You are stronger than you know!

We have a Sturgeon Full Moon and how appropriate that the Sturgeon Full Moon is in the sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer, which symbolically and eternally gives life and spiritual food to the world. The water from the Water Bearer washes away the past, making room for a fresh, new start. The sign of Aquarius is also forward-looking and growth-oriented. So, after the rough month of July the sturgeon is swimming into our lives to show us that we are stronger than we think or will ever know. The sturgeon is a tough fish that can live up to 140 years. You survived the last months and you will make it through the upcoming ones. Today, allow the energies of the full moon to fuel you with strength and encouragement. If you are feeling despondent take time and do some prayers on this Full Moon and ask for the strength of the sturgeon to pull you through any remaining obstacles in your life. You were always stronger than you knew. Today, let go of all the stories, beliefs, fears and uncertainty about the future. You have learned so many lessons. It's time for you to let go and move forward into your future with new found strength, wisdom and love for yourself.

Just for today, I go beyond barriers into possibilities. I know that every obstacle is just a stepping stone. My good cannot be stopped. Limitations are merely opportunities for me to grow. I use them as stepping stones for success. When I make a mistake I realize it is only a part of the learning process. I am safe and all is truly well in my world and so it is.

You always have a choice!

You always have the power to choose! We all have the power to choose what we absorb and what we release; what we share, what we keep, and what we let go of; how long we stay mad and how long we wait to reach for hope; when we say yes and when we say no, and how long we say only what other people want to hear - it is all up to us. Today, in every moment recognize that whether you see the world with gratitude or resentment begins with a choice-your choice. Today choose to pay attention to your thoughts and how you respond to what you feel. Choose to consciously respond, rather than impulsively react. Today, recognize how powerful you are in each situation by recognizing that you always have the power to choose! Today, choose wisely!

Just for today, I recognize that the Universe supports every thought I think and I believe. I have unlimited choices on what to think-I choose balance, harmony and peace and I express it in my life. I choose to feel good no matter what other people say or do. I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life. And so it is.

Choose LOVE

Every moment of every day, you have a choice between love and fear. Today, choose love!

Just for today, I recognize that in any given situation I always have a choice between love and fear. I choose love. I choose to dwell in a world of love and acceptance. My heart is open. I speak with loving words. My heart is open. I allow love to flow freely. I love myself. I love others and others love me. It is safe for me to let love in and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

All that you seek is already within you

You are what you seek. This means that whatever joy you hoped “to get” after you get the dream job, earned the right amount of money or find the perfect house is in reality already within you! When you search for love, joy, power, money or for that matter, God, you are really searching for the experience of your "unconditioned Self" that is not limited by fear, separation, and lack. Today, begin to recognize that everything you seek is already within you and that all your pain comes from the belief that your source of happiness is outside you. That single misconception is what feeds your mental junk, your learned unworthiness, and your “not good enough” stuff. Today, begin to integrate the fact that whatever you want is here right now. Whether it is peace, wisdom, love or abundance, it is already here, right now, inside of you. Today, know that everything you seek is already within you and then make yourself wholly available to what is already inside of you-real healing will then begin.

Just for today, I look within to find my treasures. I know that everything that I seek is already within me. I allow myself to become still and quiet and I am amazed at what I find. Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. Life loves and supports me in every possible way and everything in my life works now and forevermore. And so it is.

It is time for a mental housecleaning

Louise used to say" Would you really dig into yesterday's garbage to make tonight's meal? Do you dig into yesterday's mental garbage to create today's experience? Today, be sure not to be bringing your old garbage thoughts into your new day. Today, examine your thoughts and beliefs and then de-clutter your mind of the old mental garbage that just isn’t true any longer. Today, do a mental house cleaning and allow yourself to begin this day with a brand new clean slate.

Just for today, I do a mental house cleaning making room for new positive thoughts. I do not use yesterday's mental garbage to create tomorrow's experiences. I create fresh new thoughts and a fresh new life. I now radiate positivity, peace and grace. All is truly well in my mind and in my world. And so it is.

Boundaries...you are so worth them!

Only by knowing your true self can you relate to others in a meaningful way. And that is what the energies of today are teaching us. Although we are in the sign of Leo, the gregarious and people loving sign, the lion has a very sensitive side hidden within that also needs some time alone. Today allow yourself to feel all your feelings and be honest with yourself. It is very important to exercise healthy boundaries. Your time and energy are valuable resources. Use them wisely and stop wasting them on people, places and things that give you absolutely nothing back in return. As you exercise more self love, you will attract people and opportunities who support your well being. Today, go within and listen to what you really need and make today all about you and your self care. You are so deserving!

Just for today, I recognize that my alone time is just as fulfilling as the time I spend with others. I maintain healthy boundaries yet still remain open to the goodness of others. I am a master at setting healthy boundaries that protect my time, creativity and emotional well being. I love, honor and respect myself and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Expect less....

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” Most of us have experienced the pain of not having what we thought we would get out of something, someone or a situation. The truth is, life and people are unpredictable and situations change all the time. Sometimes we can hype ourselves up about something so much that we convince ourselves it will turn out exactly the way we wanted it to,. But. if it doesn’t, we are often left feeling irritated and disappointed and that’s probably because there was some level of expectation. Today, begin to recognize that things will not always turn out the way you want them to be, planned them to be or the way you expected them to be and that is life. Today, choose to be positive and hopeful in this present moment. You don't have to give up hope and you can still anticipate a good outcome, just be ready to be okay with "what is" and accept it. As the old saying goes: "Don't count your chickens before they've hatched." Your expectations are limiting your happiness and in truth your life. Today expect less and accept the bounty of goodness that Life gives you instead.

