Over thinking

We all face problems. Some are frivolous; some are life changing. Many of them cause us nothing more than stress. And, whatever issues life presents us, whether small or big, one thing is for sure, we think about them-we think about the a lot. We think about what to do, what not to do, and what would be “best” for us and for everyone around us. But how often do we think about our thinking or rather our over thinking? Today, consciously begin to question why you over-think, whether it’s productive, and how to overcome it. Begin by becoming aware that your over-thinking often comes from the notion that you "need to" make a grand finale decision that will never can change and must be correct. Of course, that thinking leads to more thinking since fear usually takes over causing us to do a whole lot more thinking. So, the first step to over thinking everything is to become comfortable with being wrong, and knowing that your opinions and knowledge of a situation will change with time. Through freeing yourself up from making the perfect and finale decision you can begin to feel a sense of true inner freedom and peace. Today stop worrying about the perfection of your decisions. Today, stop over thinking everything and take action to move forward, even if it is in the wrong direction. Stop thinking and do one of the thing you have been putting off. Today, take a leap of faith, step out of your mind, stop over thinking and just go for what you want.

Just for today, I recognize that it is my mind and my thoughts that create my experiences. I am unlimited to create the good in my life. I recognize that every decision I make is the right one for me. I lovingly accept my decisions, knowing that I am always free to change them. I am the manager of my life and my affairs. I make decisions easily and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Wounded inner child

We all have a wounded inner child, regardless of what your childhood looked like. And, in all likelihood, your wounded child probably doesn’t show itself much when life is going well and you feel in control. However, when something important to you is threatened, or you feel left out or disrespected or taken advantage of, that small child can be felt in a big way. The surge of negative emotions you feel in those situations is your cue that the wounded child is taking over. Typically, the emotions are fear, hurt, or shame, but each of these can also masquerade as anger. In fact, you can almost always count on anger to be a cover for a deeper, scarier emotions. This is because the child inside feels stronger and safer putting on a show of anger than actually admitting to the fear, hurt, and shame underneath. To make matters worse, consider the domino effect that takes place when my wounded child’s instinctive reactions trigger your own wounded child! Today, it is time for you to begin to heal that inner child. The first and most important thing is simply to become aware of your wounded child and when it has been triggered. When you feel an over reaction or supersized emotion, or one that lingers inexplicably, tune in to it rather than accepting it without question. If the emotion is anger, look deeper. This Mercury Retrograde is asking you to do just that-to become aware when, where and why your inner child, which is in reality your ego, acts out and may be stopping you from creating the life you desire. Becoming aware of your own and others’ wounded children will transform your relationships and your experience of life. It is the key to self-compassion, which in turn leads to compassion for everyone. And that, after all, is what all of us are seeking in this world.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I love myself enough to go beyond my parents limitations. I take care of and honor my inner child by remembering to play and have fun. I remind myself to not take everything so seriously. I love myself for I am a beloved child of the Universe and the Universe lovingly takes care of me now. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Everything in Perfect Order and Divine Timing

We are powerful creators in life, but the truth is, we are not in this alone. There are other forces at play, and for the most part, to our benefit. However, most of us want to feel in charge of our lives. It makes us feel safe knowing we have control. And to some extent, we have complete control in dictating our desires, in stating our ambitions, and in following our well laid plans. But sometimes, life has a way of throwing us curve balls and that's the rub. Sometimes thing just don't happen as fast as we would like. And when there is a delay in an outcome we are hoping to produce or the timing doesn’t work out as we planned, we become frightened, filled with doubt and sometimes even despair that "our" plans just aren't happening fast enough or exactly as we want. Today, stop allowing your ego to fill you with doubt and suffering. Instead, begin to trust in the perfection of your life and let yourself be fully where you are in the moment. Trust that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Know that what you have to look forward to is greater than what you are leaving behind. And trust that you will “arrive” in time and on time, not a minute sooner. Trust that despite what your ego or perhaps others are telling you-everything always works out for your highest good in divine timing!

Just for today, I choose to trust that everything is unfolding in perfect, divine order. I express the joy of living and allow myself to enjoy every moment of every day. I am a magnet for good. I am open and receptive to everything wonderful that Life has to offer. I am safe and in truth all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

New Moon in Pisces

We have a New Moon In Pisces, the mystical water sign. And, it beckons you and I to dive deep into the ocean of our souls.It is asking us to take a dive to the bottom of the ocean within us, NOT to analyze, NOT to pick apart, or to judge what is there, but to simply observe. To watch the memories, the pains and the dreams, which hang around in the background of lives waiting to be triggered by some current conflict or stressor. Today, begin to recognize that you are so much greater than what happens to you during your time here on Earth and that Life is happening for you, not to you. Today, allow yourself to open your heart to the idea that there are hidden talents inside of you, waiting to rise up into your consciousness. Honor the fact that you are talented, you are gifted, and that you do indeed bring so much value to this world and that you belong here in this time and space. Under the current New Moon energies, your potential is free to be further unlocked and you can surpass all those old obstacles that stop you from changing and creating the life you desire. Today, create some quiet time for yourself so that you can listen to the wisdom of your intuition, to your heart. Today allow yourself to let go of the past which is keeping you stuck and allow the New Moon energies to help you transcend and free yourself from the past and unlock your true potential. Change can be scary but, when you do what makes your soul sing, you are bound to succeed. Here's to beautiful new beginnings for all of us.

