Open your heart

We all shut down from to time to time, particularly when we feel emotionally raw and exposed. And, during the past year, we all have been tempted to shutdown and hideout, in hopes that we would find comfort and safety. However, the moment we close our hearts, we stop any possibilities of connecting and sharing with the world. The moment we shut our hearts down, we no longer have the capacity to feel or experience love. The moment we shut our hearts down, our world becomes a dark and cold place. Today, it is time to consciously allow your heart to open and stay open; to stay accessible, for even just a few minutes more than you ordinarily would; to keep engaged, even if you really want to hide out in solitude; to keep listening, even if you think that you’ve heard enough. Today, open your heart and allow yourself to linger in the vulnerability from that open place. Sometimes we learn and gain the most from the moments that are the most uncomfortable. Today, remember your world is only as big and beautiful as your heart. Keep it open today!

Just for today, my heart is open. I allow love to flow freely. I love myself. I love others and others love me. I am open and receptive to all the good and abundance in the Universe. I am safe. I am loved and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Be a beginner!

Starting new things, whether it be a new job, a new social circle or a new hobby, all require us to be a beginner for some period of time, to not know, not be good at and to not be comfortable with whatever we are trying for the first time. As humans, our goal then becomes to reduce our sense of uncertainty and vulnerability as quickly as possible. However, the discomfort we feel is pure ego. Ego is the part of us that needs to look "large and in charge" at all times. And, your ego is not a fan of beginner’s mind. Ego tells you you are in danger when you're not in familiar territory. Its job is to keep you “safe,” and if that means living a small and boring life, so be it. Today, even if you are not beginning completely anew, consciously begin to see your life with a beginner's mind. Having a beginner’s mind is having a willingness to re-discover the simple joy and wonder of everyday life. Beginner’s mind is all about being willing to learn, which can happen at any age. But you can’t learn something new if you only do what you’re already good at. You can’t learn if you insist on being the expert. You can’t learn if you’re not willing to get it wrong for a while, to make mistakes The pay-offs are many, although it might be hard to convince yourself of that when you’re full of fear. Today, begin this day knowing that Life is an adventure, and adventures require us to step out of our comfort zones. Know that change will come even when you do your best to guard against it. The safety of a comfort zone is temporary, at best. Through embracing a beginner’s mind, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Today be willing to begin anew and allow yourself be to a beginner!

Just for today, I do something different. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and experience life in a whole new way. Every day I am willing to stretch my comfort zone a little further. When I make a mistake I remember that it is all part of the learning process. All that I ever need to know is revealed to me. My intuition is always on my side. I am safe. It is only change. Life supports me in every possible way and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Happy March! It is time to begin anew!

Happy March! March will be a busy month! It is your month for making progress, for getting things done, for planning for the future, and for crossing things off your to-do list. And, March also brings the start of the astrological new year, which occurs when the Sun moves into Aries on, the first sign of the zodiac on March 20th. The astrological new year represents a fresh new start, an opportunity to begin again. It can help you to shift into a new season on your journey. Today, as we begin this new month, it is time to let go of the past, and to move confidently and bravely into a new future. A new earth is being created, and March is a time for planting seeds, laying new foundations, and making rapid progress. But, before you can move forward you must consciously let go of the past and everything you are holding onto for security. It is time to move forward. Today be willing to be open to a new truth about who you are and where you are headed on your journey because it is time to begin anew.

Just for today, I recognize that this is a new day, one I have never seen before. I begin anew and claim and create all that is good. I create a wonderful new day and a wonderful new future. I am willing to let of the past so I can move into the future free and open to receiving all that is good. I am safe. It is only change. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Let go of everything that no longer serves any purpose in your life!

We have a Full Moon in Virgo. Full Moons are always a time of letting go of everything that no longer serves any purpose in your life. And, because Virgo is an earth sign that is intended to teach you healthy habits, allow this Full Moon to bring awareness to your body so you can make adjustments to your lifestyle, which will benefit your greater well-being. Today, take time for yourself to calm your nervous system and process your emotions. Allow yourself to let go of unhealthy habits, clutter, anything in your life that keeps you from feeling good about yourself, critical self-talk, and judgments about yourself. Today, let go of what was and what no longer serves you to make room for the new that will serve you and will move your forward into alignment with your greater purpose.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I give myself permission to let go. I let go of what was. I accept what is and I have faith in what will be. I am safe. It is only change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Full Moon in Virgo

