Getting comfortable with uncertainty

Happiness depends upon our ability to make friends with the unknown to respect it, to enjoy and to fully embrace and welcome it. But what the past couple of days has shown us that not many of us do that and in fact we fear the unknown and have no patience for uncertainty. Today, it is time to take a deep breath and begin to allow yourself to stop fearing, fighting and panicking about what is going to happen and have patience and the courage to allow yourself to become more comfortable with the unknown. In fact, the quality of our lives is directly related to the amount of uncertainty we can live with comfortably. And, when we re-commit ourselves each day to the possibilities of a bright and incredible life, each day begins to reveal more direction, and the clarity we seek emerges from the uncertainty. Today, turn off the tv and turn on your faith. Set your intentions for what you would like to see in your world and then, let it go and give it to the Universe to work on. Trust that what you want or even better will come back to you. Maybe not right now, maybe not tomorrow, but it will come when the time is perfect and you are ready to receive it. Today, allow yourself to know that everything is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, I return to the basics of life-forgiveness, gratitude, courage, patience, humor and love. I have faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe. 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 out of this situation only good will come. And so it is

Expectations

Often life has to throw us a curveball (or several) so that we look in a different direction or consider other opportunities. The problem arises when we desperately try to dodge the curveball, attempting to get out of feeling uncomfortable, and we miss the lessons that are available to us. Today, it is time to see your disappointments and "let downs" as good things, instead of letting them lead to endless suffering. Today, begin to recognize that if things are not turning out like you had planned or want them to, that is actually really good news. The Universe has a better idea in store for you. But first you have to let go of the plan you have been attached to so that your Higher Self and the Universe can conspire for you. Your disappointments and unfulfilled expectations are gifts. Each one has been an opportunity to let go of something external that you have clung to for worth, safety, or love. I am not saying that disappointment is at the top of anyone's wish list. However, if you learn how to respond to disappointment from the perspective of a student rather than a sufferer, you will walk through doorways of transformation that will lead you to more love and more fulfillment. Today, let go of your certainty of what comes next and look for the lesson.

Just for today, I release all expectations, knowing that Life will always take care of me. I let go of all expectations. People, places and things are now free to be themselves and I am free to be me. I let go of all expectations. I now flow freely and lovingly with Life. I love myself and I know only good awaits me. I am safe. It is only change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Mercury goes direct

Today Mercury finally goes direct in the sign of Libra after being retrograde since October 13th. Even though the trickster planet is finally moving forward, today can feel just as chaotic as when Mercury is in retrograde, except its energy now is a sudden jolt of forward motion. The best way to ride this wave of energy is to ground yourself and do not make any sudden decisions, rash statements or moves. Instead, today, pay attention to any intuitive nudges and try not to rush into new ideas or projects. Trust the timing of your life and be sure to pause if you are feeling unsure about something. We all want to move forward, to leave the dark introspective places that we have been witnessed to or have experienced in the last month. But, today it is not time to leap forward but rather to connect with your intuition which will lead you in the right direction, at right time in the right way.

Just for today, I trust Life. I know it brings me everything I need at the perfect time in the perfect way. My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times. I trust my higher self. I listen with love to my inner voice. I release all blocks and surrender to the Divine source within me. I trust that my future is in good hands. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Conflict

Most of us are never really comfortable with conflict. Therefore we either shy away from it at all costs or are inadept at dealing with it when it does come up. And since the Universe is helping us to overcome our limiting beliefs and behaviors, you may find yourself being confronted with conflict so that you can get better at handling the conflicts that arise in your life. Begin by recognizing that at the heart of most conflicts in our lives is that conflict threatens our sense of self. The fact that another person seems to have the power to hurt us makes us feel weak, unstable, and unsafe. In order to defend this sense of self and feel stronger, you and I may attempt to demonstrate our own power to hurt them back. The problem is that by focusing on defending yourself, you are basically putting all your energy into avoiding what you don't want—pain and suffering—instead of into creating what you actually want-not to hurt and to find peace again. Today set your intentions to stop reacting to conflict with revenge, fear and rage. We all have a lower self that operates mainly from a place of fear, weakness, and limitations; and a higher self, one operating from a place of love, strength, and creativity. Before engaging in a conflict today, set a clear intention that is aligned with your values and the desires of your higher self-ask yourself why you are being triggered and remind yourself that in reality you are safe and that no one can harm you metaphorically unless you have given them the power to do so. Today, reclaim your power and look for the lessons in your conflicts so that you can finally overcome the need to fight and dwell in a world where you always have the power to walk away with love in your heart instead of pain and suffering.

