Nourishment

“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” It is amazing how easily we forget to appreciate the simple day-to-day luxuries that we are granted with our body. We assume that as we exhale, there will always be an inhalation to follow. We assume that when we lay our head down on our pillow at night, our heart will beat, our blood will flow, and we will open our eyes in the morning. We go on day after day, running around with a mile-long to-do list without taking a moment to check in with our body to acknowledge how it’s feeling today. As a result, our health and well-being end up last on that list of priorities. We pretend we are superhuman, existing on caffeine in place of adequate sleep and snacks from the vending machine in place of meals. Today is the day that you begin to make your body and physical self a priority. When you go-go-go without giving your body the nourishment and care that it needs to thrive, your body begins to give you the sign that it needs attention. Today, begin to listen and act on your body's signals that you need to slow down and give your body what it is asking you for. There is nothing you need to prove to anyone. You are worthy now. Who you are and where you are right now is enough. Today, nourish your body in every way you can. Prioritize your priorities by carving out the time in your schedule for the things that matter to you most. Multitask less, be present in the moment more. Life is so much more enjoyable when you are engaged and present versus on your phone texting, Facebooking-all illusions that you give your time, power and sometimes your well being over to. The more you practice taking really good care of your body, the more it will reward you with good health, tons of clarity, energy, and the ability to experience all the good that life has to offer you! Today, treat your precious body with love and kindness. This is your body—yours—and it’s the only one you’ve got. Today choose to treat it well.

Just for today, nourishing myself is a joyful experience. I am worth the time spent on my healing. I nourish myself by saying no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know what I need and I do not have to apologize for it. I am so grateful for my healthy body. I love Life and Life loves me. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so ti is.

Stop looking for love and approval in all the wrong places.

"When you do not seek or need approval, you are at your most powerful." Today the Universe wants you to stop seeking validation outside yourself and to start loving and approving of yourself instead! What people do, or don’t do, doesn’t determine your worth. Your value doesn’t come from another person; it comes from yourself. People may not encourage you, but you can encourage yourself. People may project their issues onto you. But, you do not need to accept them and make their issues your issues. People may not make you feel special, but you can make yourself feel special. Today, recognize and accept that your life will change completely when you stop needing other people's approval of who you are and what you do. You will have better relationships if you start validating yourself instead of becoming needy and waiting for other people to give you your approval fix. Today, begin to learn the principle of not relying on people for your worth and start generating your own approval and acknowledgment. The less you depend on people for validation, the stronger you will become and the further you will grow. Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years. Today try loving and approving of yourself and see what happens.

Just for today, I love and approve of myself. I am far more than other people's opinions. My opinion of myself is the only one that counts. I no longer wait to be perfect in order to love myself. I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. I reclaim my own power now and I lovingly create my own reality. I am safe. I am powerful and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

It is time to get real!

Today two powerful planets, Saturn and Pluto meet up and their meeting brings long term implications affecting us as individuals and as a society as a whole. And it is time for us to all get real-very real because these planets are teaching us about reality itself. There are things we all want and have swept under the rug and have found ways of ignoring. There are uncomfortable truths of our lives that have previously been too inconvenient, too real, to think about, yet we need to come to terms with them. And although those truths may be uncomfortable to deal with, the truth will always set you free. This is not a platitude, it is a universal law! Today, during this powerful celestial connection, think about how you can take some tangible steps to be more real in your life. What have you been avoiding because you'd rather not deal with confrontation or change? What beliefs you made your truth that you know is harming you and keeping you stuck? You may find it helpful to write down your feelings or to just have a chat with your Higher Self. Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.

Just for today, I choose to know the truth and the truth sets me free. I am not a helpless victim of my thoughts but rather a master of mind. I am gentle with myself as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I forgive myself and set myself free. I am living the best way I know how. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Be willing to change

"Change is one of our greatest teachers. It asks us every day to prove our commitment to ourselves. It leads us into dark places and allows us to fill them with light. It shows us things about ourselves we never knew. And before you know it, it shows us how powerful and strong we are."Today be grateful for change and know that whatever you are experiencing now, will change. And that everything, no matter what you think, no matter what you do, and no matter whether your ego likes it or not, everything is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. I am far more than other people's opinion. My opinion of myself is the only one that counts. I am grateful and I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

A Wake Up call for us all

Today we have a Full Lunar Eclipse in Cancer. Cancer is the sign of a Mother and this Full Lunar eclipse can help you learn how to nurture/mother those parts of yourself that you have been neglecting. And, this eclipse also initiates a whole series of celestial events that will be a wake up call for us all. Today, as we enter these highly transformative and charged time , be sure to keep yourself centered and grounded; treat yourself as you would treat your own child with kindness, love and compassion; accept all of your emotions not just the ones you feel are nice or that you happen to like; have love and respect for others even if they have different views than you and make time to let yourself just BE! The world as you know it will never look the same. Today, be willing to treat yourself in a whole new way; be willing to change and be willing to let go.

