Trust....

Mercury goes retrograde today through the 31st, right in the middle of eclipse season, which means you can expect things to feel or to be not normal. In fact, things are not normal but they can be extraordinary if you allow your life to unfold in divine and perfect timing-and stop pushing everything to happen before you, in reality, are ready for it. Today, recognize that rushing through the messages and the lessons that you can receive during this time of "backward" motion, will not serve you and may make this three week period crazy- making, as Mercury retrograde loves to play tricks on you. Today, set your intentions to slow down, turn inward and listen to your intuition. Everything around you and within you is speaking to you-loudly and quietly. So it is important for you to pay attention to it all. Make the time to listen, for there are so many revelations coming to light for you, during this retrograde period. However, you must first slow down and listen.

Just for today, I trust the power that created me to protect me and guide me at all times and under all circumstances. I trust my intuition. 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 may ever ask. I trust in the perfection of divine timing and allow my life to unfold as it should. I am safe and secure in my world and everything I need comes to me at the perfect time, in the perfect way. And so it is.

What's your story?

We all have created a narrative to our lives, filled with stories from our past, which we repeat over and over again, making them our reality, even if the stories are fictional, even if we made them up. Nonetheless, we have allowed those stories to define who were are in the present and keep us stuck from moving on with our future. Today, take some time to listen to the running narrative that you tell yourself and others. Is it serving you any purpose today? Is it keeping you mired in the past. Is it completely negative? Then, set your intentions to stop telling yourself and everyone else about your stories, about your suffering, your pain and ultimately how you are a helpless victim to your circumstances. Those stories do not define you unless you continue to let them. Today, change or let go of those stories that really don't serve you any longer and create new positive ones in their place. Your stories define who you are, change them up and you'll start to change your life.

Just for today, I recognize that it is my mind that creates my experiences and that I am unlimited in my own ability to create the good in my Life. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I have the power to create all that I wish for with my mind and my thoughts. I am truly someone special. As I change my thoughts, the world around me changes. And so it is.

All is truly well in your world

Relax and be at peace because all is truly well in your world. Just for today, I recognize that In the infinity of life where I am right now, all is perfect, whole and complete. I no longer choose to believe in old limitations and lack. I now choose to see myself as the Universe sees me, perfect, whole and complete. I now choose to live from this understanding, I am always in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Freedom

On this day when the entire country celebrates a day of freedom and independence recognize that true freedom doesn’t come from a situation, or “from” anything at all, but is within you right now. True freedom comes when you stop taking things personally. and become aware that only you can know what is true for you and what is not. By taking another person’s opinion of yourself to heart and choosing to believe it, you are doing yourself a huge injustice, you are taking away your own freedom. True freedom comes when you decide to stop being a victim of people, places, things and beliefs in your life and recognize that you always have the freedom to choose. True freedom comes when you practice forgiveness. Forgiveness puts you back into the present—the only time that truly exists—where you have the power to live free and happy. Today, make a conscious decision to change your thoughts so you can feel freer, lighter, and happier! Have a very happy and free fourth of July!

Just for today, I give myself freedom from the past and move with joy into the now. I move beyond forgiveness to understanding and I have compassion for all. I now free myself from all destructive fears and doubts. I release all guilt and emotional hurt and I am free. All is truly well in my world and so it is.

Forgive yourself!

How different would our world be if we forgave each other? If we forgave ourselves? In truth, we discover grace in forgiveness. We unburden the baggage we carry with us when we are forgiven, and when we forgive. But, to forgive others we must first forgive ourselves. If you cannot offer yourself compassion and forgiveness, you will never be able to offer the same to others. Today, set your intentions to show yourself compassion and to finally forgive yourself for all your perceived transgressions and mistakes. This requires that you face your transgressions and tend to that wound so that you can begin to heal. Do this with an open heart and allow self-love to flow so forgiveness may transform your pain into peace. Forgiveness is the alchemy that transforms shame into self-love. Today, forgive yourself and let the waves of that forgiveness ripple out so that one day, maybe, the compassion and forgiveness you offer yourself can create more peace and tranquility in a world that is in desperate need for transformation. Forgive yourself and set yourself free.

