Perspective

"If you change the way you look at things, then the things you look at change".

When you make a small change of perspective and look at your "old ways of doing things" and the "old stories"that you repeat over and over again, with a new feeling of empathy and understanding, everything will shift. When you change the stories that you tell yourself about why you can't do something; how you are a "victim"; how it is some else's fault or how they did you wrong, you will experience a great sense of relief. Today, accept that when you change your perspective, the way you look at a situation, the situation will also change.

Today, challenge yourself to look at your stories and struggles with a different perspective and attempt not to get too fixated on “one right way.” Today, look at a different, bigger picture and your life will change and become bigger too.

Just for today, I am willing to change. I am willing to release my old patterns and negative beliefs. The power that created me has given me the power to create a new life. I now choose new positive, fulfilling thoughts and begin anew right here and right now. All is truly well in my world! And so it is.

Shadows

“It is the shadow that holds the clues."

It is a 111 day-the 11th day of the 1 st month, so you and I are blessed with triple 1 energy! And, I am told by my numerology friends that this is a powerful day. It is a day that will help you infuse your life with more light. In fact, it will help you to bring light to your shadow so that it can be healed by your consciousness. Your shadow contains all the parts of yourself that you have tried to hide or deny. It contains those dark aspects that you believe are not acceptable to your family, friends, and most important, yourself. It is the dark side that is stuffed deeply within your consciousness, hidden from yourself and others. It is the place where you tell yourself that there is "something wrong with me". or that "I’m not okay;" "I’m not lovable. I’m not deserving." I’m not worthy. In all likelihood it is a place that you do not want to visit often.

However, our shadows hold the essence of who we are. They are our most treasured gifts and by facing those aspects of ourselves, in reality, we become free to accept our glorious "totality"-the good, the bad, the light and the dark. Today, allow the energy of 111 to help you make peace with your shadows. When you do, you will no longer have to pretend to be someone you’re not. You will no longer have to prove you’re good enough. When you embrace your shadow you will no longer have to live in fear. Today allow yourself the gifts of your shadow and you will finally revel in all the glory of your true self. Then you will have the freedom to create the life you have always desired.

Just for today, I recognize that healing means to make whole and to accept all parts of myself-not just the parts I like, but all of me. I recognize that I have the power to heal myself and I consciously claim that power now. I am good enough and I know that Life loves me. And so it is

Past, present and future

Have you ever felt a sense of internal conflict about enjoying the present moment while also working toward your dreams? As you ponder your new year's intentions perhaps you find yourself wondering how you can balance living in this present moment with visualizing and feeling what you want for your future. You and I know that life happens now, and in order to fully live it, we need to accept what’s in front of us and experience it with complete awareness. And, we also know that in order to create our future we must act as if we already have what we want. So how can we do both?

Obviously, we can’t be happy and present if we’re focused on attracting something bigger and better, and worrying at each step of the process. Maybe the key to enjoying the present while enabling the future is to know that we are creating something different without telling ourselves that it’s also something better. Tomorrow might bring a world of exciting new possibilities, but today, wherever you stand on your journey, can be an adventure in itself, even if you are taking steps towards your future.

Today, begin to recognize that you have abundant opportunities to utilize your strengths and passions, to do things you enjoy, and to connect with people you love—even if you are simultaneously crossing things off our to-do lists on the things, which are moving you closer to creating your dreams. Today choose to know that you have a sense of direction in your life, but do not choose to create stress around arriving at any destination. Today is a worthy part of your adventure. If you are following your purpose, right now, you are indeed living the dream.

Just for today,I look upon my past, present and future with love. I recognize that I am the star in my own movie. I am also the author and the director. I now create wonderful new roles for myself. This moment is a stepping stone in the discovery of who I am and what brings me joy. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Creativity

“The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.”

Each of us has an innate creative energy waiting to be expressed. Kids do it all the time. When they play, make crafts, or tell stories, every movement oozes creativity. However, at some point we start trading creative expression for fitting in and following the directions of others. We grow up and become adults, doing what we are told adults "should" do. But, not using your creativity can have some real, negative impacts on your life, relationships, and even health. By not expressing your creativity, you hide a part of your true self. Over time this can make you upset, bitter, and even judgmental of people you see doing the very thing you long to do.

Today, tap into your innate creativity . Being creative gives you the chance to embrace your inner self like nothing else. By experiencing that, you open yourself up to joy and a sense of purpose that will spill over into your relationships and family life and transform your mindset to one of positivity and empowerment. In truth, you are always creating your life and everything in your life through your thoughts and beliefs. Today, embrace your creativity and find ways to create. Remember, excuses to not be creative are just lies your fear is telling you to keep you from venturing out into the unknown. Today, create the life you desire

Just for today,I am always in touch with my creative source. I recognize that the key to creativity is knowing that my thinking creates my experience. I use this key in every area of my life. I release all resistance to expressing my creativity fully and I lovingly create the life I desire. And so it is.

Remain calm...

"Our reaction to a situation literally has the power to change the situation itself."

