Take a risk

Today, we begin a new month and the energy for this month will support you in moving full steam ahead in putting your intentions into action-it is time for you to really stretch yourself and take some risks. The courage to risk what you have for the potential of gaining more, for the potential for personal growth, is a fundamental element to achieving your goals, your dreams and for any personal growth.

Today, begin this month by taking a risk so that you can move forward. Truly living and growing requires risk. And not all risks pan out the way you hope or imagine. Sometimes those risks temporarily may take you to places that are darker than the life you were living before. They may even require you to let go of what you think you need or what once brought you joy in order for you to grow.There is no guarantee that you will experience more joy than before, but the only way to discover what’s possible is to take a risk, make a change, and find out.

Just for today, I do something different. I am willing to move out of my comfort zone and experience life in a whole new way. I am willing to grow and change. And so it is.

Moving forward

As we end the first month of this year, it is time for you to take stock on what concrete, practical actions you want to take moving forward. January's eclipses helped you to clarify what you really, really want and helped stoked the fires in your heart. However, moving forward into unknown territory can be frightening. If you are doing something that scares you, know that you are doing your best. If you’re doing something you’ve failed at before, know that you are doing your best. If you are doing something that you feel like you’re failing at now, know that you are doing your best. And more importantly, regardless of what you achieve, know that you deserve your own respect and admiration for being a person who is willing to try. February holds so much potential for growth and momentum to move forward. Keep moving forward with love and respect for yourself for doing the best you can.

Just for today, I choose to feel good about myself. Every morning I remind myself that I have the choice to feel good. This is a new habit for me to cultivate. I release the need to blame anyone, including myself. We are all doing the best with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that we have. All my experiences are a part of the fullness and richness of life. Out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Become young again

When we were children we had no concept of worrying about the future and living up to responsibilities or overwhelming to-do lists. We felt no embarrassment in falling, failing, or showing anyone exactly how we felt and who we were. However, somewhere along the line of our becoming adults, we lose that spontaneity, sunshine and authenticity. Today, you can intentionally take steps to recapture the carefree feelings and genuine joy that you felt as a child. Begin by approaching today with child-like wonder. Drop the masks of who you feel you're supposed to be and just have fun being yourself.

Just for today, I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every day totally. I become young again. I allow the playful child within me to emerge and have fun. I remind myself to not take things so seriously. Life brings me only good experiences and I am at peace with the rhythm and flow of my ever changing life. And so it is.

Inner listening...

All your life there has been an inner voice offering guidance, gently and sometimes much more urgently. Sometimes you listened and other times you brushed it aside and thought nothing of it. This voice goes by different names: inner voice, inner guide, intuition, spiritual guide, inner wisdom, or whatever you choose.It’s not a voice you hear necessarily, but a sense or a feeling (though it can be a voice for some). It can be a hunch or fleeting feeling, image, or impression-"a gut feeling".

You don’t have to be an intuitive person to experience this. In fact, you are constantly taking in impressions throughout the day with your finely tuned senses and processing them. Today, tune in to that inner voice, to those gut feelings because they hold your truth and are incredible valuable. Accessing that inner guidance enables you to become better at handling problems or, in general, handling life. Today, make time to be still and quiet whether it is through meditation or taking a walk in nature, make the time to listen to your inner voice because it has all the answers to all your questions. . Today, listen.!

Just for today, I trust my intuition. I listen with love to my inner voice. I am willing to listen to that small still voice within me. And when I do I hear all the answers to all the questions I shall ever ask. My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Expectations...

Can you imagine how wonderful it would be if you could live your life without ever being criticized or judged by anyone? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to feel totally at ease, totally comfortable? You would get up in the morning and you would know you were going to have a wonderful day, because everybody would love you and nobody would criticize you, judge you or put you down. You would just feel great.

You know what? Today, you can give this to yourself. You can make the experience of living with you the most wonderful experience imaginable. You can wake up in the morning so thrilled to find yourself and feel the joy of spending another day with you. Today, consciously remember that every time you judge or a criticize yourself, you are sending something out that is going to come back to you. Today, choose to send love and acceptance.