Our moon moves into the sign of Virgo today and she becomes Full tomorrow night. And, although this year is intended to bring about monumental change, this full moon will finally bring us a calming sense of balance, a sense of centering, and groundedness into our lives. And that sense of calm can remind us that it is always in our power to make the best of wherever we have landed or whatever has happened to us. Furthermore, this Full Moon in Virgo also has a lot to teach us because Virgo is the sign of integration-learning our lessons. So, if you have been ignoring your feelings or bypassing your emotions, this Moon will help you process them.⁠ You may find yourself remembering things from the past. It's not intended to torture you! But rather memories are bubbling up from beneath the surface so they can be integrated and be healed.⁠ Today, allow this Full Moon to remind you to keep the faith, to restore your hope, and to know that change in any form, can always lead you to places you never dreamed of imagining for yourself. Feeling at peace with change and with the current state of affairs is not always easy, but any effort taken to bring some acceptance, as small as it is, can make a huge difference to your inner wellbeing. Today, create some time for you to really listen to your feelings and begin to see your life from a new perspective and allow yourself to learn your lessons and to stop fighting your changes. Your higher self knows the way, so take some time under this sweet Full Moon to connect inward and to remember that you always have the power to change your life.

Just for today, as I move through the layers of other people's beliefs and opinions, I see within myself a magnificent being-wise and beautiful. I love what I see when I look inside me. I am willing to see how and where I need to change. I am willing to listen to the small still voice inside of me and when I do I hear all the answers to all the questions I shall ever ask. It is only a thought and thoughts can be change. I am safe and I am in the process of making positive changes in every area of my life. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Love

Today, Venus the planet of love, moves into Pisces, where she is very happy to reside. And this transition finally breaks up some of the fiery, revolutionary energy of Aquarius that we all have been under for the past weeks. And, if there’s one thing we all want, it’s to feel loved and to be loved. We want to feel deeply connected to other people, fully seen, heard and appreciated by them, and secure in those relationships. And, although you can have a million and one acquaintances online, or through your work, if none of your connections feel intimate and meaningful, you will ultimately feel alone. Today, allow the loving energies of Venus in Pisces to help you begin to open up your love valves and to be willing to let love in and be willing to begin to think of love in new ways. When you tell yourself the same things over and over again about love and relationships, you end up creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you tell yourself that people don’t care, you’ll put that energy into the world and then easily find evidence to back it up. If you tell yourself you’ll never experience love, you’ll create mental barriers and then subconsciously repel it. Today begin to tell yourself a different story that there’s a lot of love in the world, there’s plenty to go around, you deserve it, and it’s coming to you every day. In telling yourself that love is coming to you every day, you’re not merely lying to yourself; you’re taking responsibility for recognizing the love around you. It might not be from the person you want to be with romantically. It might not meet the standards and criteria you defined in your head. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Today, allow Venus to help you see and appreciate the love all around you, and it will surely multiply because you’ll come to potential new relationships with a sense of wholeness instead of lack. We all deserve to feel loved by the people in our lives, but first you need to be willing and able to love yourself. That’s what it takes to feel deeply connected: to feel deeply connected to yourself and confident in the love that you can give. Today open your heart knowing there’s a chance it may be broken and in opening your heart, you will experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.

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. Loving myself and others allows me to be all that I can be. I do not have to earn love. I am worthy of love because I exist. I am loveable. I am loving. I am loved. I am love and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

What comes next?

"What comes next?" It seems as if we all want to know what comes next in our lives , leaving us feelings afraid and uncertain about our futures. However, uncertainty is a natural and guaranteed part of life. A journey isn’t intended to be seen from above, but rather meant to be lived in the moment through our own experiences. In fact, you don’t need to know what lies beyond what’s right in front of you, even if your ego keeps telling you do. Today, stop struggling about creating a concrete future. Know that there will be uncertainty and that your path in all probability will be zig zagged-never straight ahead. And, when you are caught in a phase of uncertainty, it’s tempting to attach to distractions that will keep you from focusing on the discomfort you feel. The most appealing distraction when confused about life is to chase after opportunities that aren’t necessarily best for you, but keep you busy, feeling as if you are doing something and going somewhere. The panic you feel when you lack direction is so strong that sometimes you would rather seek mediocre, senseless options than to stay in the uneasiness as you wait for clearer direction. Ultimately, waiting for direction will lead you to your greater purpose. Today, trust the you will reach your next steps eventually, in the right time, in the right way. In the mean time, take awesome care of yourself, get enough rest and have faith that everything is always working out for your highest good and that suffering is optional.

Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of my every changing life. I trust in the power that created me to protect me and guide me at all time and under all circumstances. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Freedom

After a year of restrictions on our physical being, we all seem to be searching for more freedom in our lives. However, feeling free is really a mindset and has very little to do with what is happening outside of you. And, therefore, it is impossible to feel free if you are caught up in negative or repetitive thinking. The only way to truly find freedom is to get out of your own way and release the thoughts that are holding you back. We all have that voice in our heads that tells us we are not good enough, but learning to silence that voice is the most powerful and loving thing you can do for yourself. Today, set your intentions to begin to create the freedom that you have been longing for. Living a free life is about being authentic, and about owning your true feelings. Feeling free is a mindset, and being free is about accepting and owning all of who you are. To feel free you have to have the confidence to be yourself, speak your truth, and go after what you want without letting anything hold you back. Today, it is time to let go of your ego which powers your repetitive thinking and begin to develop awareness to where you have been limiting yourself. It is only when you awaken and realize that your true purpose is to be yourself and shine like yourself, that you can break out of the mold and find your true freedom. Finding true freedom is really an inside job, and comes as part of the awakening process, set your intentions to look within and you will begin to feel freer.

Just for today, I give myself the gift of freedom from the past and move with joy into the now. I have the freedom to make my life anything I want it to be because I have freedom of choice. No person, place or thing has any power over me for I am the only thinker in my mind. I now choose to free myself of all destructive fears and doubts. I am safe. I am free to change and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Life happens for you not to you so stop resisting

Try as we may, we can’t always control life, and sometimes painful things happen that we couldn’t possibly predict or prevent. And, when life doesn’t go to plan, it is up to us to embrace the change and realize that our lives are composed of chapters; one that has ended and another one, which is about to begin. But we can’t move on to the next chapter if we continually re-read old ones or if we choose to play the victim or choose to dissolve into self pity. Instead, of getting mired down with those defeatist thoughts, we have to willingly accept that life goes on, and that we have a chance to create something bigger and better. Today, consciously become aware that your life will be a lot happier when you strive to make the most of what life gives you by trusting the process and embracing the change, whatever it is. Only then, once you stop fighting it, can you go about making lemonade out of the lemons that Life has given you. We’ve all been faced with situations in our lives that force our hand. And we likely will be faced with these kinds of situations again in the future. In these moments, it’s important to hold onto the notion that life could be creating space for you to do something differently. Today acknowledge that you have made it through loss and hardship before, what makes you think you can’t now? You can. You just need to remember three things: life happens for your benefit not against it, everything heals with enough time, and it’s pointless to keep resisting. With these ideas in mind, it should be exciting to think about the potential you have in your life. The next chapter could be even more amazing than the previous one. Today, be okay with not knowing for sure what might come next, but know that whatever it is, you will be okay.

Just for today, I have faith in the unlimited loving power of the Universe. I trust the power that created me to protect me and guide me at all times and under all circumstances. I trust in the perfection of divine timing and allow my life to unfold as it should. I am willing to change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Mercury stations direct

Today, Mercury stations direct after being retrograde since January 30. When Mercury stations, it is at its most powerful causing us to see issues from the past come back up to the surface for clearing, which may come in the form of surprising or shocking awakenings. Although we may not welcome the awakenings they will show us where we must change. Mercury stationed may also make it easier to communicate your thoughts and feelings. And, all the technical difficulties, contract disputes, or miscommunications which Mercury retrograde can bring, should begin to get ironed out. Today, allow yourself to remain awake even if you want to convince yourself that you do not need to make any changes, even though you have been clearly shown quite the opposite. Do not allow your ego, your thinking and your fear to create drama that just isn't there. You and I are meant to be experiencing revolutionary changes in our lives, playing it safe will not work. The past month and for that matter, the past year has been challenging in so many ways. Yet one of the gifts we all have been given has been seeing people and our lives for who and what they really are. The surprises and awakenings that you may be experiencing are all part of your spiritual growth. Today, allow yourself to let go and trust. It can be challenging to let go of identities and intentions you once held so dear. But, when you do, you open yourself up to the infinite opportunities of the Universe so that you can move forward into alignment with who and what you are supposed to be right now. Today, consciously stop suffering, fighting, planning, scheming raging or hiding from the changes that you need to make. Today, surrender, listen to your intuition and trust that everything is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, I recognize that life is an exciting surprise. I awaken in the morning looking for positive experiences and I find them in the most unexpected places. I know that if I dwell on what I do not want, that is exactly what I will get more of. I now dwell on positive thoughts. I trust the power that created me to protect me, guide me and love me at all times and under all circumstances. Out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Boundaries during Pisces season

