It is time for a clean break!

Buddha once said that "overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness" and today it is time for you to recognize that all your over thinking is in actuality creating more stress and problems, not making anything better. In fact, all your planning, scheming and over thinking are creating problems that aren't even there. So, if you have been making yourself crazy by going back and forth about a decision, "should I or shouldn't I?" especially as it pertains to LEAVING a situation, today you are being reminded now not to overthink things. The only way to set yourself free is to make a clean break. In doing so, you will make room for all the marvelous opportunities coming your way. Today, set your intentions to let go and clear out any physical and energetic debris. By doing so you can prepare your spiritual "garden" for a prosperous spring. Today, don’t worry about the perfection of your decisions. Be swift to move forward, even if it is in the wrong direction. Boldness is respectable; carefulness has never changed the world and your over thinking is getting you nowhere!

Just for today, I recognize that it is my mind that creates my reality and that I am unlimited in my ability to create the good in my Life. I let go of all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. I am willing to let go of my need to struggle and suffer. I am willing to let go of all people, places and things that no longer serve any purpose in my life. I am willing to stop making excuses for people, places things in my life. I let go of them because they serve no purpose in my life. I let go and I am free to create the life I desire without drama or suffering. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

You are more important that you think!

Hallelujah, Mercury goes direct today! And, although a retrograde only lasts for three weeks, this one felt like three years. It was a soul-searching time and yet the quest is not quite over. The next three weeks is the Mercury retrograde shadow integration period. This is the time for you to actually put into practice what you have learned about yourself the past six weeks. Today, by the light of the Super Full Moon, begin to say YES to you and to make your well being your priority. Allow yourself some time and space to process all your lessons and let go of what no longer benefits your well being, even if your ego makes lots of excuses why you need to remain attached. Today, begin to recognize that what you do in this world makes a difference and that you are so much more important than you think. Today, learn lessons and shine your beautiful light.

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. The more I learn, the more grow. When I make a mistake, I know it is all part of the learning process. I deserve the best and I accept it now. All my needs and desires are met before I even ask. I am a radiant being enjoying Life to the fullest. I am safe. I am loved and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Super Full Moon in Virgo

We have a Super Full Moon in Virgo. Super Moons fall close to Earth, allowing you and I to feel its effects more profoundly than a "normal" Full Moon. And, this Super Full Moon is going to shine a light on things that have felt foggy or unclear and have stopped us individually and collectively from moving forward out of our old paradigms. This Virgo Moon is a seeker of truth and can guide you to come to new realizations, heal old wounds, and have new awakenings. It can help you to come into your own strength and inner wisdom. And, it can help understand that you have the power to heal yourself, others and the planet. Today, it is time for you to enter a new cycle, but before you can step onto this new path that is opening for you, you must accept where you are in this present moment. You have to radically accept your past, your pain, your grief, your mistakes, your triumphs, your family, and your story. You must accept it all so that you can move forward. This Full Moon is clearing a path, it is shining a light, and if you want to take a step forward, you first must accept where you are and where you have been so that you can let go of what no longer serves you with love and finally move forward. All your experiences, no matter how painful or tragic, or wonderful, or beautiful, are here to help you grow. The more challenging the experience, the more growth you can achieve. Today recognize that are powerful; you are intuitive and then allow yourself to tune into the energies of this Super Full Moon. Allow yourself to accept your past, to heal your old wounds and to move forward with love in your heart.

Just for today, I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I lovingly forgive and release the past. I lovingly forgive myself for everything, knowing that I am always living the best way I know how. I accept my own power now and lovingly create my own reality. I am willing to let go of all that no longer serves any purpose in my life. I am safe. It is only change and Life supports me in every possible way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Deep thoughts

Tomorrow is a Super Full Moon and there is a good chance that you are feeling its energy already! And, the energy of this Full Moon is asking us to to dive deep within ourselves so that we can ponder everything in our lives. Full Moons are always a good time to tune into your intuition, your inner knowing to discern what you truly need to let go of so that you can make room for new people, places, things, ideas and beliefs; so that you can move forward. Today would be the perfect time to make some time and space to listen to your intuition. Your intuitive voice is a powerful one, but it needs a quiet, calm, reflective space to make itself heard. Today, listen to what your heart and soul are telling you. Your intuition wants to guide and support you. And, it is always on your side. Today give it the space to be heard.