Just for today, I notice all the good experiences coming my way. I express infinite love and gratitude. I lovingly speak up for myself. I attract respect. I am constantly creating more good in my life. Everything falls into place and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Jealousy

Every outer situation that prompts an emotion inside us is another opportunity for us to heal something. It is a sign to become conscious of something inside of us that we may have been repressing or afraid to look at. You can be assured that any emotion that we have been afraid to experience, will continue to surface until we have faced it head on.

Jealousy is one of those emotions and is a powerful teacher-it can actually help you to grow and to heal. Jealousy happens when you compare yourself with others -a dangerous and losing proposition. Today, if jealousy should arise, begin to recognize it as a signal that you may be spending too much time focusing on the wrong person/people-not yourself and your blessings. You may be spending too much time on social media.

In truth, we are all intended to be different and unique. Today, when/if the green monster of jealousy and envy arises, slay the monster by returning your focus to your life in this present moment and celebrate it because you and I are beautiful unique creatures, doing what we are intended to do, living our own unique beautiful lives.

Just for today, I accept my uniqueness. There is no competition or comparison for we are all different and meant to be that way. I am special and wonderful and I love myself. I rejoice in other's successes, knowing there is plenty for all of us. I am enough, I have enough and all is truly well in my world.

Balance..

“Relationships are about two individuals who maintain their own lives and create another one together.” Sometimes when we are in relationship we put all of ourselves into it and neglect our own needs. Our desire for union and oneness can lead us to a place where our boundaries begin to disappear. We forget to check in with ourselves about what we need or want before we say yes to others' requests from us. Today, begin to bring a sense of balance to your life and to your relationships. Begin to become aware of where and with whom you give away your power in relationships for the sake of harmony-"just to keep the peace." Real relationship balance happens when both people stand in their power. Today be certain that you are being true to your own needs and then you will find the peace and balance that you have been seeking.

Just for today, I recognize that my needs are just as important as the needs of the other people in my life. I respect my boundaries and I insist that others respect them too. I maintain boundaries but remain open to the good of others. I am at harmony with all of the people, places and things that surround me in this word. I am at peace. And so it is.

Worrying-what a waste of time!

“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.”

Worrying may be the biggest waste of time that you and I can every engage in. It doesn't change anything. All it does is keep you very busy doing nothing! Today, recognize that although you can’t always control what your future will look like, you can know and trust that more often than not, it will lead to something good if you remain open to it. And, when things don't turn out like you thought they "should", know and trust that you will get through it—and faster if you haven't already overwhelmed yourself with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Know that none of us can control exactly what our future will look like. You can however always trust in yourself. Today, don't worry, be happy!

Just for today, I release all negative thoughts of the past and all worries of the future. I have the strength to remain calm in the face of change. I trust that everything I need will come to me at the perfect time, in the perfect way. Life supports me in every possible way. And, everything in my life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Step out of your comfort zone

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.”

Getting out of your comfort zone is crucial to actualizing your goals and dreams. If you want something that you don’t already have, there’s a good chance you’ll have to do things that you haven’t already done. Doing those things may not feel natural to you. You may even feel uncomfortable and awkward. But ultimately, behind the frightening facade of fear is a bigger version of who you already are.

Cracking your comfort zone involves feeling fear and befriending it. Your fear is there for a reason. Respect and embrace it. The trick is to not let it immobilize you, but instead, use it as a driving force to take you where you want to go. When you learn how to accept and embrace your fear of the unknown, you open yourself up to an endless opportunity of unfettered, unlimited potential. Today, do not run from your fear of the unknown. But rather accept that it is part of your growth process and flow through your fear, instead of fighting it. Your self growth happens one tiny step at a time. Today, take a tiny step out of your comfort, zone, knowing and trusting that you will always be safe, protected and guided by a force so much bigger than your fear.