Just for today, I recognize that each day is a new opportunity. Yesterday is over and done. Today is the first day of my future. I recognize that I have the power to change my Life for the better and I am doing so now. Every morning I remind myself that I can make the choice to feel good about myself and my life. It is a new habit for me to cultivate. My life gets more fabulous every day. I look forward to what each new hour brings. I am safe. It is only change and in truth, everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

2-22-2022

Happy 2-22-2020! And that's a lot of 2's! The number 2 in numerology is the number of intuition, balance and harmony. And, when lots of the number two are present, you can often find yourself being torn in two directions. The only way to make the best choice is to tune into your soul-not your ego which will keep you stuck and mired in drama and unrest. Today, you are being called to be true to your dreams and to make choices that nourish your soul. It is also the last day of our moon's cycle and you are meant to let go of what is weighing you down. Today tune inward and allow yourself to release yourself from the expectations of other people. When you are true to yourself and take action on your dreams, you can build a life that benefits you and the greater good. Today, say YES to yourself and let go of all that no longer serves YOUR highest purpose.

Just for today, I nourish myself my saying no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know what and I do not have to apologize for it. I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is forgiven and forgotten and I am free in this moment. My mind and body are in perfect balance. I am a harmonious being. I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of my ever changing life. I know if I continue to focus on what I do not want. That is exactly what I will get more of. I trust my intuition to always be on my side. Everything is working out for my highest good and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

The Big Picture

You are not responsible for what your eyes are seeing. You are responsible for how you perceive what you are seeing. And, right now, while we are going through Mercury Retrograde, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with emotions and fear of the unknown. Today, it is time for you to consciously change your perspective and look at the bigger picture of your life. Every single situation, thing, and person in your life may be seen through one of two lenses: the lens of fear or the lens of love. And you can change the way you see your world by consciously choosing to over ride your ego thoughts and begin to trust that even the worst situations hold the seeds of good, even if it is only for the learning that they bring about. Today, look for the silver lining. Choose to see yourself as a hero rather than a victim. Today, take a step back and ask yourself if the stress you are now experiencing will really matter in five years from now. In most cases, the answer you will receive is no. However, if the answer is yes, trust and know that there is always a solution. Today, know that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Just for today, I choose not to be a helpless victim of my thoughts but rather a master of my mind. I know that in any situation I always have a choice between love and fear. Today I choose love. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I am enough. I am lovable. I am loving. I am loved. I am love and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Worrying....

Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose. And, every time you use the present to stress and worry about the future, you are choosing to sacrifice joy today to mourn joy you might not have tomorrow. And, although it may seem like you are creating solutions or somehow protecting yourself from pain through worrying, scheming and stressing about the future, in reality, you are just causing yourself more worry and uncertainty. Today, you can choose to stop wasting your time worrying. In fact, you can choose to be in the moment and trust in the one that follows it. You can’t always control what tomorrow or your future will look like, but you can know that more often than not, it will lead to something good if you are truly open to what the uncertainty of the future can bring you. And, when it doesn’t, know that you will get through it—and faster if you haven’t already overwhelmed yourself with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Today, know that on the other side of worry, there’s trust. You can't always trust in specifics, but you can trust in yourself and you can trust in Life. Choose to do so today.

Just for today, I release all negative thoughts about the past and all worries about the future. I realize that stress is only fear. I now release all fear. I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. I am safe and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Disappointment

For many of us, disappointment is one of life’s most uncomfortable feelings. It’s complex, containing a subset of other emotions like anger, hurt, sadness, and helplessness. Furthermore, when life or the people in our lives don't meet our expectations, it can devastate our sense of security, threaten our self-esteem, and leave us feeling lost, scared, out of control and just downright disappointed. We may wonder what we could have done differently and if we’ll ever be happy again, now that the thing we pinned all our hopes on hasn’t worked out. Bottom line we just end up feeling disappointed. However, today you can stop the cycle of being disappointed by choosing to accept instead of expect. Today, allow yourself to consciously accept that disappointment it is a part of life, part of being human and it is always tied to your expectations. Acceptance is a lifelong challenge and fundamental to dealing with disappointment. Today, accept that at times Life will be disappointing—but it will pass.Today, practice acceptance and you will suffer less as it is happening and notice the good things in life more. Disappointment is a part of life, but all parts of life can help you grow. You can be present and aware even in the midst of negative emotions and therefore live more fully. Remember, do not let today’s disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.

Just for today, I create a new life with new rules that totally support me. I let go of all my expectations. People, places and things are free to be themselves and I am free to be me. I now release all expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I have faith in myself and faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe. I am safe and this too shall pass. And so it is.

