Speak your truth!

Most of us are inherently people pleasers, so we want to fit in—to not rock the boat. But we also want to be successful and be noticed— to stand out. It’s a competing paradigm that can test our authenticity and ultimately takes us further away from who we are with this pressure to be something else. Whether we deny ourselves to fit in or push ourselves to stand out, we’re having to be someone else, and that’s exhausting. Today, recognize that there is another way, and it involves listening to your heart, not to what others or your “monkey mind” say . Today, take some quiet time to listen to yourself and hear where you are not being authentic or have not been speaking your truth for whatever reason you have made up to justify that behavior. Begin to rediscover what matters to you instead of worrying about what you think you ‘should’ be doing. And then prioritize your time based on your true priorities—the ones that make your heart sing. Today, speak your truth and be your authentic self. You have so much to share. Now is the time for the world to hear it. Today, be true to you.

Just for today, I choose to be authentic and live in my truth. I am far more than other people's opinions. My opinion of myself is the only one that counts. I am not my parents nor their patterns. I am my own true self and I am free to be me. I am safe. I am loved and all is truly well in my world.

It is the journey that is the destination

Whatever it is in your life that you’re moving toward isn’t worth you rushing there. You are in truth never going to reach "the" destination, for there is always another one. Today, recognize that it is the journey that is the destination. In fact, the journey to achieve a goal is not measured by what you accomplished or obtained, but in the person you become along the way, the skills you acquire, the connections you make and the inner growth which takes place.Today, recognize that Life is a series of smaller destinations. And that the goal in life is not to acquire things or people to complete you. Instead, it is for you to learn lessons; to be present in your experiences and to learn to love, accept and cherish yourself and what life is presenting to you in each moment. In fact, Life is meant to be enjoyed. Today, slow down and enjoy the process.

Just for today, I recognize that the work I do on myself is not a goal. It is a process-a lifetime process. I choose to enjoy the process. I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every minute of this day. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

All that you seek is already within you

If you are looking for love, look within yourself and you will find it. If you’re looking for appreciation, appreciate yourself and all your efforts more, and you will no longer feel the need for it. If you’re looking for happiness, look at everything around you through the lens of gratitude and unconditional love. Today, consciously become aware that everything you seek in the outside world is first created within you.Whatever you’re looking for, both internally and externally, it’s already there, within you. You are a microcosm to the macrocosm of the Universe. Everything within you is a representation of the outer world. If you go within – beyond the layers of ego – you will always find whatever you’re looking for. Today, tune into yourself, observe your thoughts, feelings, and emotions with detachment, and focus your attention, time, and energy where you want things to grow. That is the real and only secret of manifestation-of creating the life you desire. Whatever you have been seeking is already within you. Today, look within and you always will find what you have been looking for.

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 within me. I know that all that I seek is already within me so I look within to find my treasures. Everything I need to know is revealed to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. And all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Remember

It's Memorial Day-a day to remember. A day to remember that Life flies by so fast and that sooner or later, it will all be done. In fact, the problem isn't that Life is so short. But rather we waste so much of our lives on things that don’t matter: wondering what others think, getting caught up in gossip, wasting our lives on social media and all the illusions that it presents us. When we get lost in illusion, it’s no wonder we lack clarity and meaning in our lives. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated on a daily basis. When we’re in this place, we don’t have the time or energy to think about the impermanence of our lives. Today consciously remember and be aware of your mortality. Remembering your mortality will help you gain clarity around releasing what doesn’t serve you-habits, repetitive thoughts, beliefs and yes, even people. Remembering your mortality can help to motivate you and create a sense of urgency to do the things that your heart desires. Today, remember it is your time NOW. Embrace your mortality, make the decision you’ve been putting off, and never look back. Live as if it were your last days because it will be one day. Remember it!