It happens to the best of us. We find ourselves in a challenging, stressful situation and we get overcome—by an emotion, an impulse—and we act in a way that makes things worse. We over react. And, there’s actually a very simple, biological explanation for our reactions to perceived threat called the flight or fight response, which responds to any threat, whether it is real or not, in the same way-with racing pulse, thoughts and a physical need to escape. This response evolutionary kept us physically safe by helping us to run from danger. However, today because most of us do not face physical danger of harm to ourselves in our daily lives, that system which was intended to help us, actually causes us to over react to perceived threats and the result is that we "over react" to non life threatening situations.

The good news is that there are ways to overcome our hard wiring and you can choose how you respond even if your heart is pounding in your chest. Today, make sure that you are taking time to tune in before reacting or perhaps over reacting to others. Take some time to yourself and keep your thoughts heart focused. When you allow yourself to stop and get in touch with what you are really feeling, you can actually over ride your "flight or fight" responses and consciously choose to respond. Keep your thoughts and heart focused on the energy of love and you will find it so much easier to remain calm, respond with the appropriate amount of anger-you will over ride your fright and will not need to fly away. You can make your life and your world more beautiful by staying in touch with what you are feeling and then consciously choosing to respond. In truth there are no threats to your life,just experiences and your reactions to them.

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. I choose to feel good about myself. I am worthy of my own love. I am even tempered and emotionally well balanced. I am safe and I can remain calm under any circumstance. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Focus!

“Life is as simple or complicated as we make it.”

No one can avoid problems in this life. No sooner is one resolved, than another one presents itself. But the solution is never to be found in focusing on the problem! The solution comes from focusing on your the desired outcome. Focusing on illness will never create health. Focusing on unpaid bills or an overdrawn bank account will not create abundance. Focusing our attention on a problem will only serve to magnify it. Today, begin to recognize that what you focus on is what you will experience and in reality you will create/manifest more of. Today, focus and feel what your desired outcome would look like, feel like and then believe that your desired outcome will become your future-you have the power to create the life you desire through your intentional focus and thoughts. Today, focus, feel and flow.

Just for today, I recognize that if I focus on what I do not want, that is exactly what I will get more of. I consciously focus on being positive because the thoughts I think and words I speak create my experiences. I am centered and focused. I feel more secure each day. Everything in my life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

All that you seek..

“Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.”

Humans are amazing creatures. We have so much potential to create, effect change, and love. And yet, that unharnessed creative potential within us also means that we have the capacity for destruction. We can start wars over words, or follow our monkey minds into a frenzy of worry and distraction. We can keep on telling ourselves that when that one thing we want so badly happens, then everything will be better. In fact, we are so creative that we believe our best lie to ourselves—that there is time available for us to waste on not finding inner peace-to continue to perpetuate our illusions of struggle, suffering and stress. We pin our happiness or inner peace on the next new job, the next new car or whatever you have given your power over to in order for you to be happy.

In truth, you know that if you got your perfect job, had your perfect relationship that you, as a human being, would find new things to pin your happiness on. Today, consciously stop looking for fixes outside yourself. Everything you want and need, you already have and you already are. You don’t need to project onto other things. Today accept that you are a being full of creative potential and in reality, you don’t need anything outside of yourself. You just need to tap into what’s already there. Today, make time to be still so you can hear the whispering of your inner teacher, who already knows the value of gratitude, joy, and the potential that you hold within. Stop putting off inner peace and begin to reap the bounty of this beautiful life.

Just for today, I recognize that I that I seek is already within me. I trust my intuition. I am willing to listen to the small voice within me and when I do I hear all the answers to all the questions I shall ever ask. My intuition and Life is always on my side. And so it is.

Claim your own power

Today is a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Capricorn! It's like fireworks from the heavens!

Solar Eclipses bring new dramatic beginnings. I am told that there is nothing subtle about them and they often initiate lasting connections and fateful changes. New Moons are always a potent time for setting intentions and planting seeds for your desires and Solar Eclipses expand that energy exponentially. Therefore, today is the perfect time to set your intentions for the entire year. When you do, make a commitment to yourself (with the assistance of your Higher Self) that you will commit to your dreams. Promise yourself that you will own your power and move through your fears to take ACTION on elevating your life. You have everything it takes within you and the force of the cosmos around you, guiding you on your gorgeous journey. Today, enjoy this initiation into the next glorious chapter of your new beautiful life.

Just for today, I claim my own power and lovingly create my own reality. And so it is.

Authenticity

"Be yourself, everyone else is taken."

Why do we find it so hard to be proud of our unique individuality, warts and all? Perhaps, we've all conditioned by our culture and society to believe that it’s more important to be liked and to fit in than it is to be who we truly are.Or perhaps it's just frightening to show the world who we really are. Whatever the reason, this year it is time that we all become authentically ourselves. It is time to, become aware of when and where you hide your authentic self. Where, when and with whom have you been trying to live up to the expectations of others, trying to be what you think others want you to be.