Just for today, I treat myself as if I am someone who I deeply love. I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends, not just the ones I like. I am my own best friend. Other friends may come and go but I am always here with me and for me. I support myself in feeling good. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. And, everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Let go

Tomorrow is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse and you may already be feeling the energies of that eclipse. Full Moon eclipses are always a time of culminations and endings. So, today make some time to access what you would like to release and let go of. As you are pondering what you would like to release, make certain that you dig deep and be completely honest with yourself on what or whom you need to let go of, because we are in an era defining time, which will set your course for the next decade. Whether it is your fear of change or perhaps you would like to free yourself of attracting people who do not appreciate you or just flat out use you, this is a time to make big sweeping changes without fear or temerity. Do not allow you ego to make excuses why you really "need" people, place and things, even if it is so clear to you that they are actually harming you now. Today, do not be afraid of this process but rather allow yourself to enjoy it, knowing that everything you let go of makes room for new people, places, things and beliefs to enter your life. Rejoice today because you have the opportunity to free yourself and move forward into a life that is more aligned with your purpose and your authentic self. Today, be willing to let go.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I give myself permission to let go. I let go of all things that no longer serve any purpose in my life. I forgive everyone, including myself for all past perceived wrongs. I release them with love. I forgive everyone for not being what I wanted them to be and release them with love. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Massive changes are ahead of you and me!

Have you been feeling the emotional intensity of this year? Perhaps you've been feeling frightened, irritable or unbalanced. And that is exactly what collectively and individually, we are supposed to be feeling. We are in a time where structures are being torn down so they may be rebuilt. But, for now we are in the midst of the destruction and we must all be part of the rebuilding. The world as you know it will never look the same and although those changes may not be apparent immediately, trust that behind the scenes, day by day, minute by minute, your world is changing. Today, begin to recognize that although the transformation/changes may feel massive, you can begin to make those massive changes by making small changes every day. You know you need to change your life and although it might seem overwhelming right now, if you are willing to change, those changes will happen at the right now, in the right way. Today be patient with process, make small choices to pursue your dreams and take responsibility for your daily decisions, making certain that they improve life for yourself and the planet. Be willing to change-in a big way!

Just for today, I will not allow noise, chatter or setbacks to distract me. I will allow patience, purpose, commitment and grace to guide me. I know that patience is being at peace with the process of Life. I am patient, tolerant and diplomatic. I relax and enjoy Life, knowing that everything I need will come to me at the perfect time, in the perfect way. I am living the best way I know how with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that I have right now. Life supports me in every possibly way. I am willing to change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Negative self talk

We are often our own worst enemies and it starts with how we talk to ourselves. Talking to ourselves in a nurturing way can be a challenge if we rarely heard nurturing words as we were growing up. In fact, if we were often criticized or neglected, we probably learned to criticize and neglect ourselves. And, it is your self-talk, which is actually programming yourself for your statements to become your truth. Today, consciously listen to the messages that you keep telling yourself over and over. The words you use in your everyday life have power. They can either destroy or build relationships with yourself and other people. Getting mindful of your self-talk is one of the best forms of self-love and self-compassion. Today, choose the words that you say to yourself wisely.You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Today, choose to be kind to yourself. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Give it to yourself today through support and comforting self talk. Today, don't be a victim of your negative self talk-remember you are listening!

Just for today, I monitor my self talk making certain that it is uplifting and supportive of myself and others. I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. I have unlimited potential and only good lies before me. I am proud of myself. I know that I can create miracles in my life. My self esteem is high because I honor myself and my needs. Out of this situation only good will come and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

FEAR

Everything you want is on the other side of fear. Fear is becoming rampant on the planet. We can see it every day in the news or right in front of us. Fear is a lack of trust in ourselves, and because of this, we don’t trust Life. We don’t trust that we’re being taken care of on a higher level, so we feel we must control everything from the physical level. Obviously, you are going to feel fear because you cannot control everything in your life. And, fear can stop you from moving forward or from making the changes in your life that you know that you need to make, but you are too afraid to. Today, become aware that the happiness that you seek is already within you. There is no person, place, material possession, or amount of money that will bring you true, lasting happiness. Rather, happiness is found within. However, you need to spend time taking care of yourself and closely evaluating what makes you feel happy. Today, shift your focus from the external things that you have given your power over to and you’ll be better equipped to identify the little things that bring you peace and joy. Today, know that you have the power to expand in new and wondrous directions and it all starts within you and by letting go of fear and trusting in yourself and something far larger than you.

