You are lovable because you exist.

Everything in your outer world is a mirror of what goes on in your mind. If you want to find love and acceptance, then that’s what you must first give to yourself. Many of us have long lists of reasons why we believe that we’re not lovable. This list usually stems from things that our parents or teachers have said to us, and when we hear them over and over again, we often start to believe them. And, many of us believe that we must earn love, in order to be loved. Today, consciously begin to choose to recognize that other people’s opinions have nothing to do with the reality of your being, and begin to accept responsibility for your own happiness, for your own life. Today, take your power back and begin to reshape your world through this process of self-love. Love is the most important healing power there is. When you love yourself, you begin the process of becoming one with the Universal Power. You will begin to create a joyous and fulfilled life. As Louise said, "loving yourself will create miracles in your life." Choose to do so today.

Just for today, I recognize that I am worth loving. I am lovable. I have always been lovable, I just never knew it. I do not need to earn other people's love. I am lovable because I exist. Others reflect the love that i have for myself. I am lovable. I am loving. I am loved. I am love. And so it is.

Stop shoulding on yourself

How many times a day do you use the word “should” in reference to yourself or other people? I know that I use it far too much and I hear it from others just as much. In fact, the word “should” has become a fixture in our everyday dialogue. We use it in conversation with others, as a way of motivating ourselves or keeping ourselves in check, and to express a myriad of other feelings, such as frustration, guilt, and regret. And, although we feel like we are making ourselves better in some way by telling ourselves we "should", telling ourselves that we should be doing more or being more doesn't actually help us do more or be more, and it just leaves us feeling like we just aren't enough. Today, become aware of how often you use the world should. Recognize that what you really are saying to yourself when you tell yourself that you "should" be doing something else or being something else, you are actually belittling and regretting who you are and the process of life. Today, when you notice yourself using the word should find words to replace it with other words, such as could, which gives you more of a "choice". Replacing “should” with more helpful dialogue will lead to a kinder relationship with yourself, and better relationships with the people around you too. Today, stop "shoulding" on yourself and others-know that you are here to make mistakes, to learn from those mistakes and to learn to love yourself more-should has no place in that kind of world.

Just for today, I have the strength to remain calm under all circumstances. I recognize that when I make a mistake it is all part of the learning process. I no longer use the word should. I now replace the word should with could, knowing that in every situation I always have a choice. I love and approve of myself no matter what they say, do or think. I am a blessed child of the Universe. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Empathy

Whatever you’re feeling, someone else has felt it. Whatever you’re going through, someone else has gone through it.However, most of us end up feelings alone in our pain and suffering. For you see, that most of us have been taught to hide those painful, fearful parts of ourselves so that we can appear strong and together. However, in doing we miss an important opportunity to connect with other human beings and that in truth is what we are all always seeking. In fact, it is through empathy for yourself can you begin to recognize that you are connected to everything and to everyone-we are indeed one. And, it is also just as important to have empathy for others. Whatever someone else is going through, or has gone through, someday you may too. Anything can happen to anyone at any time. Today, consciously choose to have empathy for yourself and for others, which will make you feel more connected to the world. Since you and I are connected, together we can heal, we can thrive and we all can discover new ways of being. “In separateness lies the world’s great misery, in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” Today, choose compassion, choose empathy, choose love.

Just for today, I am gentle, kind and comforting to myself as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I am forgiving, gentle, loving and kind. I feel empathy towards myself and others. I know that everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that they have right now. I am safe and I am interconnected with everyone on this planet. We are one and all is truly well in our world. And so it is.