Just for today, I now release all expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I let go of all expectations and flow lovingly with Life. I love myself and I know only good awaits me at every turn. Everything I do is a success and all is truly well in my world right now. And so it is.

Receive...

Today, 8-8, is what is called the Lion's gate and it is said to be one of the most powerful, passionate and potent days of the year. The number 8 is associated with abundance, power, and higher realms of consciousness, making 8-8 a super potent time to charge and clear your energy for receiving the abundance of this Universe. Today, set your intentions to RECEIVE-to receive heart healing of past or current wounds; to receive intuitive awakenings; to receive a new sense of freedom and to receive peace and a sense of self love that you have never experienced before. Under this energy, today allow yourself to open up to love, forgiveness, compassion, abundance, and all the feel-good emotions that come along with it!Today, stay open and use this energy to explore your intuition, higher realms of consciousness, and the infinite wisdom that lives inside of you.

Just for today, abundance flows freely through me. I am loved. I let love in. I am kind to myself. I live in peace and gratitude. I am unlimited being, receiving from an unlimited source, in an unlimited way. I now see opportunities for abundance everywhere. I am blessed and prospered and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Think BIG

This just might be your lucky day because today the heavens are shining their light and luck upon us all ! We currently are within the energy portal called the Lion's Gate, which culminates tomorrow and is a time that is known to bring great awakenings and to lift our consciousness to new heights. Today, you and I are being asked to think big and to reach for the stars. Whatever your dreams are, you might want to make them less "realistic" and more in tune with your true heart's desires. Today, get clear about what you really want rather than what your mind thinks is possible. Your soul has grander plans for you than you can ever imagine. So, today begin dreaming of a bigger and more delightful future. Today, think big...you are meant to share your gifts in a much bigger way. So start today.

Just for today, I think BIG and then allow myself to accept even more. I act as if I already have what I want. It is an excellent way to attract happiness into my life. I am open and receptive to all the good of the Universe and Life supports me in every possible way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Self compassion

No matter how hard we try to avoid emotional pain, it follows us everywhere. Difficult emotions, like shame, anger, loneliness, fear, despair, confusion, are a natural part of our human experience. It’s just not possible to avoid feeling bad-no matter how many affirmations you say. However, you can learn how to deal with those challenging emotions in a new, healthier way, by practicing acceptance of your emotions, embracing them fully as they are, moment to moment. Today, begin to create space in your life for all of your experiences, the ups and the downs. Today, instead of blaming, criticizing, and trying to fix yourself when things go wrong or you feel bad,today begin with self-compassion. It’s important to remember that embracing your strengths and well-being does not mean ignoring your difficulties or your perceived short comings. Today, begin to accept that not being okay all the time is perfectly okay.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends and are all a part of me. Self compassion nurtures and sustains me constantly. I am safe when I express my feelings. Out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Your thinking is creating your reality

"Life is very simple. What you give out, you get back and everything thought you think is creating your future." Today, let go of all fear and doubt and you will find that Life will become simple and easy for you. Today choose to think positive thoughts, choose to see the positive things in your life, choose to love, no matter what!

Just for today, Life brings me only good experiences. I am open to the new and changing. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I am peacefully allowing my life to unfold and everything is working out for my highest good. I am safe and so it is.

Allow yourself to receive

Last month, we were all shown people, places, things and beliefs that just don't serve any purpose in our lives any longer and that we would benefit from letting them go. However, letting go is a process and it can be challenging and exhausting. Today, instead of focusing on letting go, allow yourself let in. Let in love, let in compassion, let in forgiveness, as much as for yourself as for others, let in gratitude and let in joy. When you let in, you are letting go. For you see the good stuff that you let in boots the bad stuff out of the way. Love expands and makes room for more love and abundance while conquering fear. Joy overcomes pain. Therefore, the hard work of letting go becomes easier.At the very least, it’s a yin yang balanced equation. Today allow yourself to receive, to let in as much as you have been pushing yourself to let go of. You are deserving of your own love, compassion and forgiveness, Today, love and accept yourself as you are so that you are open to receiving love. Today, allow yourself to receive and let in.

Just for today, I am a magnet for good. I am open and receptive to all the good that Life has to offer me. I believe I am worthy of all that is good in Life. My heart is open to receive. I now receive my good from expected and unexpected sources. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Express yourself

After last month's retrogrades and eclipses, most of us have a bunch of new feelings, new ideas, and new emotions that we haven't processed, dealt with or expressed. Today would be an excellent day to express yourself, your feelings and allow yourself to analyze and integrate all your feelings so you can move forward with greater ease. Today, live your feelings, acknowledge them, give them some time to breathe in your life, and then move on from them. Express your sadness, happiness, anxiety, and fears through positive, constructive outlets. And, never, ever mistake emotions or feelings for weakness. Today make time whether it’s through writing, singing, dancing, laughing, knitting, journaling, or practicing yoga, find a way to share your emotions out into the world as positive energy. Remember, "never apologize for showing feelings. When you do so, you apologize for your truth." Today express your feelings!

Just for today, I know that I am safe when I express my feelings. I can remain serene under all circumstances. I am a clear thinker and I express myself with ease. I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every moment of every day. I express joy and Life returns the favor. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.