Just for today, I recognize that it is I who create the situations in my life and then give away my power by blaming the other person for my frustration. I now reclaim my power and create the life I desire. I am safe in all my relationships. I give and receive lots of love. I now create a wonderful new relationship. Instead of isolating myself. I now choose to let love in. I am safe. I know that this too shall pass and that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

November 1=111

2020 was always destined to be a year of historic change. The cosmic events we have seen happen this year indicate a new karmic cycle for the Earth and changes that go on to last for generations. And, in November, we will be given the chance to bring completion to almost every part of our lives-whether you do it willingly or with great struggle and resistance is totally up to you. Today, we begin this month with the powerful 111 (November 1) energy. The number 111 is considered a very powerful angel number, and signifies manifesting and manifestation of thoughts into reality. The number 111 signifies spiritual awakening and enlightenment, inspiration, high energy, intuition and sensitivity. It is also a number of protection and that your guardian angels are by your side. Today, use the 111 energy to help you look forward, not back and know that you are being divinely guided and protected in this moment and every moment. Today, trust that despite all the endings that are happening right now, new beginnings await you.

Just for today, I recognize that this is a new day. I begin anew and claim and create all that is good. I know that peace begins within me. The more peaceful I am inside, the more peace I have to share with others. I am willing to let go of my past so that new people, places and things can enter my life. I am safe and I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Full Blue Moon on Halloween

We have a big beautiful Blue Full Moon on Halloween, a celebration of passed on souls! A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a calendar month and can help us bring clarity to all the issues in our lives that seem kind of murky these days. Clearly we all need more clarity! Full Moons within the same calendar month can also push us to release, and it seems there is a lot unraveling, uncovering and releasing under the power of this Blue Moon. Today allow this Blue Moon to help you bring clarity to the areas of your life that you have been suffering with. And allow it to bring to light to all the things that have previously been hidden. Allow it to illuminate all the ways you have been selling yourself short and making everyone else's needs more important than your own needs. Allow it to illuminate your secrets, even if they seem shocking. And, most importantly allow it to show you your truth and where you have not been speaking it. The more proactive you are about honoring YOUR truth, the easier you will be able to manage this electrifying, soul shaking energy. It will illuminate where you have been sacrificing your own needs for the needs of others. Or perhaps, you have not been speaking your truth out of your need to make everyone feel comfortable. Today, allow yourself some time to awaken to the many times that you have held your tongue because you were trying to protect the other person from the truth. You will be shown that hiding your truth is stopping you from growing and moving forward. Today, ground yourself, slow down and begin to let go of your need to make everyone happy at your expense. Today, it is time to let go; time to let die and time to look towards your rebirth.

Just for today. I am willing to let go. I know that old negative patterns no longer limit me. I let them go with ease. I am willing to let go of the people who no longer serve any purpose in my life. I release them with love. They are now free and I am now free to move forward with love in my heart. Wherever I am on this planet, I am always safe, divinely guided and protected. I let go of all fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy for me. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

The calm before the storm

There is a gorgeous "almost" Full Moon shining its light on us. Tomorrow is the big show with a Full Blue Moon but today's energy is much quieter and will give us a chance to calm down as we prepare for the waves of transformative energy coming our way tomorrow. Today, make time to calm your nervous system in whatever ways work for you-through meditation, journeying or just giving yourself some time to reflect. Many of us have been feeling rather emotional, perhaps even over reacting and over responding to the stresses and challenges going on in our world today. Today, do not allow yourself to get overstimulated or agitated. In the end, it is up to you whether you choose to get involved with drama, with other people's problems or to focus on all the forced changes happening in your life. Today, consciously find ways to relax and trust that everything no matter how charged up you may feel is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, I relax and know that Life supports me at all times. I live in the totality of possibilities and I am loved and supported by Life itself. I find relaxation, enjoyment and healing in the simplest things in Life. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is

Align your actions with your heart and mind

One of the most difficult things to accomplish in our lives is to align our mind and heart with our actions-to say and do what is right for us, regardless of what other people need or think. And, you and I have all gone through so many changes in the past months, our perception of ourselves has also changed in relation to how we show up and interact in the world. Therefore, your relationships to people and the world has changed even if that wasn't your intentions. Today it is time to begin to express yourself in a way that is authentic. It is time to say no when you mean no and to begin to let go of the people that cannot "deal" with the new "you". It is time to let go of the relationships formed on the basis of people-pleasing, codependency, obligation, and guilt, making room for new authentic, nourishing, reciprocal relationships to blossom. It is time that the rest of the world gets to know the new you. Today, , step beyond the normal guilt of letting go of the relationships that no longer serve you and allow yourself to bring your mind and heart into alignment with your actions.

Just for today, I do not fix my problems, I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I say 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. I am safe in all my relationships. I now give and receive lots of love. I am safe when I express my truth and live authentically. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Grieving

We have all had so much loss this year. In fact, our very way of being is constantly shifting and being redefined almost daily and without warning. Perhaps you have lost some people as well, not physically but through your awakening. And, through that awakening you may have found that friends, colleagues, mentors - people you loved and adored- turned out to be very different than you thought they were. Those awakenings no matter how jarring and disconcerting are helping you to build new foundations. Part of that process of building the new is having some of your previously foundations fall away. Today, be willing to let go and release your past with love. Allow yourself to go through the grieving process for it is the only way your heart can heal. Let go of your anger and resentments. Allow yourself to be fully present and trust that there are new people, places and things that will enter your life when you let go. Being in the right place at the right time happens when you are trusting life without judging it, allowing new opportunities to come your way. Whatever you have lost was no longer a vibrational match for your future self. You are ready for miracles to enter your life. Today, let go and allow them to happen.