Just for today, I remember that Life is very simple. What I give out comes back to me. And every thought I think creates my future. I choose to release the past and live in this present moment.I am grateful for every experience that I have ever had and I remember that all Life loves me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Forgiveness

When you feel that you’re stuck in some situation, it usually means that there’s more forgiveness work to be done. When you don’t flow freely with life in the present moment, it usually means that you’re holding on to a past moment. It can be regret, sadness, hurt, fear, guilt, blame, anger, resentment, or sometimes even a desire for revenge. Each one of these states comes from a space of un-forgiveness, a refusal to let go and come in to the present moment. Today, allow yourself to forgive. Recognize that only in the present moment can you create your future. If you are holding on to the past, you can’t be in the present. It’s only in this “now” moment that your thoughts and words are powerful. Today, stop wasting your current thoughts by continuing to create your future from the garbage of the past. No matter what your reasons are for having bitter, unforgiving feelings, you can go beyond them. You have a choice. You can choose to stay stuck and resentful, or you can do yourself a favor by willingly forgiving what happened in the past; letting it go; and then moving on to create a joyous, fulfilling life. You have the freedom to make your life anything you want it to be because you have freedom of choice. Today, choose to consciously forgive and set yourself free.

Just for today, I am willing to forgive. I give myself the gift of freedom from the past and move with joy into the now. I move beyond forgiveness to understanding and I have compassion for all. I am forgiving, loving, gentle, and kind and I know Life love me. And so it is.

Rest and restore

You need to rest! Our modern idea of success is to work longer and longer hours until we crash. Companies often praise and reward the ‘hardest workers’ and for some of us, working and working "harder" gives us value. The result is that we have a society where rest is considered to be a reward, or even worse, indulgent. Today, recognize, that rest is a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, and productive life. In fact, rest throughout the day is as important as food, water, and sleep.Rest isn’t an excuse to work less, it’s a natural method to help you work better, and more importantly, feel better! Today, let go of the idea that only when you are working or "being" productive are you a valuable human being. In reality, the more you work, the harder you work the less productive you become. Today, no matter what your ego tells do not push yourself. It is time for you to rest and restore.

Just for today, I listen to my body and I ask it what it needs-rest, relaxation, exercise, a hug from a friend or a good meal? I give my body what it needs. My life is joyously balanced between work, rest and play. They all get equal time. Every once and awhile, I give myself permission to do absolutely nothing. I am so much more than my work. I am a blessed child of the Universe and I have value because I exist. I am more than enough just as I am. I am safe and in truth, all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Anxiety epidemic

Anxiety seems to plague almost all of us at some time for a myriad of reasons. One of the main culprits of our increased anxiety is stress. Stress from work, relationships, finances, big life changes, even an exciting event like getting a new job or a promotion can trigger anxious feelings. But, the good news is that there are many things you can do about your anxiety, nervousness or worrying. The first thing is to accept how you feel. Arguing or denying your feelings is one of the most unloving things you do to yourself. And oddly enough, sometimes the moment you accept how you feel, the intensity of the feeling lessens. As you allow yourself to accept all your feelings, you become the observer of the feeling instead of the sufferer of the feeling.So, the next time you feel anxious or worried, accept it and see what happens to that feeling when you do. Today, remember that feelings come from your thoughts about a situation or a person. It’s what you do with the feeling that makes all the difference. Your thoughts trigger emotions and your emotions trigger a signal to you that something has to be addressed within. If you are experiencing anxiety around your current job, relationship, or with an upcoming event, take the time to ask questions and invite the answers to come. Anxiety, like fear, can be wonderful catalyst for change and can help you to open new doors to something greater, Today, don't ignore, numb out, or rationalize away your anxiety-accept it and allow it to show you where you need to change so that you can move forward.

Just for today, I recognize that when I create harmony in my mind and my heart, I will find it in my life. The inner create the outer, always. I am safe. I am loved and everything in my life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

Courage

Life on this planet is an adventure—from the moment we’re born until the time we take our last breath. We all experience every emotion possible, and sometimes, we may not even like being in the game of Life. We can be afraid and try to protect ourselves from criticism. We can hide, but then we may miss the wonderful adventure that’s available to us, every day. Today, is a reminder to you to take a chance on doing what you love and to invest in yourself, no matter how afraid you may feel. Everyone is afraid of something, but you can do it anyway. Today, recognize that part of the adventure of Life is going through your fears and coming out on the other side—stronger and even more triumphant. You can’t hide from Life. Life is here for you to live to the fullest. Today, take your courage in your hands and move out into Life. Ask for what you want. Believe that you deserve it, and then allow Life to give it to you. Be sure that you’re willing to receive. Life can’t give to you if your hands are closed. Open your mind, open your heart, and open your arms. Life loves you and only wants to give you the best.