Just for today, I trust my intuition. I am willing to listen to the small still voice inside of me. My intuition is always on my side. I allow myself to be quiet and still and I am amazed what I discover, Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. I trust that all that I ever need to know will be revealed to me at the perfect time, in the perfect way. Life supports me in every possible way and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

The power of NO

For many of us, "yes" has become our mantra. We say yes for many reasons-we want to helpful, kind, and thoughtful. We want to be there when people need us and we don't want to let them down, disappoint or displease them. Unsurprisingly, people always assume that we will drop everything to help them or do what they want us to do. And over time, they become used to us giving up our time for them and putting their needs and wants before our own. Today, is the day that you begin to say NO, when you mean NO. Today, you begin to stop worrying about other people’s reactions and feelings. Today, stop creating a bunch of imaginary negative scenarios that you think will happen from you telling someone no-the world will not crumble if you tell someone no, no matter what guilt trip the person you said no to tries to put upon you. Today, recognize that saying no is a really positive thing. You don’t say no to purposely hurt others; you say no to protect yourself from people and situations that can hurt you. And, when you say no to draining people and situations, you open up the space for positive energy and relationships to enter your life. Your no creates the necessary boundaries that give you time for yourself, time to focus on your self-care and interests and what matters most to you. Your no protects your personal power in your relationships. Your no allows you to say yes to things that are important to you. And, when you are self-empowered you know you are enough, you know you are worthy enough to say no because your needs are just as important. You know you don’t need to exhaust yourself doing everything for everyone else in order to be liked and valued.Today, say no, when you mean no and in doing so, you will be saying yes to you.

Just for today, I nourish myself by saying no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. No person, place or things has any power over me for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my reality and everyone in it. I am beautiful and everyone loves me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

"Nothing others do is because of you"

One of The Four Agreements is that “Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering,” And, today the Universe is asking us all to consciously stop taking things personally, which will ultimately limit the drama we experience in our lives. Taking things personally is emotionally draining. And when you take things personally, you end up giving some people more power over you than they should ever be allowed to have. 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 take away. Today, set your intentions to consciously stop taking things personally. Remember, 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. Instead, look for the lessons in every situation and love yourself no matter what. Today, stop looking for outside validation and live a life totally on your own terms. Today, reclaim your power and stop taking things personally.

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.

Let change happen

Everything changes. But we forget this, constantly. That’s because it’s sometimes downright scary to think about change. For sure, we like the good changes—we appreciate the little ones and celebrate the big ones. But the bad ones, none of us likes those, however small they may be. We become irritated when traffic causes us to take another route and we get angry when people don’t do what they said they would do or what we think they should do. And we are deeply pained when people decide they no longer want us in their lives and our relationships ends. Today, set your intentions to stop resisting and to just let change happen, knowing that in truth, it always is happening. Today, consciously set your intentions to stop fearing the changes in your life and begin to start seeing them as opportunities, instead of dreaded events. Set your intentions to let go of your attachments to the way you think people, places and things "should" be and just let them be as they are. Today, stop resisting the little changes that are always happening in your life and I bet the the big changes get easier too. Today, stop resisting and just allow change to happen.

Just for today, I am willing to grow and change. I no longer use the word should. I refuse to make myself or anyone else wrong. I have the strength to remain calm in the face of change. I choose to believe that Life brings me only good experiences. I am open to the new and changing. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Talk less, listen more

"Talk less. Listen more. Feel deeper. Love better. Open your eyes. Experience life."A lot of us, talk a lot, including myself! But a conversation in which people are talking, but not listening, is not really a conversation. It’s selfish, unsatisfying, and does absolutely nothing to build real connections. In fact, it usually leaves us feeling alone and disconnected. And, as much as we all like to talk, what we really want to do is to connect with one another. And, the only way you can connect is to talk less and to listen more. Today, set your intentions to listen. Know that you do not always need to share a story of your own in order to connect. You don’t need to give everyone the brilliant solution to their problems. In fact, sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to just give people the space they need. And, you do not need to let the world know how together you are by talking, talking, and talking. Today, listen and really connect, be fully present and watch you and your relationships begin to bloom and flourish.

Just for today, I am willing to talk less and listen more. I cannot learn other people’s lessons for them. They must do the work themselves, and they will do it when they are ready. I am willing to grow and change and I am willing to listen. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Life lessons

Today the Universe wants us to remember that "nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." So, if you are experiencing difficult situation that keeps re-appearing, no matter what you do, today look for what you need to learn in that situation instead of trying to find the fastest way for you to feel better; instead of distracting, medicating or completing ignoring your feelings. If you can find a way to learn something from what is happening, then you will change for the better. None of us like learning lessons about ourselves. None of us like to be wrong, or to acknowledge a part of ourselves that is flawed or frightened. This is why our lessons have to keep coming back over and over again.Today, choose to slow down and learn your lessons. Choose to feel grateful for what is happening and for the lessons you are being given for they are what will allow you to grow, change and move forward. Today, wherever you are on your path, remember to live in gratitude and in humor. You are exactly where you need to be but, you can fly higher. Do not worry about whatever you are going through or have gone through. Instead, today be willing to learn your lessons, then you will bounce back bigger and better than ever!