Just for today, I give myself permission to let go. I release all that no longer serves me. I feel free and light. I now choose to release all hurt and resentment. I forgive everyone in my past for all perceived wrongs. I release them with love. I am in the right place, doing the right thing at the right time. I welcome miracles into my life and everything is working out for my highest good. And so, it is.

Do not run from your shadows

We are in Scorpio season and it is intended to show us our shadows and all the parts of ourselves the we have hidden away deep within us out of shame, fear and sometimes profound sadness. However, none of us like to see our shadows and do anything to avoid them, find ways to brighten them up without really dealing with those dark parts of ourselves. Today, set your intentions not to run or avoid your shadows should they be revealed to you. At its very core, the shadow is the collective name given to aspects of ourselves we are not taking ownership of because of fear. Subconsciously, we are afraid that if people “knew the truth,” we would be judged, rejected, or worse, thrown out. Most of us take a whole lifetime forming beliefs about what is “wrong” with us and repress them so deeply they become unconscious. What we do not realize is that these aspects of who we are must find expression, and so we then project them onto other people, organizations, or the world at large. This is how and why the shadow includes both all that we determine we dislike about ourselves and all the wonderful creative potential we are blind to being gifted with. But, when we begin taking ownership of our shadows, we must also understand that this work is not about “becoming someone else, ”like the notion of an “improved” version of who we think we are. Ultimately, shadow work marks the beginning of the end and is a turning point on our spiritual paths. In truth, we are electing to grow up and stop finding fault with everyone and everything “out there.” Today, embrace all parts of yourself, including your shadows. Stop running away or numbing out the darkness in yourself, accept all parts of yourself and gratefully allow yourself to come home to who you really are. By experiencing the dark night of your soul you will strengthen you inner light and you will be free.

Just for today, I go within and connect with the parts of myself that knows how to heal. I recognize that healing means to make whole and accept all parts of myself, not just the ones I like. As I forgive myself, I leave behind all feelings of not being good enough and I am free to love myself. I am in the process of making positive changes in every area of my life. I am safe and I love myself unconditionally. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Scorpio Season has arrived

Scorpio season has arrived! And, Scorpio is a sign that dives deep and enjoys intensity. Scorpio also can teach you about the regenerative nature of the Universe-that life is a constant cycle of birth, death and rebirth. By experiencing the dark night of your soul, you can strengthen your inner light. Individually and collectively as we go through these dark nights, we can find new ways to a transformed world-one in which we are creating together, not fighting divisive causes. Today, set your intentions to keep focusing on your light within and let it shine for others. This world and your world needs your light more than ever. Today, be the light that you want to see in your world and shine it brightly. New brighter and lighter days await you and I. Begin today.

Just for today, I listen with love to what life is teaching me. I forgive others and release the past. I now create my life the way I want it. I am love. I am energy. I am a shining light. I see abundance radiating all around me. I now live in limitless love, light and joy. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Focus on your future

One day, I hope sooner than later, the pandemic and the political unrest that we have been experiencing will be over. However, you and I do not need to wait until that time to begin to plan out of our futures. In fact, you can begin today. Today, consciously begin to focus on your dreams, not your past, not the present state of suffering but what you want your future to look like. We are all going to need to find creative ways to bring joy back into our lives and the world we live in. Today instead of focusing on all the problems in the world, begin to plan your future. Remember, your future begins in your mind. Begin today to create the future you have been dreaming of.

Just for today, I recognize that every thought I think I am creating my future. Today is the future I created yesterday. It is my mind that creates my experiences. I am unlimited in my ability to create the good in my life. Every experience I have is perfect for my self growth. I am in the process of making positive changes in every area of my life. I am safe and my future is glorious. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

The answers to your questions are within you

Why? When? How? We all are pondering so many questions. And, most of us have been searching for the answers to those questions in others, in our jobs, and even sometimes in our past. Today, set your intentions to stop looking outside yourself to find the answers that you seek. The answers about your own life are within you. If you are trying to focus on other people's motives and responses, you will find yourself more confused. As you are "figuring things out", make sure you are focusing on what you have control over - your choices, rather than the opinions of others or what you have done in your past. Today, know that all the answers that you seek are already within you. However, you must make the time and space to hear and feel those answers. Only you know what choices benefit you, yet perhaps you are afraid of trusting your decisions. And, being honest with yourself means you'll need to make uncomfortable changes, let go of what no longer serves you. Even though it would be easier in the short term to keep everything the same, you know deep inside what needs to be done. Today, stop your searching outside and focus your attention within. All your answers to your questions are right there.

Just for today, I go within to connect with the wisdom of the Universe. 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 release other people's fears and limitations. I think my own loving thoughts. I release all control to the Universe. I am at peace with myself and with Life. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.