Just for today, I am willing to forgive. I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the best way I know how. I forgive everyone who has every hurt me and I release them with love. They are now free and I am now free to move forward with love in my heart. As I forgive myself, it is easier to forgive others. I forgive myself and set myself free. And so it is.

Total New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer

Today we have a Total New Moon Solar Eclipse in the sign of Cancer. Cancer is the sign of the Divine Mother and while not all of us are lucky enough to know what it’s like to be cared for, nurtured, and loved by our mother, we all have the power within to care for, nurture, and love ourselves. We all have the power to stand up for what we need and to honor and celebrate the nurturing, intuitive, and loving parts of ourselves. Today, set your new moon intentions to become your own good mother-a person who nurtures, cares, loves and supports you, no matter. Let this new moon energy help you to get in touch with what you really need and how you can do a better job meeting those basic needs of safety, security and unconditional love. In reality, only YOU can know what you need and to honor those needs.

Just for today, I am now a complete, secure, independent adult, fully capable of taking care of myself and sharing my love and strength with the world. I love myself enough to take excellent care of myself. I am not my parents nor their patterns. I am my own true self and I am free to love me. I am safe. I am nurtured. I am loved. And so it is.

Be Willing!

Happy July! This month is filled with cosmic events- two eclipses, two New Moons and a Mercury Retrograde.Tomorrow we begin this lunar cycle with a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer. During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon temporarily blocks the radiant light of the Sun. That moment of darkness is intended to show you where in your life you need to "lighten up"-to bring light to aspects of yourself that you may have tucked away into the recesses of your shadow. The previously darkened aspects of you can be revealed so you can shine more brightly and become more authentically you. Therefore, the Eclipse energy supports big changes. So today begin to think of an area of your life that needs an upgrade and allow the Eclipse energy to guide you. Begin to become aware what changes in your Life do you need to make so that you can feel more supported? How can you begin to parent yourself, in better ways than your actual parents did? Then be willing to let go of the "old stories" from your past that are stopping you from growing. While this Eclipse is all about opportunity, the Universe may need you to first clear the way to allow those opportunities to reach you. Do not be afraid to make changes in your life. Do not be afraid to shake up your routine, set boundaries or stand up for yourself and what it is that you need. Although doing so can be scary at first, it always takes that first courageous step to make any change. Today, allow yourself to be brutally honest with yourself about what needs to change. Then, just be willing.

Just for today, I am willing to change. I am willing to see how and where I need to change. I am willing to let go of people, places, things, beliefs and habits that no longer serve any purpose in my life. I am willing to grow and change. And when I am willing to grow and change, it is amazing, the Universe brings me everything I need. I am safe it is only change. And so it is.

Boundaries

On this last day of June, a month that helped us to recognize how and where we settle for less, make other people's feelings and problems more important than our own, the Universe has one last lesson for us and that is "Do not make other people's problems your problems! " Always trying to come up with solutions to problems that aren’t yours is a dangerous road to follow. No matter the reason behind your need to take on and solve other people's problems, it is a recipe for exhaustion and in truth for sickness. Of course, compassion, empathy and understanding are all virtuous things. However, trying to resolve problems that do not belong to you is an express-ticket to severe fatigue and depression! Today, recognize that you do not need to interfere, rescue or solve anyone else's problems. Today, give everyone the freedom to resolve their own problems. And, you resolve your own! Today, respect and love yourself enough to recognize when something isn’t healthy for you; when someone dumps their issues on you; when you take on others problems and then begin to ask yourself "whose problem is it anyway?" Today, be confident enough to set clear boundaries to protect yourself. Remember, the only people that get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones that are benefiting from you having none. Today, focus on getting your needs met and on setting healthy boundaries. The way you treat yourself sets the standards for everyone else.

