Don't worry, just be happy!

The present moment is all you have, and you deserve to enjoy it. Worrying is such a waste of time and is just plain exhausting. It drains you mentally and physically. And in the end, nothing gets accomplished except worrying. However, somehow you have convinced yourself that by worrying you are actually taking a positive action-as if worrying can change the situation, when in reality it cannot. Today, begin to realize that you can only open up to all the good you deserve in life if you stop worrying-stop worrying about everything and perhaps everyone. Today accept that you are in truth good enough, and you deserve the best. And then, all you have to do is to believe it! Today, consciously choose to not worry and just be happy!:)

Just for today, I am a willing receiver of all the good the Universe wants to bring me.I release all negative thoughts about the past and all my worries about the future. Everything is working out for my highest good. And, all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Busy-ness

Life is truly about balance, not busyness! We are all so busy, multi-tasking, making lists and doing, doing, doing that sometimes we mistaken our busyness with worthiness. The more we do, the better our lives will be because we are "making" things happen. However, all that multi-tasking and doing may be distracting you from you actually living and being present in your life. Today, take time to restore yourself and stop putting your value in what you got done, what you do for a living and just allow yourself to rest and restore. Nothing is more important than your health and well-being, because without it you have no life. Today, allow yourself to fit in self care and relaxation time. It is truly only by resting can you continue on with your busy life.

Just for today, my life is joyously balanced between work, rest and play. They all get equal time. Every now and then, I give myself permission to do absolutely nothing. I trust that everything I need will come to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

New moon musings!

It's a New Moon in Aries! New moons have a way of stirring us into action, but this new moon in Aries will really light a fire under us! Aries, as the first sign of the zodiac, is super-charged with the energy of new beginnings. More than any other new moon of the year, this one has the potential to spark some major changes and lots of action. However, the energy of this New Moon is a bit different and can have you focusing on your past helping you to do some deep soulful healing. It can help you find new respect for yourself by healing old childhood issues, which as an adult are keeping you limited.

If you have been allowing others to diminish and disrespect you, this New Moon will show you new ways of being. It will help you identify old beliefs that may be the root to the sabotaging behavior, you adopted as a child in order to get your needs met, which now are counterproductive as an adult. Today, set your intentions this New Moon to be yourself, to shine brightly and to stop taking on other people's beliefs and making them yours. Today, celebrate your uniqueness and you will command new respect from the world around you. You can become anything you desire! Channel this New Moon energy to power you to begin to take positive action to becoming your best self.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child, as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. My inner child knows how wonderful it is. I hold this child close to my heart and tell it how much I love it, exactly as it is. My self esteem is high because I honor who I am. I love myself for I am a beloved child of the Universe and the Universe lovingly takes care of me now. And so it is.

Beginnings and Boundaries

Tomorrow is a New Moon in Aries and it is all about your personal power and your passions. This New Moon will be a time of new beginnings that will urge you to take a leap of faith and to stop living your life so safely. Today, the Universe wants you to get a head start on your New Moon intentions by beginning to set firm boundaries, by focusing your intentions on what you really desire for your future and for not taking NO for answer. Today, know that if you really want something then, the world is yours to claim it.

Just for today, I respect my boundaries and I insist others respect them too. I say yes when I mean yes and no when I mean no. I know what I want and I do not need to apologize for it. I now claim my own power and lovingly create my own reality.Everything is working out for my highest good and out of this situation, and every situation only good will come. And so it is.

Hit the Pause Button

Pause before your speak. This month's energy could lead you to react instead of respond. Today, if you feel triggered by someone or something,hit the "pause" button and take time to yourself to process your feelings before you communicate them. Giving yourself even a few extra seconds before reacting can make a difference. Pressing the pause button gives you a chance to rewind, make a good choice, and then press play again to continue in a better way. It puts the power into your own hands to make good decisions and take control of your life. And by hitting the pause button you will learn so much more by talking less and listening more. Today, recognize that just because you think it doesn’t mean you have to say it !

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. 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 can handle anything that comes my way. And so it is.

Ask for help

We often think that admitting struggle is a sign of weakness, but we all struggle sometimes. We all get overwhelmed sometimes. We all need help sometimes. Acknowledging that you need help is not a sign of weakness, but struggling alone is a choice to grow weak. Today, if you’re carrying more than you can handle, choose to let some of it go by letting someone else in. You may feel vulnerable asking for help, but wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all learned to depend on each other? It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it. Today reach out and ask for help, if you need it. Express yourself without apology and the Universe will respond to what you need in kind.

