The process of letting go begins NOW

There has been a lot written about the practice of letting go, as a way to gain acceptance of the way things are and a way to achieve happiness. And, letting go in some cases can bring closure and peace. But letting go can be challenging when you are being asked to let go of something that is deeply emotionally charged or something that directly relates to how you identify yourself.  And when we have a deep emotional attachment to an event or circumstance in our life and we’re being asked to let it go, it can often feel like we’re being asked to move on and forget about the past, person, or event that we’re deeply connected to, which can seem unimaginable or incredibly painful since we have invested so much of ourselves in the person, place, thing, event or addictions. And letting go may feel so insurmountable that you and your ego make up a bunch of stories about why you should remain attached.

Today, begin the practice of letting by noticing the small ways in which you let attachment create unhappiness in your life. Begin to notice all the reasons and rationalizations that keep you stuck. Notice when you become defensive about the idea of letting go and listen to when your “buts” come up.  Those buts are keeping you stuck and are really your fear and ego keeping you attached. Today,  be willing to do the work; to feel the feelings and to listen to your intuition not your ego.  You already know that you need to move on and the only way to do so is to let go. There really aren’t any good reasons or rationalizations to remain attached even if you think there are. Learning to let go of the things that no longer serve you is a process that takes work.  But when you let go of all the things  that are not serving you, you will free up energy and resources and you will begin to reap the benefits of a grateful, joyful life. Be willing to let go today.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I let go and I am at peace. I am at peace with myself. I am at peace with the process of life. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Know your truth

Most of us want nothing more than to just move forward and out of where we are right now. However, before we speed ahead in our lives, there are some things you and I need to know! Right now, the Universe wants you and I to slow down and to really listen to the messages that we are being given in small quiet, but also repetitive ways. You and I are being given an opportunity to see some of our challenges in a new light, so that we can gain a fresh, new perspective on old issues-issues that you might have thought you were done with but now have returned so that you can once and for all breakthrough those challenges. This might not be an easy process. Some of the revelations can be shocking or uncomfortable. But, we can never hide or ignore our way out of our truth and it is time to listen to our inner wisdom not our over thinking brains. If there are thoughts or important information that haven't been incorporated into your consciousness, now is your chance to reclaim them. Today, and for the next couple of weeks, allow yourself to revisit the issues that are keeping you stuck and in truth have kept you stuck no matter how much you've rationalized your suffering away and no matter how frightened those truths may seem to you. Remember, the truth will set you free but you must be willing to know your truth in order to be free. Be willing today.

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. And so it is.

The in between space

Change usually doesn't happen in an instant. It usually follows a process before we can transform into our next state of being. And part of that process is the very uncomfortable space of being in the "in between space." In the in-between, you are neither here nor there. It is like hovering in a space of uncertainty and a space, filled with "what comes next". Yet, in truth, you are never really in control and never really know what is coming next. So today if you are in the "in between" space, set your intentions to trust —trust in yourself and to trust in the universe. The beautiful part about the in-between is that it gives you time to make a plan and to execute it. You do not need to take a giant leap today. But rather, set your intentions to take one small step forward. Today, remember that change is the only constant and that transition, the in between phase, is a part of change. You and I must embrace our transition even if it is difficult. In doing so we face ourselves and we acknowledge the areas we need to grow in, the areas where we are strong in, and the areas we didn’t even know existed. We help heal ourselves into wholeness so when we do finally decide to make that jump, we are not scared about whether we are going to reach the other side. Today just trust that everything is always working out for your highest good.

Just for today, I move through life knowingly that I am divinely guided and protected. I release the need to struggle and suffer. I trust the Universe to always take care of me. I trust the perfection of divine timing and allow my life to unfold as it should. I am safe. It is only change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Dream BIG

Today Jupiter, the planet of luck, expansion and optimism, moves into the sensitive sign of Pisces. Jupiter expands everything it touches and Pisces is the sign of intuition, dreams, sensitivity, and creativity. And, as the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces also rules over completion and our understanding of the whole. With Jupiter expanding this vision for us, we may be able to unlock a deeper appreciation of our journey and find it easier to see the bigger picture. And that is the message for all of us-to look beyond where you were and are and to dream bigger, to dream big! During this connection, you may find an expansion to your creativity and intuition, so if there is something you have been working hard to achieve, know that this energy is on your side and sending waves of support. Today, set your intentions to focus on what you are becoming not on what you are leaving behind, who you were or what has been holding you back. Today, set your intentions to begin to listen to your intuition not what other people are saying to you or what they think. Today, focus on this present moment and on all the joyful opportunities that await you.