Just for today, I return to the basics of life-forgiveness, courage, gratitude and humor. I am courageous, I am whole. I stand in my power. I have the courage to live my dreams and Life supports me in every possibly way. And so it is.

Surprise!

It is no secret that life is full of surprises when you least expect it.And, while some of us thrive in those conditions, many of us suffer and struggle because we have the need to be in control of everything. However, that need to control everything and feel like you know what is coming next is in reality limiting your life. Today begin to acknowledge that Life is truly about the next surprise and that you have a choice on how your respond and react to those surprises-that is whether you continually suffer and struggle in the face of surprise or whether you welcome and embrace it. Life will surprise you if are open to possibilities, without knowing how things will unfold. While having some expectations can be good to have, being bound by them can limit your life since something better could unfold in your life that you cannot even imagine. Struggle ensues when you expect life to develop in a particular way and suffering results from your resistance to what “IS” happening. That doesn’t mean you are ambivalent or do not care. Rather you are less attached to outcomes, resulting from your passive state of anticipation. Today, just remain open to the possibilities and recognize that in reality life is a series of surprises. Don't be in such a rush to figure everything out. Today embrace Life and allow it to surprise you.

Just for today, I recognize that Life is an exciting surprise. I awaken each morning looking for positive experiences and I find them in the most unexpected places. Change and surprise are evident everywhere I go. I look with delight at all I see. I am willing to see my life in a whole new way. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Lighten up

You experience and create all kinds of different energies that affect how you feel and what you accomplish throughout your day. Some energies are powerful and easily recognizable, while others are more subtle and often only intuitively felt. In some sense, almost everything you experience is energy. Today, begin to take responsibility for the energy and vibration that you experience and that you emit. The things you say, the things you think, the things you do—even the things you don’t do—all produce energy that impacts you and the people around you. When you work on creating more positive energy, you’ll see improvements in your life and you’ll touch more lives than you thought possible. Today, get energized and raise your vibration by simply listening to music, taking a walk, meditating or writing. If you learn to fully appreciate this moment, you will see you have profound power to manifest positive feelings within and to create divinely inspired energy, which will impact everything and everyone around you. Today, recognize your power to create your energy, your vibration and then lighten them up.

Just for today, I feel glorious dynamic energy. I am active and alive. I direct my creative talents towards music, dance, art and writing-anything that brings me pleasure. I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light and I attract everything that is for my highest good into my life. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Divine Timing

The Universe often knows the ideal time to bring something into your life. The problem is that your ego isn’t always privy to this divine timeline and can get frustrated when something takes longer than expected, just as the ego can get scared when something shows up before you feel ready. Today, as you process the changes within and around you, consciously choose to trust that everything happens in divine order and divine timing, even if its not what you or your ego had planned. Today, consciously choose to be patient with yourself, with the people in your life and just go with the flow. Today, know that times of chaos are always followed by order and calm. It is the nature of change. It is the nature of divine timing.

Just for today, I trust the perfection of divine timing and allow my life to unfold as it should. I trust that there is Divine Timing in everything and just because it is not happening now does not mean it never will. I am divinely guided, protected and loved at all times. And everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Love and miracles

Louise Hay said many years ago that one thing that heals every problem is truly loving yourself. She said that when people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. Their lives transform. Today, make YOU and your self care your priority. Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as if you were someone you really love. Remember that self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts. Love yourself today do not wait until your life is your vision of "perfect". Begin today and just do the best you can and watch what happens.

Just for today, I love myself just the way I am. I focus on self care and I am rewarded with a bright outlook. I recognize that love is the great miracle cure and that loving myself will create miracles in my life. I am safe. I am loved and I now welcome miracles into my life. And so it is.

Face your fears

It is a Full Moon in Scorpio and this Full Moon offers you many gifts, which are hidden within you. Scorpio by nature brings hidden truth to light, making it more difficult for you to hide from yourself and your fears. So, this Full Moon can bring you many gifts through first facing your fears. Today, take some time to look within to acknowledge what you are afraid of and whether those fears are keeping you from pursuing your dreams and desires. Once your fears are brought to light, they will have no power over you. Today, be willing to see your shadows so that they can be transformed by the light of your truth.

Just for today, I look within to find my treasures. I am willing to see where and how I need to change. I choose to believe that all my changes are easy to make. I am willing to let go of all fear and doubt and my life becomes simple and easy. And so it is.