Just for today, I am willing to ask for help when I need it. I do not struggle in the wilderness of Life alone. I ask for help whenever I need it. I ask for help. I tell Life what I want and I allow it to happen. Life supports me in every possible way and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Truth

The truth will set you free. We may have all heard that saying before however April's energy will help you begin to live it. The energies of April will begin to show you how even the little tiny lies you tell others, or yourself, can create little pockets of darkness within yourself, slowly impacting your ability to be happy and healthy. In contrast, admitting your deepest truths clears those seeds of negativity before they have a chance to grow, and allows the light you were born to express to shine through. The energies of April will help you to come to terms with your inner self—your higher self and will literally set you free to live the life your soul planned for you on this earth, the life you were meant to live.Today, allow yourself to become your "true" self by dropping all the masks you wear; by not accepting less than you deserve; by not giving too much to people who will never appreciate what you do for them, and by connecting inward and listening carefully to your intuition, to your inner self...to your true self.

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. And so it is. Happy April!

Gratitude

Everything you give out comes back to you. Therefore, expressing gratitude and appreciation will bring more goodness into your life.So today consciously make the choice to express gratitude for every person, every experience and everything in your life. Your struggles will end when you allow your gratitude to begin. Be grateful today.

Just for today, I am thankful for my wonderful life. I accept with pleasure and gratitude all the good that the Universe has to offer me. The more grateful I feel, the more I realize that the supply is endless. I begin and end each day in gratitude and joy. All is truly well in my world. And so it is

Judgement and criticism

It is so easy for us as human beings to judge those people who do, or say things in ways that we "disapprove of."In fact, judging and criticism people can become a habit-a habit which you can break! When we judge, we make someone or something wrong. And when we criticize others we only brings ourselves down. In fact, criticism locks us into the very pattern we’re trying to change.

Conversely understanding, compassion and being gentle with ourselves can help us move out of those negative patterns Today, be willing to accept yourself and others exactly as you/they are in this moment. Stop taking other people’s behavior and choices so personally, and understand that they, just like you and I, are only responding to life based on coping mechanisms that have been built as a result of their life experiences. Today, stop judging and criticizing yourself and others and begin to forgive yourself and others for just being human. Then allow yourself to accept everyone, including yourself for who you are right now.

Just for today, I forgive everyone for not being what I wanted them to be. I release all criticism of myself and others. As I release all judgement and criticism of others, judgemental people leave my life. I now accept everyone as they are, including myself.. I am free to love who I am. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Be gentle

Life can seem hard. Yet, many of us make it worse by being hard on ourselves. We waste precious time beating ourselves up, wallowing in guilt, or chastising ourselves for mistakes we feel we’ve made. Today, set your intentions to be gentle with yourself. Being gentle with yourself means giving yourself permission to not be perfect and allow yourself to do the best you can right now. However, being gentle with yourself can be easier said then done since you've practiced your other "self-punishing" behaviors for years. Being gentle with yourself is when you take the time to reconnect with your inner being, replace your fears with trust, and learn to let go of the things you cannot control. As you learn to be gentle with yourself, you will be able accept yourself as you are, complete with your flaws, you will learn to love yourself. Be gentle today.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I am gentle with myself, knowing that I am doing the best I can with the knowledge and understanding that I have. I am forgiving, gentle, kind, and loving and I know that Life loves me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Let patience guide you

Often our most painful moments, the times that stretch our personality the furthest, are the moments that provide us with the greatest opportunity for growth. Those moments become an opportunity for you to develop greater self-love and greater self-trust. Today, after almost a month of lessons, more than ever it is the time to be extra loving and patient with yourself. Today, be patient with yourself as you begin to integrate all the many lessons that you received during Mercury Retrograde. Trust in the process of Life and be grateful for all your blessings even if they aren't exactly as you thought they would or should be.

Just for today, I am patient, tolerant and diplomatic. I have the patience to be kind to myself and others as I as I discover the truth of who I am. I will not be distracted by noise, setbacks or chatter. I will allow patience, commitment, purpose and grace to guide me. I am doing the best I can and every day gets easier. And so it is.

A day to integrate

This last month has given all of us many lessons about who we are, what we want to become and what we need to let go of so that we can move forward.Now, you may feel like "putting the pedal to the metal" so that you can race onward. However, it is essential that you make time to integrate all those lessons that Mercury Retrograde offered you in some painful, soul searching ways. Today, make some time to process and make sense of your emotions and to learn your lessons. Remember, although we are impatient, Life is not a race but rather a journey. Use today to prepare for your next steps. Use today to integrate the many lessons of Mercury Retrograde:)

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. For every problem that I may create, I am positive that I can find a solution. I am willing to learn something new every day. Life supports me in every possible way and everything in my Life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Forward motion

After spending almost a month reflecting on what is important to you, during this month's Mercury Retrograde, which ends on Thursday, it is now time to focus on moving forward! This is a time to optimistically focus on your future-not your past, not on your mistakes and not on your disappointments and frustrations about why things are not the way you "thought" they would be. Instead, today focus your intentions on what changes you will need to make so that you can move forward toward your future.

Just for today, I am moving into my greater good. Today, I create a wonderful new day and a wonderful new future. I recognize that the thoughts I am choosing to think and believe are creating my future. Those thoughts form my experiences tomorrow, next week and next year. My future is glorious and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.