The definition of a boundary is a limit, which no one can overstep or violate, no matter who the other person is, how much you love him or her, or whether they are your boss, your friend or your family member! Your boundary is something that no one is allowed to breach. And, while we are under the mutable water sign of Pisces, your boundaries may be tested so it is essential to consciously focus on maintaining your boundaries. ⁠If you have a tendency to give too much, you can find yourself feeling unappreciated or depleted, under the Pisces energy.⁠ Perhaps you've been reflecting on how you've given too much in your relationships - whether that is your relationship to your work, friends, or partners.⁠

⁠For many of us, maintaining boundaries is a life lesson. And, it's important not to beat yourself up about past imbalances. Instead, you can acknowledge your experiences as life lessons and know that they are intended to teach you about creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. Today, it is time to become aware about your boundaries, or lack of them and begin to take steps to create better boundaries in your life. Today it is time that you consciously stop making other people's needs and wants more important than your own. Today begin to ask for what you need. Say no when you need to, and when you say yes, mean it. As a result of you setting better boundaries, you will be able to be more compassionate toward others because your healthy boundaries will keep you out of resentment and anger because your needs will finally be met. Remember, the only people that will be upset about you setting healthy boundaries are the ones that benefit from you having none.

Just for today, I respect my boundaries and I insist others do too. I say yes when I mean yes and no when I mean no. I know what I want and I do not need to apologize for it. I am a master at setting healthy boundaries that save my time, energy, creativity and emotional well being. I ask for what I want. I am safe when I speak up for myself. I reclaim my power now and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Beginnings and endings

Today we enter Pisces season. As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces Season is a time of culmination and closure. It is a time to wrap up the energies of the last 12 months and prepare for the new. And, there is no doubt that all of our lives have changed since this time last year, and as this astrological cycle comes the end of Pisces Season, we are going to feel the shift and the renewal. Endings always are followed by new beginnings. Today, as we end this astrological year, make some time for reflection and to see how far you have come and where you remain stuck and mired in conflict and struggling. As you begin to recognize how much you have grown and changed, you may also want to finally let go of all the people, places, things, beliefs and habits that truly no longer serve any purpose in your life, any longer, even if they bring you a false sense of security. Remember, new beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.

Just for today, I am open to the magic and mystery that this new beginning brings. 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 embrace change and willingly let go of everything that does not serve any purpose in my life. I begin and end each day in gratitude and joy. Everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Get yourself unstuck

We all get stuck: paralyzed about a decision, unsure what choice to make or to not make. Stuck in resentment or disappointment we can’t quite recover from. Stuck in a plan that’s not working as anticipated. Stuck in a destructive, repetitive relationships with family members, coworkers, or friends.

And, when we’re stuck, things feel immovable, entrenched, even hopeless. The good news is in reality you nor I are ever really stuck. We as human beings are actually extremely adept at getting unstuck, at seeing the same thing in new ways, discovering new insights and changing our attitudes. But we need to consciously set our intentions to get "unstuck" and truly be willing to change before our situations will change. First, you and I need to surrender, completely to what is, not just a little. Feeling like you are banging your head against a wall or swimming upstream signals a need for surrender. And, surrendering doesn’t mean endorsing or even tolerating what is happening; it just means accepting reality. After you have completely surrendered, you will be able to see your opportunities a lot clearer. Next, in order to get unstuck you will need to detach from the outcome of your decisions and the fears about things not working out, and instead focus solely on what exactly you want and need. In this way, the uncertainty can lead to opportunity. Finally, as you are able to see new opportunities, it is essential to let go of the need to fix everything fast! And, it is always helpful to remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can, as fast as you can. When you’re finally able to let go of your fears and be proactive about your decisions, you will find that life is yours again, to be shaped and lived in any way you like.

Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I am willing to see how and where I need to change. I am willing to change and grow. When I am ready to make positive changes in my life, I attract whatever it is I need to help me. I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life. I am safe, it is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.