Just for today, I recognize that all that I seek is already within me. I let go of all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. I know that it is my mind that creates my experiences and that I am unlimited in my ability to create the good in my life. I trust the power that created me to protect me and guide me at all times and under all circumstances. Life supports me in every possible way and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Self Love & Self Acceptance

“Self-love, self-respect, self-worth: There’s a reason they all start with ‘self.’ You can’t find them in anyone else.” Many of us (myself included) tend to beat ourselves down when we need our love the most. When we fail or screw up or someone rejects us, that’s the time we often get even more down on ourselves. Today, instead of beating yourself up for whatever you think you did "wrong" or if things don't go as you planned, choose to be loving and forgiving with yourself . When you stumble and fall. When you say the wrong things. When someone rejects you or a project fails. Ask yourself what you need and then spray that all over yourself. Today, choose to love and accept yourself no matter what.

Just for today, I choose to love and accept myself exactly as I am right now. I know that loving myself and others allows me to be all that I can be. Divine peace and harmony surround me and dwell within me. I feel tolerance, compassion and love for all people, including myself. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Move forward with confidence and ease

If you want to, you can easily find tons of reasons to live your life scared and negative. You can use all kinds of logic to justify a bitter, guarded attitude, as if it’s the only way protect yourself from bad things that could happen. The irony, however, is that it is the worst thing that could happen to you, because it makes the space inside your head persistently painful–and it doesn’t actually prevent pain or misfortune. It’s a self-made prison that you can only escape by choosing to shift your perspective. Since tomorrow is always uncertain, you can torture yourself hiding from the bad things that could happen, or you can decide to take responsibility for creating the good. But you can’t do both at the same time. Today if you’re feeling like the odds are stacked against you, ask yourself: Which would you prefer–to assume that things will go wrong and then find evidence to confirm you’re right, or to believe that good things will happen and then make every effort to create them? Today, choose the latter.

Just for today, I greet every day with optimism and joy, knowing that new experiences are always available to me. I move forward with confidence and ease. I am optimistic about my Life path. I speak and think positively. I now see unlimited opportunities for abundance everywhere I look. I am blessed and prospered. I have faith that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Taking things personally

Life gets so much easier when you stop taking things so personally. Taking things personally is emotionally draining. It comes as a constant negative trigger to your self-esteem. Which is neither healthy nor productive to our overall well-being. Often, when we take things personally, we end up giving some people more power over us than they should ever be allowed to have. We are allowing someone to question what we feel and what we believe. We are trusting someone else to tell us who we are, instead of relying on what we know to be true about ourselves, what really defines us as a person without any outside influence. Not taking things personally however, gives you more control over how you respond, over your emotions and your energy level. Not taking things personally brings with it a state of calm, no outside influence can disrupt. Today, set your intentions to consciously stop taking things personally. Other people's reactions to you has nothing to do with you but everything to do with them. You know your truth. Today, stop giving away your power. Don’t fall into the downward spiral of the victim trap. Today, look for the lessons in every situation and love yourself no matter what. When you truly know yourself and love yourself, outside influences will not waiver you from the decisions you want to make, from the life you truly want to lead. Today, stop looking for outside validation and live a life totally on your own terms. Do it today.

Just for today, I choose to feel good about myself no matter what other people say, do or think. I recognize that I am not a victim of my thoughts but a master of my mind. 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. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

January 2020

January 2020 is a power month and sets the stage for what’s to come, not just for the year ahead but the decade ahead too. It will be a busy, powerful, and super-charged month and thus, you are going to have to pay extra attention to your health and well-being. January’s energy also carries a strong sense of destiny to it, so wherever you find yourself, trust that there are some pretty strong clues as to what your soul desires to accomplish in this lifetime. And, all of those energies also point to a raising of consciousness not just on an individual level but on a global level too. Very slowly you are going to be guided to change your ways, to change your thinking, and to create a new reality for yourself and for the world. This energy is in full effect, but you may have to be patient before you can see and make sense of the results. Today, begin to protect and nurture yourself which will ultimately help you to navigate January's intense energies for change. January's energies mean business. So make the time to take yourself and your life seriously and to take care of yourself this month. This is not a time for passivity, looking to blame others for your life circumstances or to just passively float through life. Your thinking, your behavior and your beliefs have been holding you back and stopping you from changing. Today, only look inward and at yourself and your feelings. The outer world reflects them and they need to change so your outer world can change. Be willing.

Just for today, I will not allow noise, chatter or setbacks to distract me. I will allow patience, purpose, commitment and grace to guide me. Nourishing myself is a joyful experience. I am worth the time spent on my healing. I deserve the best and I accept it now. All my needs and desires are met before I even ask. I am a powerful person because I live in this present moment. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.