Just for today, I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience life in a whole new way. I now flow easily with new experiences, new challenges and new people who enter my life. I am courageous. I am whole. I stand in my power to create my own life, and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Excuses

Excuses. We all make them. We make them for everything all the time without even realizing it, pointing the finger at someone or something else, anything or anyone but ourselves. However, when we continue to make excuses and blame others, we are actually giving our power away.

Today, is the day you stop telling yourself that you have no control over your behavior, your decisions, your life, and your feelings. Today, is the day that you begin to recognize that when you blame others for what you are going through, you in reality avoid taking responsibility and perpetuate the problem.

Excuses hold you back from being the best you can be, from being honest with yourself and living your authentic life. Today begin to practice being honest with yourself about your choices and your life and realize that you are in control of your own happiness. The only way you can truly be happy is to realize that your thoughts, emotions, actions, and decisions are your responsibility and no one else’s. That is a beautiful thing. No more excuses. No more blame. Just the choice to take your power back and start living and loving your life.

Just for today, I am a decisive and productive person. I follow through with tasks that I start and make no excuses. I appreciate all that I do. I am good enough just as I am. I speak up for myself. I ask for what I want. I claim my power now and consciously create the life I desire. And so it is.

Stop hiding

We all wear so many masks. We wear them to fit a role: mother, sister, partner, employee, boss. We wear them to protect us in social situations, at work and at play. We wear these masks in an attempt to hide ourselves because we’re afraid that the truth of who we are will not be acceptable. That if others were to see who we really are they would turn from us, that they will see our monsters.

Last night's total lunar eclipse reminded each of us to let go of our fear of shining, so that you can allow yourself to be seen. And, in doing so you will actually be helping others around you, rather than diminishing their power. Just like the sun that shines its light on all of us, what is in your heart needs to be seen. Today, make yourself a promise to stop hiding and let the people in your life really know who you are. It is time to stop being a chameleon-changing who and what you are depending on what you are doing and who you are with. There is so much more to you than you've allowed the world to witness. Today, show up and really be seen.

Just for today, I accept all parts of myself. I recognize that I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light. I radiate good energy and I am a shining example of love and light. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Anger

“Where there is anger there is always pain underneath.”

Tonight is a Super Full Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse and in all likelihood it has uncovered deeply hidden emotions and issues that you probably thought you were "finished" with. And, all that seeing your shadows could be stirring frustration and anger-emotions which you may like to flee from.

Today, instead of wanting to bury your anger, run away from it, medicate it or ignore it, embrace it! Embracing however does not mean throwing a tantrum or "blowing" away the perceived source of your anger-a source that is outside yourself. But rather, embracing anger is turning inward to know your heart. It means spending time with your anger to learn what is under it—what’s really going on inside of you. Anger is a warning sign that you may want to investigate your feelings-"something is not right”, or there is a lesson to be learned. Embracing your anger may seem counter-intuitive, but in doing so you become aware of old, unconscious reactive patterns. In becoming aware of those patterns you free yourself to choose from a place of power.Fully in your power you allow yourself to be fully present to experience life from the only moment you ever have—this present moment.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends I accept all parts of myself. I release all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. Everything is working out for my highest good. And all it truly well in my world. And so it is.

Self imposed limitations

Today is the day that you allow yourself to let go of your past so you can begin a brand new way of being. The Super Full Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse, which we will experience tomorrow night, will help give you the energy and the courage to let go of your past and all of your self imposed limitations, so that you can soar higher than you previously have ever dreamed was possible. Know that lunar eclipses always bring an end to something in your life. Today, choose to believe it is easy to make changes, to let go of all the illusions that you created so that you would have good reasons to stay where you are, even if you know it isn't working any more. Today, let go, to let the new to enter your life.

Just for today, I give myself permission to let go. I am willing to let go. I easily release everything that no longer serves any purpose in my life-habits, ideas, beliefs and relationships. I release the past with love and I trust the process of life. And so it is.