Becoming self aware is the first and most critical step for embracing authenticity as your way of life. Once you recognize and become aware of when, where and with whom you are choosing to fit in with or to not ‘rock the boat, you can then make the choice to change, to become authentically you. Know that it can feel very uncomfortable expressing your true opinions or taking a stand to live in alignment with what feels true for you. It can be really scary to put your real self out into the world. But if you spend your life being fearful of being real, you’ll live in the shadows of your true self and miss out on the joy of true authenticity. Today, allow yourself to become aware of your uniqueness. Focus on the beauty and originality that you bring to the world by being yourself. Celebrate the wonderful person you are, and forgive yourself lovingly for the areas where you think you fall short. You’re only human after all. We all are. Today embrace your imperfection and celebrate everything about 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 everyone loves me. And so it is

Self-discipline

No personal success, achievement, or goal, can be realized without self-discipline. It is perhaps the most important attribute needed to achieve any type of personal excellence. Being disciplined does not mean living a limiting or a restrictive lifestyle. Nor, does it mean that you have to give up everything you enjoy, or relinquish fun and relaxation. It does mean learning how to focus your mind and energies on your goals and to persevere until they are accomplished. It also means cultivating a mindset in which you are ruled by your deliberate choices rather than by your emotions, bad habits, or through the influence of others. In truth, self-discipline allows you to reach your goals in a reasonable time frame and to live a more orderly and satisfying life.

Today, I am told that Saturn is joining with the Sun, which will remind you and me that we need to be very conscious about our next steps. We need to be focused and committed to doing what we have been guided to do and to create the daily practices that will support us in doing so. And in doing so, you and me will be helping to make our goals and dreams come true. We will be creating the future that we desire.

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. I ask for more understanding so that I may knowingly and lovingly shape my world and my experiences. I will not allow noise, chatter or setbacks to distract me. I will allow patience, commitment, purpose and grace to guide me. I am relentless. I persist. I keep going. I have the freedom and power to create the life I desire. And so it is.

Starting over

Happy New Year! It is time for you to get ready for unimaginable good that is coming your way this year. Everything you desire is about to become your reality, and sooner than you think. After an atypically tumultuous and exhausting year, my numerology and astrology friends tell me that the Universe is finally easing up on us!

In numerology, 2019 is a 3 Universal Year (2 + 0 + 1 + 9 = 12, and 1 + 2 = 3) and the number 3 carries a powerful energy, which influences EVERYONE on the planet and sets our collective course for the new calendar year. 3 is also the number of creation, manifestation and self-expression, and carries a lightness and confidence that you haven’t felt for years! Although it may have seemed like you’ve been waiting an eternity for this year to come, you had important work to do first and that is why the last two years have been so challenging for you and me. But, this is the year that everything changes for you. In fact, 2019 will be the year in which you bounce back bigger and better than ever before! So, if you’re ready to leave last year in your dust and start the new year off right, begin today to only look forward. Starting over doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be immediate and adventurous and exciting. It can be exhilarating and fun. And, starting over can be all of those things and begins with one decision. Just one. To leto go of what was and to embrace what will be.

Today, make a conscious decision to begin anew, starting with letting go of last year/the past. Letting go can feel like a loss. That’s because it is. But every loss paves the way for a gain, if we’re willing to receive it. Every time you let something go, you open yourself up to something better. Today, consciously decide to begin again, to begin anew.

Just for today, I release the past with love and begin a positive new chapter in my life. I begin anew and claim and create all that is good. I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life. And so it is

Happy New Year!

You can make your life anything you want it to be because you have freedom of choice. You can choose to stay stuck and bitter or you can choose to do yourself a favor by willingly forgiving what happened in the past and moving beyond it. So as you begin this new year, make a conscious decision to release yourself from the past and embrace your bright, blessed and promising future. Today, do not look back. You have unlimited possibilities, potential and opportunities that lie before you in this new year and in truth the only thing that limits you is YOU and your thoughts and fears. This New Year live consciously-know that life happens for you and all you need to do is to stop struggling, look and listen within and follow your heart not your big brain , which is stopping you from living your life to the fullest with it's expectations and "grand" plans. Today, let go and allow life to love you and most importantly love yourself no matter what.

Just for today, I release the past and bless this last year with love. I am grateful for all that I have experienced and learned. Today, begins a new adventure and I look forward to it eagerly. I am safe. I am loved and all is truly well in my world. Happy New Year!

Change...

"Change is one of our greatest teachers. It asks us every day to prove our commitment to ourselves. It leads us into dark places and allows us to fill them with light. It shows us things about ourselves that we never knew. And, before we know it, it shows us how powerful and strong we are."

This new year set your intentions to allow change to happen in your life. This change does not come from your head but rather from your heart. Step into this New Year with the intention of choosing happiness for yourself and for those around you. Happiness is truly an inside job and regardless of what's happening around you, your thoughts always create your reality. Today, allow yourself to flow with the energies of change and embrace this wondrous gift of life, along with its mystery and excitement, into the unknown-into a new year. Happy New Year! Happy New Life!

Just for today, I am willing to change. I recognize that in order to change my life on the outside, I must change inside first. The moment I am willing to change it is amazing how the Universe begins to help me. It brings me what I need. I now flow easily and effortlessly with new experiences, new challenges and new people who enter my life. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.