Just for today, I am a master at setting boundaries that protect my time, energy, creativity and emotional well being. I deserve to have boundaries and my boundaries are respected. I respect my own boundaries and I insist others do too. I recognize that each time I set healthy boundaries, I say yes to more freedom. I love and honor myself. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

You cannot fix other people

It’s pointless to run around trying to heal all of your friends and family members. You cannot force anyone to change. You can offer them a positive mental atmosphere where they have the possibility to change if they wish, but you cannot do it for or to other people. Each person is here to work out his or her own lessons, and if you fix it for them, then they will just go and do it again, because they have not worked out what they needed to do for themselves. Today, let everyone learn their own lessons, including yourself. Today, recognize that in reality all you can do is love them and allow them to be who they are.

Just for today, I recognize that I cannot learn other people's lessons for them. They must do their own work and they will do it when they are ready. I cannot change another person. I accept them as they are and I simply love who I am. I know that we are all doing the best we can with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that we have right now and every day gets easier. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Choose to be at peace

Just for today, I handle my own life with joy and ease. No person, place or thing can irritate or annoy me. I choose to be at peace. I choose to accept myself and my life exactly as it is right now. I am at peace with the process of Life. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. And all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

You are lovable

You are worth loving! This is a reminder to you that you do not need to earn love anymore than you have to earn the right to breathe...you have the right to breathe because you exist. You have the right to be loved because you exist. That is all you need to know. You are worthy of your own love. Today, do not allow anyone, friends, family, co-workers, make you feel like you are not good enough. The reality of your being is that you are lovable. Today, accept this as your truth. As you accept that fact, you will find that the people in your world will begin to treat you as one. You are lovable because you exist!

Just for today, I am worth loving. I do not have to earn love. I am lovable because I exist. Others reflect the love that I have for myself. I love and accept myself exactly as I am. I am lovable. I am loving. I am loved. And so it is.

Welcome in what you want

We all know that we need to let go of stuff however, letting go can easily trigger fear. When you leave something behind and don’t know what to replace it with, you leave space for the unknown and that unknown can be scary, especially when you don’t know what’s coming next. That’s why you might find yourself clinging to the unwanted because that’s what’s familiar and known to you. But, that stuff is keeping you stuck. Today consciously decide to change it up and instead of focusing on what you do not want any more, focus on what you want to come next -consciously begin to "let in" instead of letting go. Rather than pushing away the unwanted, invite the wanted.If you want to let go of anxiety and self-doubt, invite peace and self confidence. If you want to let go of a past relationship, invite a new loving relationship. Today, invite what you desire into your life. Imagine, visualize, and fantasize what you’d love to have in your life. "Where focus grows, energy flows.” Today, focus on the wanted, not the unwanted and welcome the new into your life.

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 focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe. I focus my attention on what I really want and I welcome new ideas, beliefs and people into my Life. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Meditation and the art of letting go

Pretty much all of our struggles, from frustrations to anxiety, from anger to sadness, from grief to worry, all stem from the same thing … from being too tightly attached to something. For instance, when we’re worried, we are tightly attached to how we want things to be, rather than relaxing into accepting whatever might happen when we just do our best. When we’re frustrated with someone, it’s because we’re attached to how we want them to be, rather than accepting them as they are-flaws and all. . So, the answer to most of our struggling and suffering is to let go, to stop clinging so tightly to everything and everyone. However, that is easier said than done and takes practice-as much practice and energy as we do remaining attached to people, places, things and beliefs that do not serve us and in some cases even hurt us. Letting go of those things is a slow and deliberate process and involves you allowing yourself some quiet time, in meditation, even for a short time, daily! Meditation and focusing on your breath will bring you back to the present moment, allow you to see what is true for you and what is illusion. Meditation will allow you to little by little, let go and stop suffering. Today, invest your time in you through self care and through creating a new habit of meditation.You always know what's best for you, meditation will allow you to grow and change in ways you never thought possible.

Just for today, I create a stress free world for myself. I close my eyes, think positive thought and breathe goodness in and out. I allow myself to be quiet and still and I am amazed at what I find-Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. I am now totally centered in the love and joy of being alive. I flow with Life. Peace of mind is mine. And so it is.