go of everything that no longer serves any purpose in my life. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. Life supports me in every possible way and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Lying

As humans we do a lot of lying throughout our days for a lot of reasons. And, lying isn’t just something that is done with words. We can lie with our actions. We can lie with our silence. We can lie with our complicity. We can lie by pretending to be who we aren’t. Therefore we have friends, but no one really knows us. We pretend like we have it all figured out because admitting that we are clueless would mean our world could come crashing down. So, we continue to lie to ourselves and to others to keep us safe and keep us “together”. However, the Universe wants us today to stop lying to ourselves and hiding behind masks and other mechanisms that we think make us more attractive and appealing to the rest of the world. For you see, when we choose to deny who we truly are, we are lying. Lying is a choice, one that deeply harms ourselves and oftentimes, those around us. And even though it is a choice, it’s one that is very easy to hide from. And, in our search for love we will do almost anything to attain our goal even if it means denying ourselves the truth. Today, acknowledge that you don’t have to use all your energy to put on the facade that you’ve got it all figured out. It’s okay to not have it all together. When you begin to open up and communicate with others about who you truly are, you begin the opportunity to discover what love is and that’s what we are all searching for. And, sharing ourselves without facades allows us to know love. Love makes us feel safe and wanted. It makes us feel connected and like we belong. And, the love of others begins with ourselves because you can’t love yourself if you don’t know who you are. You can’t love yourself if you’re using all your energy to put on an act for everyone else. And other people can’t love you when they don’t know who you are. So, today set your intentions to take off the mask. Let go of all the energy it takes to be someone else and use it to discover who it is you truly are. Love that person up and watch as the world loves you back. Just for today, I am willing to see and experience the truth and the truth sets me free. Divine wisdom, divine harmony and divine love reign supreme within me and all around me. I am safe when I speak my truth. I release me need to struggle and suffer and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Unconditional self love

“Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.” Today, no matter what happens, no matter whether you make a mistake or screw up, love yourself. Today, even if you disappoint yourself or others-love yourself without conditions. Today, set your intentions to love yourself no matter what. Today, accept that you are doing the best you can with what you have. For you see, when you love yourself with conditions, it puts you in a position where love can be given and taken away, thus you can find yourself with anxiety about living up to the conditions that you have created in your mind. Conversely, unconditional love means loving yourself in such a way that you feel free to be what you are now, in this moment. And true self-love is about the relationship that you have with yourself. It’s about paying attention to what you need in all areas of your life instead of ignoring, avoiding, or neglecting those needs. And it’s about speaking to yourself, treating yourself, and seeing yourself with kindness, forgiveness, fairness, encouragement, patience, and helpfulness. True self-love is not about standing in front of ourselves as a judge that shames and condemns us. True self-love is about walking beside yourself in harmony and as a true friend, supporting yourself along life’s entire journey. Today, set your intentions to focus on loving yourself and watch the miracles happen in your life. Just for today, I love myself unconditionally. I do not wait to be perfect in order to love myself. I love myself exactly as I am right now. I am my own best friend. Other friends will come and go. But I am always here with and for myself. I support myself in feeling good and I trust that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Perspective

We all go through tough times, but how we view what we are going through is completely up to us. And that’s what the Universe wants us to focus on today- to change the way we’ve been looking at things, our perspective, so that we can change our lives. We always have a choice on how we "see" everything and everyone in our lives. You can look at your life in one of two ways: either you are destined to be punished eternally and live a miserable life full of pain, hurt, suffering and guilt; or you are going through all of this because the Universe knows that you are strong enough to bear it and you will emerge stronger, better, and happier than if you did not go through it. Today, set your intentions to consciously change your perspective on what’s happening in your life right now. Today, take some time to look at your life and think of the many tough times you have endured and the many blessings that have arisen from them. Today, acknowledge that you, in truth, always have a chance to find the bright side to your situation, no matter how tough it seems, by only changing your perspective and identifying the positive of every experience. Today, remind yourself that no matter what you are going through that it won’t last forever. There is no emotion or situation that will last forever. Life ebbs and flows, and the good and bad in life will come and go, eternally. Today, remember that changing your perspective is like changing the window through which you view the world. When you change how you view the world, you change how you feel about it. When you change they way you look at the world, the world around will begin to change. Today, instead of complaining that the rose bush is full of thorns, be happy the thorn bush has roses. Just for today, I see the world through eyes of love. I love what I see. I am willing to change the way I look at every situation in my life. And when I do, the world around me changes. I am willing to change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Courage

Sometimes we all need some courage to help us take the next step and move forward in our lives. And, courage is not the same as an absence of fear. Courage is doing what you really want to do, even if it scares you to death. Courage is taking tiny steps in the right direction even though, sometimes, that really is terrifying to do. And it is courage that makes you inch closer to where you want to be. It’s courageous that enables you to pursue something better. Today, even if you feel defeated, demoralized or just plain tired, create some quiet time to go within and find the courage to take one step forward in the direction to where you want to go or to who you would like to become. Whether it’s a better relationship, a better job, or that you just want more quality into your life in general, you must be courageous. Today, set your intentions to be brave and take action. Just one step at the time- a tiny step in the right direction. In truth, you know what the next step for you is, right now. Take that step. Today, choose to be courageous, knowing that courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. Just for today, I return to the basics of life-forgiveness, courage, gratitude, love and humor. I have the courage to live my dreams. I am safe. I am willing to take one small step towards making profound change in my life. I love myself even if I am not perfect and I trust that everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.