Retreat, reflect and regroup

We are now living in a time that can bring great personal growth through revelations, some of which can seem shocking and definitely are intended to awaken us all. So, today instead of finding ways to avoid changing and ways to go back to your "old" life, the way it used to be, make some time to retreat, reflect and allow yourself to regroup so you can connect with your inner knowing, with your intuition. You will not be able to make the changes in your life that you know you need to make, if you continue to stay attached to the people, places, things and beliefs that in truth you are finished with, even if it feels scary to let go. Once you allow yourself to take the time to tune in and trust your inner knowing, your spiritual connection will guide you through any outer obstacles. Today, take time to reflect and understand what your emotions are revealing. They have much to tell you but you have to listen from your heart not your monkey mind. It is time to change, no matter how much you want your old life back. Today, let go and allow the changes to happen. And remember, you are never alone and always are divinely protected, guided and loved.

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 look inward to find all the answers to the questions that I shall ever ask. I allow myself to be quiet and still and I am amazed at what I discover. Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. My consciousness is filled with positive, healthy loving thoughts that reflect themselves in all my experiences. I am loved. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Create!

Discovering who we are is an ever-evolving process, always changing, expanding, and growing. In one moment we may think we have arrived, we think we can say that we know who we are now, and then in a flash that moment is gone and something new arises—a new insight, a new awareness, a new interest or endeavor. And, this is why we are truly a creative process-"a work in progress". Today, begin to see yourself and your life as a creative process and it is through that process that you can find the happiness and true freedom that you have been seeking. And even the real life restrictions of this current pandemic can bring you freedom as you learn to create new ways of being, out of necessity. Today, focus on creating and on the creative solutions to your current challenges. Remember, in reality you create everything and everyone in your life. Today, consciously claim your freedom to create the life you desire.

Just for today, I recognize that it is my mind that creates my experiences and that I am unlimited in my ability to create the good in my life. When I create peace and harmony in my mind and my heart, I will find it in my life. Every thought I think is creating my future. I am one with the very power that created me. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world.

Heavenly Healing

Every so often we have an astrological alignment so special and rare that even if you know nothing about astrology, this joining up will force you to stop and take notice. One of these special alignments happens today in the form of the Saturn-Pluto Conjunction-or the squaring up of the two planets. And, Saturn and Pluto aligning can help you and I to shift to a place of unconditional love, where we will all be able to work hard, remain loyal to our cause, and to find our own definition of success. And although we can use this energy to elevate and move us forward, we most likely will also see some of the shadowy stuff playing out too. For you see, Life is full of duality, and while Saturn and Pluto aligning does have gifts, it can also bring a breakdown and a need to completely reorganize or rebuild things. Sound familiar? And, this alignment also is asking us all to to stand in our power and claim it back, and to stop handing our power over to someone we think is going to help or save us. While it is fine to lean on others for support, there is a real lesson under this alignment of learning to stand in your own power from a place of love.Today, use this energy to move you forward. Do not look back and do not look for anyone to rescue you or to make your life better in some way. Today, use this time for healing and deep insight. You might experience healing from releasing deep emotions or stuck energy. But, you must be willing to let go of all the people, places, things and beliefs that no longer serve any purpose in your life no matter what your ego tells you or how many excuses that it gives you why you need to remain attached. Today, in your solitude, consciously liberate yourself from everything that you know is keeping you stuck and claim your power to create a radical new way of being through love.

Just for today, I recognize that I have the power to heal myself and to change my life. I claim that power now and lovingly create my own reality. I forgive and release all of the past. I now choose to fill my life with joy. I love and approve of myself. Life brings me only wonderful experiences. I am now open to the new and challenging. I am safe and I already have everything I need inside of me to create the life I desire. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Stop waiting for this all to be over to live