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. The more I learn the more I grow. 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. When I make a mistake, I know that it is all part of the learning experience. I am willing to see where and how I need to change. Every experience is perfect for my self growth. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Love Yourself

Louise famously said that love is the great miracle cure and that loving ourselves works miracles in our lives. But, most of us have no idea what real self love looks like because we were never taught or perhaps we have never witnessed in it another. Real self-love is about healing, helping, supporting, and empowering yourself. It’s about examining what you believe about life and yourself, and then challenging those beliefs to see if those beliefs are truly beneficial to your health and happiness. And, the goal of unconditional self-love is to live your best life with a sense of wholeness, health, peace, and empowerment, knowing that you always have the power to change your life. Today, set your intentions to love yourself; to pay attention to what you need in all areas of your life instead of ignoring, avoiding, or neglecting those needs; speak to yourself and treat yourself with compassion. Today, love yourself no matter what.

Just for today, I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. As I move through the layers of other people's opinions and beliefs, I see within myself a magnificent being-wise and beauty. I love what I see in me. I am loved and accepted exactly as I am right here and right now. I am divinely protected, guided and loved. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Shine and Be seen

We all have it: a little voice inside that tries to hold us back. It tells us not to say what we feel so we won’t make any waves. It tells us not to go for our dreams because we may not be good enough. And it often fills us with fear of failing and can stop us from growing and changing. Today,quiet that voice inside in your head that tells you to fit in, to not rock the boat and for sure, the voice that tells you to make certain that everyone is happy, sometimes at your own expense. Today, allow yourself to be bigger, brighter and shine your light from within. Make your own needs and wants your priority. Make time for the things you love to do, even if they feel silly, or superficial, or extravagant. Today, play. laugh. love and leap (it is Leap day). Go ahead and turn up your wattage, shine on as the brilliant star that you are! Today, shine and be sure to be seen!

Just for today, I am willing to see my magnificence. I appreciate all that I do. I am good enough. I ask for what I want. I speak up for myself. I claim my own power now. I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Contrary to popular belief, not knowing exactly what will happen next in your life is perfectly okay. In fact, it can actually be liberating. However, for most of us uncertainty makes us feel vulnerable and so we try and escape it any way that we can. We convince ourselves that we are fortune tellers and can therefore see the future or better yet we go to people who tell us what our futures will be. We can even make ourselves crazy, spinning our minds, strategizing and stressing in an attempt to make certain that we know or control what comes next. Today, it is time to get comfortable with and embrace the uncertainty and the impermanence of your life. Today it is time to stop fixating on solving problems or looking for the next perfect steps in your life. Today it is time to acknowledge that you can’t embrace a new uncertain future when you are fully attached to your old life or an idea of how you think something should be. Today, recognize that your quality of life can be determined by what you do with that uncertainty. The ability to let go, not know, and not try to totally control what will happen next is a necessary skill for living happy, joyous, and free. Today allow yourself to let go, get comfortable with the unknown and know that everything new awaits on the other side of your fear.

Just for today, I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience life in a new way. I know that each problem has a solution and all experiences are opportunities for me to learn and to grow. I am learning to step out of my comfort zone without fear. I am safe. I am divinely guided, protected and loved. And so it is.

Are you living a lie?

What are you hiding? What are lying about? And what truth would set you free? Today, these are the questions that the Universe wants us to address so that we can get in touch with and speak our truth. And, that process begins by you giving yourself some time to connect with your inner self, your intuition. Not your thinking brain which leads you down the path to suffering and struggle. Next, begin to honor your needs and set clear boundaries to protect your valuable time and energy. Then, begin to become comfortable with the notion that not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. Finally, and perhaps the most difficult is to allow yourself to evolve and let go of what you’ve outgrown.This is probably the hardest one of all because it’s not just about being true to yourself; it’s also about letting go. It’s about recognizing when something has run its course and being brave enough to end the chapter, even if you don’t know yet what’s coming next. Even if the void feels dark and scary. But, YOU cannot move forward if you do not let go of your attachment to your ego thoughts, suffering and struggling. Today, be willing to see your truth and know that the most confused we ever get is when we try to convince our heads of something that we know in our hearts is a lie. Today set your intentions to be true to you.

Just for today, I choose to know the truth and the truth sets me free. Divine wisdom, divine harmony and divine love reign supreme within me and all around me and around each and every person. We are all centered in truth and live in joy. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.