Second guessing yourself

You are connecting more deeply with your soul's truth. And, although this sounds great in theory, it can often be a confusing process, leading many of us to begin to second guess ourselves and our decisions. Today, however, you can choose to consciously let go of your fear and your ego driven thoughts and begin to recognize that in truth there is no such thing as a wrong decision. You and I are always course correcting-taking from what we have learned from the past and building on it for the future. Today, begin to trust yourself! When you second guess yourself, it’s usually because you are being forced to step out of your comfort zone. But it’s important to remember that change happens incrementally. Even if you’re not seeing an obvious positive result yet, it might be coming. And your broader intentions led you there for a reason, even if the lesson is that you need to take another path. Today, recognize that you are not who you were yesterday and you are not who you will be tomorrow. So, make peace with that. Life is full of second chances and we are always in a state of evolution. Today, go easy on yourself! Accept that he process of change means making mistakes and learning from them. And good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions. Today, be honest, compassionate and loving to yourself because it is time you make big changes in your life. You've got this!

Just for today, I am the manager of my life. I make wise decisions and everything is working out for the best. I trust my intuition and make decisions with ease. Making decisions is easy for me. I welcome new ideas and follow through with what I say. I lovingly accept my decisions, knowing that I am always free to change. Every decision I make is right for me. I am safe and out of this situation only good will change. And so it is.

Believe it..

Do you believe you should be treated with respect? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t require it from others in your life. Do you believe this moment is good enough? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t enjoy it.Do you believe you deserve happiness? If you don’t believe it, you likely won’t let yourself feel it. And, although not everything is possible, far more is possible than you often realize and it starts with what you believe. Beliefs are thoughts that are NOT fact—meaning you can change them if you really want to. Today, recognize that what you belief about yourself and your life becomes your reality. And, that you can change the stories you tell yourself. You can change the limits you've set for ourselves. Most importantly, you can change what you do for yourself, starting right this moment. Every passing second is a new opportunity to be who you want to be, if believe you can. You may not always believe the best about and for yourself, but in this moment, you can choose to believe and act on it. If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles. Today, believe in yourself and your power to create the life you desire.

Just for today, I choose to believe that it is easy to change a behavior or thought pattern. It does not matter what other people say or do. What does matter is how I choose to respond and what I choose to believe about myself. Every thought I choose to think and to speak is creating my reality and my future. If I change the way I think, I can change my life. I choose to believe that Life brings me only wonderful new experiences and that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

True to you

Mercury is retrograde in Pisces and for the next three weeks you will be guided to tune into what is really important to you and what is not; and where you have been wasting your energy and time doing things purely for money or security or have been caught in the trap of servitude and perhaps, martyrdom. For you see, most empaths and sensitive souls are over-givers and one of the shadow archetypes of Pisces is the martyr. So, you are most likely recognizing now how you might be under-valuing your talents in some way. Today, set your intentions to begin to honor the gifts that you have been given. Take some time to tune into your soul and evaluate what is important to you and know that whatever you are experiencing is happening so you can live more true to your soul.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends. It is no fun being a victim. I refuse to be helpless anymore. I claim my own power now. I recognize I cannot learn other people’s lessons for them. They must do their own work and they will do it when they are ready. No person, place or thing has any power over me for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my own reality and everyone in it. I am safe and I love myself unconditionally. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Mercury Retrograde-oh my

Mercury goes retrograde tomorrow and yes it has felt like it's been retrograde all month. And, whatever you have been experiencing for the past two weeks has given you a glimpse of the lessons you will have during this retrograde cycle. And, although you might feel a bit off kilter during this retrograde, it is important for you to remember that everything is happening for your highest good. For you see, every time Mercury's "trickster" energy happens, through technical glitches, communication snafu's, chaos or confusion, it is trying to teach you to SLOW DOWN and to re-evaluate what you are doing and where you are going. This is your time to tune into what is really important to you, not your ego or what other people think you should be doing. Today, set your intentions to use the energies of Mercury retrograde to slow down. to re-think, to re-pair, to re-view, to re-cognize, and to re-evaluate, where you are right now and where your soul wants you to go.

Just for today, I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe. Regardless of my setbacks, I always have a comeback in me. I am a capable person. I can handle anything that comes my way. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. And out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day-a day to celebrate your loved ones and of course, for self love. Celebrating love doesn’t mean you need to go out and buy chocolates or flowers, instead telling your loved ones how you feel, giving them a hug or just thanking them for all that they do can be enough.No matter how you celebrate or don't celebrate Valentine's Day, it is important today to take the time to celebrate and nourish yourself in whatever way you need. Loving yourself, honoring yourself, and believing in yourself is so important, so use Valentine’s Day as your reminder to pamper yourself with loving thoughts and feelings.Remember, loving yourself has nothing to do with vanity or arrogance—those emotions are only expressions of fear. When you love yourself, you cherish and appreciate the wondrous being that you, in truth, are. Loving yourself creates a life of joy and fulfillment. Loving yourself will create miracles in your life.

Just for today, I love and approve of myself exactly as I am. I choose to see clearly through eyes of love. I love what I see. I am grateful for all the love in my life. I find it everywhere I go. I am worth loving. Loving myself and others allows me to be all that I can be. I am beautiful and everyone loves me. And so it is.