Begin anew

Fear is one of the biggest barriers to living a joyful and fulfilling life. If you’re living life from a place of fear, you are not free to take risks or pursue your dreams. If your energy is expended in avoiding failure or rejection, then that energy is used to stay safe, instead of being available to create the life you desire. And all that playing it safe, can leave you feeling stuck, disappointed and perhaps even depressed. Today, it is time to step out of your comfort zone and do something new. Begin by first realizing how in charge of your life you really are. You may think change has to come from the outside—that you have to be the recipient of change and that something needs to happen to you before do something about it. Today, set your intentions to be the change in your life by trying something new-whether it be taking on a new sport, thinking in new ways or taking on the challenge of new meditative practices-become a beginner at something. Buddha says that we should be cultivating a “beginner’s mind”—that glorious state where we see fresh perspectives with kind eyes and a compassionate spirit. Today step out of your comfort zone and begin again-become a beginner again.

Just for today, I know that this is a new day, one I have never seen before. I begin anew and claim and create all that is good. I do something different. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience life in a new way. I am willing to learn something new every day. I am safe. It is only change. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Work...

We are heading towards a new moon in Virgo and you may begin to start feeling that new moon energy today. Virgo is a sign of service and therefore this new moon's energy can help you focus on your work and career, specifically whether you are doing work that motivates, inspires or excites you. Or whether you have chosen safety and now just feel stuck. What keeps most of us stuck in jobs we hate and that suck the life out of us is that we have convinced ourselves that the safety and security of a guaranteed paycheck is worth giving up our passion and our true quality of life. Or perhaps, you feel like you are not deserving of having a career or doing work you love. Or perhaps, you think you are being responsible. Today, no matter what your mind and ego have convinced you about the work you do, begin to listen to your feelings about the work you do. Of course, work is work and cannot always be inspiring or uplifting by nature. But, if you are feeling stuck, despondent, unmotivated in your current work, know that you can change that. Know that so much is still possible in your life. Know that you deserve to enjoy the way you spend your days. Know that anything can be achieved if you are willing to dream, work hard, learn, change your definition of success, navigate uncertainty and some obstacles. Today, begin to accept that you have the potential to create the life you desire. Listen to your feelings and let them guide you through your fear-leap and the net will always appear.

Just for today, I deserve to have a successful career and I accept it now. My job supports the unfoldment of my highest potential. I am successful at everything I do. My job allows me to express my talents and abilities. I am grateful for this employment. I am deeply fulfilled by all I do. I am safe. It is only change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

There is no need to rush

There is no rush to get anywhere, even if you feel like you can't tolerate where you are at right now much longer. Taking the time now to process your emotions and getting clear about what you want and don't want will serve you much better than moving forward just for the sake of being productive or getting out of your current situation.⁠ Today, accept that where you are now is exactly where you need to be. Even if it is uncomfortable, it is giving you clarity about the path forward. By taking your time and listening to your intuition, you will avoid bringing the energy of chaos or anxiety into your future. ⁠Today, allow patience and intuition be your guide. Remember-the best way to create a happy future is for you to enjoy this present moment. Relax and listen to your intuition.

Just for today, I trust my inner wisdom. I am willing to listen to the small, still voice inside me and when I do I hear all the answers to all the questions that I shall ever ask. I have plenty of time to do what I need to do. Time expands for me. I am safe. It is only change and I know that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Perfect, whole and complete

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 with this understanding that I am always in the right place, doing the right thing at the right time. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

People pleasing

If you are a people pleaser , then today it is time to stop basing your sense of worthiness on other people's approval and start getting the love and respect you desire and deserve. As a people pleaser, you may regularly subvert your own needs for the needs of others. You may also spend years saying “yes” when you mean “no,” signing up for commitments you'd rather avoid, and occupying your mind with others’ needs and desires. Today, make peace with the idea that not everyone is going to like you and that is perfectly okay; start setting healthy boundaries and stick to them no matter how uncomfortable they may feel at first and finally, once and for all, let go of the people who use your people pleaser tendencies on purpose and to their advantage. Today, recognize that you cannot please everyone, so you must find ways to protect and to please yourself! Begin today!

Just for today, I respect my boundaries and I insist others do to. I say yes when I mean yes and no when I mean no. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. I am a master of setting healthy boundaries that save my time, creativity and emotional well being. I claim my own power and I lovingly create my own life. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Lessons learned

It is time to wind down, tune in and get real about how you want to live your life. These past months have taught us that our health, well-being and daily practices are the key to achieving our goals, dreams and living the lives we desire. Today, set your intentions to learn new ways of being that support your emerging self. It took a lifetime to learn how to become who you are. Today, be willing to learn new ways of being, new ways of looking at your life, new ways of thinking and a whole new way of Life. Life is truly about the lessons that we learn and once we are willing to learn them, the peace we seek will be found.

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. I recognize that life is an education and I am a student. I am doing the best I can and every day gets easier. I listen with love and peace to what life is teaching me. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience Life in a whole new way. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world.