Humans are amazing creatures. We have so much potential to create, effect change, and love. And yet, that same unharnessed creative potential within us also means that we have the capacity for destruction, drama and deep despair. We can start wars over words, or follow our monkey minds into a frenzy of worry and distraction. We can keep on telling ourselves that when that one thing we want so badly happens, then everything will be better. We can keep telling ourselves that when this isolation is over that we can start to live again. We are so creative that we believe our best lie to ourselves—that there is time available for us to waste on not finding inner peace-on waiting until everything gets back to normal until you begin to live again. Today, is the day that you break the cycle and embrace life to the fullest-even if is not exactly how you envisioned or wanted it to be. Today, consciously choose to look for things to be grateful for. Choose to commit to doing one thing every day that makes you feel happy and that makes your heart sing. It can be as simple as taking a walk, writing in your journal, or doing some yoga. Choose to stop looking for fixes outside yourself. Everything you want and need, you already have and you already are. Choose to be still so your can hear the quiet voice within that already knows the value of gratitude, joy, and the potential that you hold within. Today choose to stop putting off inner peace. Today, in every situation choose love.

Just for today, I choose to feel good about myself each day. Every morning I remind myself that I can make the choice to feel good about myself. It is a new habit for me to cultivate. I recognize that I always have a choice between love and fear. Today I choose love. I am safe. It is only change and all is truly well in my world. And so it is

A day of reflection and grace

This is a day of reflection and grace.It is a day to consciously stop and allow yourself to reflect and integrate the many lessons you are learning during this forced isolation. Reflection can help you to build upon your perceived successes and to let go of the self-doubt that holds you back from embracing your true dreams and living a fulfilling life. To be clear, reflection is not dwelling about the past. It is allowing yourself to look for the positives in your life and to seek the keys to help you become the person you want to be. Today, allow yourself to sit in peace and think about life, love, and all the wonderful things you have to be grateful for. Personal growth often comes out of silence just as often as it does from your experiences. So, sometimes sitting in silence and quieting your mind will benefit you more than doing, doing, doing. And, the ability to grow as an individual is tied to the understanding of the context of your life. Personal reflection is a powerful and liberating experience that can smooth out life’s bumps, boost your happiness, and help you become the person you want to be. Today, whether you are celebrating a holiday or simply celebrating being alive, allow yourself to reflect and be blessed with peace, love and the knowing that everything is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, as I quiet my mind and focus on all the beautiful things in my life, I open myself up to my own healing powers. I take time during the day to meditate, daydream or to quiet my mind. I feel newly energized after this period of restfulness. I will not be distracted by noise, chatter or setbacks. I will allow patience, commitment, purpose and grace to guide me. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Happiness is always available to you

Somewhere along the line we are all taught that happiness is something to achieve, something that we can go out and find. Therefore, we look for a relationship, job, money or status that we believe will make us happy. However, this approach to happiness has one major flaw: we are basing our happiness on things that constantly change and are beyond our control. A lesson many of us are learning right now. And, by looking outside of ourselves for happiness, it actually becomes illusive and fleeting. Anything that might make us happy will not last, and this keeps us forever searching, always in pursuit. That approach has never worked and never will. Today, turn your attention inward and recognize that happiness comes from within you, and that you can consciously choose to feel happy by choosing thoughts that create lasting happiness and joy, no matter what is going on around you. Today, recognize that your happiness is truly an inside job and is always a choice you can make!

Just for today, I do a mental housecleaning, making room for new positive, uplifting thoughts. I recognize that peace and happiness begin inside of me. The more peaceful and happy I am inside, the more I have to share with others. I act as if I already have what I want. It is an excellent way of attracting happiness into my life. I am safe and all Life loves me. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Today is the future you created yesterday

Many of us are feeling anxious about the unknown that lies before us in our uncertain futures. But, we all must recognize that feeling fear and anxiety about our futures comes from neglecting our present and holding onto our past. So in order to enjoy your future, you must first learn to enjoy your present. Today recognize and consciously accept that you are exactly who you need to be and where you need to be in this moment. Wishing or trying to be someone else or somewhere else only creates resistance to the present.So, today allow yourself time to accept your past, feel all your feelings and practice mindfulness, instead of creating activities to distract you from what you are truly feeling. And, today know that by doing so, you are not only living presently, you are also creating the best possible future for yourself. And that is what being present is all about-creating the future that you are hoping for, dreaming for and what will bring you joy. Today, begin to create a beautiful future by living consciously in this present moment.