Get Grounded

It is time to get grounded! Between the glorification of being "busy" and constant social media at our fingertips, becoming un-grounded is easier than you may think! And when you become un-grounded you may experience the inability to focus or finish projects; you may feel spacey, question everything and just can't think straight. However, when you are grounded you are strongly connected to the Earth, stable and at ease. Fears and worries fade away and you feel safe, protected, and have an inner knowing that you’ll be taken care of. Today, make some time and space to get grounded by creating new routines in your life that support your well being. Whether it is through meditation, physical exercise, yoga, crystals, aromatherapy or a combination of all of them, it is time for you to get back to business and tune into what's truly meaningful for you. And, that all begins today by getting grounded.

Just for today, I am grounded. I am centered and I am strong. The energy of the earth flows through me. I am safe and divinely protected. I am grounded and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

You are Beautiful

We all are beautiful and beauty is all around us. And, yet it is sometimes difficult to see that beauty through all of our perceived problems, judgements, comparisons and fear. Today, when you look in the mirror, look carefully to see you. Try to see yourself through the eyes of someone who loves you unconditionally, appreciates you for all your best qualities, and would never judge you. If there has never been anyone who has ever loved and appreciated you in this way, understand that this is likely why you struggle to see your beauty, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Today, when you look in the mirror, don’t worry about an image you think should be reflected back at you. Look for you in the mirror. Don’t focus in on your scars but rather remember the strength that helped you heal. Don’t look at yourself with a critical eye; look for and celebrate the light in your eyes. And, I guarantee if you look carefully you will see something, someone beautiful. Someone worth loving and caring for. Someone who has a place in this world and a gift to share. Someone beautiful-that would be YOU.

Just for today, I treat myself as if I am someone who I deeply love and care for. I frequently tell myself that I love you and I know that you are doing the best you can. Every day it gets easier to look in the mirror and to love and accept myself exactly as I am. Everything I need is coming to me at the perfect time, in the perfect way and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

It's time YOU redefine love!

It is time to redefine your definition of love! As all of our planets begin to move into the sign of Virgo, you can begin to use that energy to learn to love yourself first; to take care of your health and well being, and to let go of unhealthy relationships. Ultimately, all relationships are a reflection of how you treat yourself. Today, ask yourself if the people in your life are supporting your well-being or diminishing your power. Are those people taking in a self entitled way or do they reciprocate your kindness and generosity. Then, YOU begin to decide who you let into your life and how much time and energy you devote to them. The Virgo goddess has come to help you own your power. Today, claim that power and begin to put YOU first...everything and everyone else will benefit from you making you your priority.

Just for today, I claim my power. I speak up for myself. I ask for what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. I love myself and therefore attract only loving people into my. life. I am safe. I am loved and my needs are important. Life loves me and supports me in every possible way. And so it is.

Energy

As we move through our days, we all pick up energy from our environment, the people around us, and for that matter from social media. That energy can be in the form of thoughts, feelings or vibrations. Today, it is important that you begin to recognize what energy is not yours and then release it; so you can be clear about who you are and how you perceive the world. Today, allow yourself to become aware of how you feel and which feelings are truly yours and which ones you've absorbed or picked up "along the way". Also, become aware of any aspects of the past that you are still carrying around with you because they also are affecting your future. Today, take some time to let go off any thoughts or feelings that are weighing you down, so you can create a more joyful future. Today clear your energy, honor your rhythm and live your own vision.

Just for today, I am willing to let go of everything that no longer serves any purpose in my life. I let go of all childhood fears. I am a secure empowered human adult. I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light. And, everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

It is NOT your job to fix everyone!

You are not responsible for the world’s pain and it is NOT your job to fix everyone around you. You can share your talents and resources. Generously give your time and attention. But you cannot pour a magical tonic on the wounds of every person walking on this planet. It is not your job. Today, recognize that you cannot fix anyone and fixing other people can easily become a destructive self-identity. And in that unhealthy version of care giving, your understanding of love may have become warped. Love may look like a relentless string of sacrifice. Today, recognize that sometimes, love calls on us to invest our energy and time in tending to someone else’s pain. But not 100 percent of the time. And not with the nurturing going down a one-way streets, pouring out to the same person, over and over again. Today, if you see that pattern in any of your relationships, consider what it would take to expand your definition of what it means to nurture, to love, to care for. A healthy relationship not only nourishes the needs of others, but also nourishes your own. Today, give your love freely and deeply. And trust that even if you’re not there to ‘fix’ them, everyone will be just fine.

Just for today, I know 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 have come to this planet to learn to love myself and to share that love with others. I accept others exactly as they are and I am free to just be me. Everything is working out for everyone's highest good. And so it is

Imagination

Prosperity does not come from constant productivity and effort even if someone, sometime, told you otherwise. You do not have to be doing, working and producing to be a worthy person. In fact, you need time to create, to dream and to simply be. Today, create some space for you to get in touch with your imagination and to dream. After all, "imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions and everything that is real was imagined first. Today, dream and allow your imagination to soar.

Just for today, I am the star in my own movie. I am also the author and the director. I now create wonderful new roles for myself. My imagination now creates whatever I think and believe. I now create a stress free world for myself and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Focus!

What you spend your time and mental energy focusing on can indeed become your reality. Today, keep it simple-focus your attention on the people, places and things that you want in your life and let go of the rest. You create your reality and everything and everyone in that reality on what you focus on. Today consciously focus on the good that is always around you. Focus!

Just for today, I know that if I focus my attention on what I do NOT want that is exactly what I will get more of. I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting in the Universe. I focus my attention on all the goodness around me and I know that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.