Just for today, I create a wonderful new day and a wonderful new future. I recognize that the thoughts I choose to think right now are creating my future. I willingly release all past pain and worries of the future. I now claim my power to live in this present moment and I lovingly create my own reality and everyone and everything in it. My future is bright and beautiful and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Pause, tune in and feel

The Full Moon that we experienced two nights ago has stirred up many emotions and today it is important to let them flow through you without judgment. With the world both slowing down and speeding up around you, you may be discovering what and who is really important to you. You and I are being confronted with emotions and energy, which would be so much easier to ignore. Today, instead of finding ways to distract yourself or numb yourself out from feeling all your feelings, pause, reflect and tune in. Today, tune into your heart, express what's inside and know that more than ever the Universe needs you to "get real" by feeling all your feelings, it is the path to healing and to you moving forward.

Just for today, I am listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends. I am gentle, kind and comforting to my inner child as I uncover and release old negative messages within me. I am gentle with myself, knowing that I am living the best way I know how with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that I have right now. I am safe when I express my emotions. I can remain serene in any situation. I am beautiful and everyone loves me. And so it is.

Toxic relationships

Removing toxicity from any area of your life is a process and the same goes for letting go of the relationships in your life that no longer serve any purpose. However, there is a certain amount of mourning that goes into cutting ties with someone. It’s almost as if the person has died, except you have to resist the urge to resurrect her/him because that option is still there. But, that is exactly what we all need to do-let go of all the toxic relationships in our lives. Today, be willing to let go. Ask yourself how does this person make me feel? Is the relationship mutually beneficial? Do I dread interactions with this person? If your answers to these questions are mostly negative or you realize you are trying to convince yourself that “it’s not that bad,” it is time to take a step back from the relationship and in some cases, it is time to let go. Instead of keeping someone around based on biological ties or perceived obligation, choose to put your well-being first and free yourself from the toxicity. Today, choose to surround yourself with love, support, and safety and embrace your emotional freedom. You are deserving of your own love and respect and once you integrate that fact into your life, letting go of those who do not respect you will become easier. And as you let go of those people, you clear up a lot of space for new people, who will respect and honor you ,to enter your life. Today, let go, grieve but know that you deserve so much more that you are accepting.

Just for today, I am willing to let go of all the relationships in my life that no longer serve any purpose. I now attract only loving relationships for they are a reflection of who and what I am. All my relationships are balanced. I give and receive lots of love. I forgive everyone for all past perceived wrongs. I release them with love. I am safe and I love myself enough to let go. Everything is working out for my highest good and so it is.

Super Full Moon in Libra-We are all in this together

Tonight we have a Super Full Moon in Libra and it's message is all about our relationships with one another and with ourselves. This Full Moon is asking us all to be there for others; to put ourselves in other’s shoes; to reach out to support one another and in turn, to watch how we are treated and how our relationships with each other are truly a reflection of how we feel about ourselves. Even though individually we may be feeling alone, isolated, and uncertain, we are all in this together and the only way through is to come together as One. Today by the light of this Full Moon allow yourself to release the pain, the guilt and the grief that you might be feeling right now. Allow yourself to feel all your feelings. As the world is reflecting back some darker aspect of humanity, it is also bringing out the best in people. Today, look for all the good that people are doing to help each other; recognize all the amazing things in your life and remember how awesome you are! Today reach inside yourself and allow your light to shine. This Full Moon is reminding us that we are all in this together and that we indeed are ONE.

Just for today, every person, place and thing on this planet is interconnected by love. I am at home in the Universe. I recognize that I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I am willing to let go of all relationships that no longer serve any purpose in my life. I attract only healthy relationships into my life. I am always treated well. I am safe in all my relationships. I give and receive lots of love. I am divinely guided, protected and loved. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.