Just for today, I think big and then I allow myself to accept even more. I am deserving of all that is good in life and I now allow myself to accept it. Abundance flows freely through me and I am blessed and prospered. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

The right decision for you is the right one!

We are all being asked to change in so many ways. And, some of those changes involve making decisions, which despite being the right decisions for you, may leave you feeling sad and as if you are experiencing a loss. It may feel as if you are losing people, places, things and beliefs that at one time seemed so important but now serve no purpose in your life. Today, recognize that your sadness will dissipate and in truth only you know what is right for you in this moment even if it leaves you feeling sad and others feeling angry or upset. Today, take some time to soothe your hurts and begin to understand that you are the sum of your choices and you need to do whatever feels right for you. Even if your decisions upset the applecart and upset others, you don’t owe anyone any explanations for the way you choose to live your precious years and with whom. Your time is your life, and it’s never coming back. So today, set your intentions to spend your life with people who bring the best out in you, who support you and accept you just the way you are. Relationships in which you need to pretend or be something you are not are toxic and you no longer are choosing to have toxicity in your life. Today, choose to make the tough "right" decisions for you so that you can create the future and the life you desire, no matter what others think or even if it doesn't feel good now. You are stronger, wiser and more capable than you give yourself credit for. And, you have the power to change and create the life you have been dreaming of, today.

Just for today, 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 attract only loving people into my world for they are a mirror of who I am. I am a capable person. I can handle anything that comes my way. I speak up for myself in healthy ways. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

New Moon in Taurus

We have a New Moon in Taurus. New Moons are a time of new beginnings and represent a fresh start. This Taurus New Moon is definitely one that calls for us to retreat, restore and recharge our batteries. It is a time for self-care, to retreat and reflect, and to allow the energies to flow where they may, rather than trying to direct, force them or control them. This New Moon also opens the doorway to Eclipse Season, a season that ushers in change and transformation. It is a time where the Universe presents an opportunity to make a quantum jump onto a higher path for our soul evolution. During this New Moon, you may begin to feel the changing pull of the Eclipse energy rolling in, but with your feet firmly planted on the ground due to the Taurus energy, you can feel steady and ready for whatever finds you. Overall, the May Taurus New Moon is a chance to ground your energy, to recharge our batteries, and to welcome the creative energies of change. It is your opportunity to go within and listen to the quiet, still voice of your heart. It is your opportunity to trust the wisdom and intuition of our own body. It is also a time to welcome the creative energy that will allow you to evolve and embrace any change with grace and ease. Today, welcome those energies in any way that fits. Know you are being supported to both ground yourself and move with the flow. Know that no matter how uncomfortable, anxious or fearful you may feel about letting go of what you used to be, you will be supported, guided and protected at every step of the way. Go within and be willing to change.

Just for today, I move through Life knowing that I am divinely guided, protected and loved. I am open to the new and changing. Every moment provides me with an opportunity to become more of who I am. I flow w easily and effortlessly with Life. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Connections

There is very little in life, if anything more important than our relationships. How connected we feel to others is a strong predictor of our own happiness and our feelings of self-worth. Our deeply connected relationships can ultimately give us true meaning and purpose. However, after a year of being isolated during the pandemic, it can be challenging to get reconnected. You may be either isolating yourself intentionally or trying to reach out to people who clearly serve no purpose in your life any longer, either one can leave you feeling even more disconnected and lonely. But before you can make powerful connections with others, there’s someone else you need to connect with—yourself! For your see, when you are disconnected from yourself, you lose your power and your confidence in your abilities; thus, your ability to trust yourself diminishes. And if you can’t trust yourself, how can you trust others? So, today consciously take the time to discover your own wants and desires and to connect fully with your values. When you have this self-knowledge a lot of other things quickly fall into place. Whether you create a new habit of meditation or just a designated YOU time, by creating time to connect with the vision you have for yourself, you will gain clarity and begin to create real connections with the world outside. As you grow more connected with yourself and your environment, your own power and confidence will grow as a result and you will have the ability to connect with new people in a new profound ways, which meet your and in many way, their new needs. A strong connection is sometimes all we need, and in some cases, all we have, to keep us sane in this evolving world.

Just for today, I recognize that every person, place and thing on this earth is interconnected by love. I am at home in the Universe. I forgive everyone in my past and release them with love. I am safe in all my relationships. I give and receive lots of love. I attract only loving relationships into my life for they are a reflection of who and what I am. I am safe. I am lovable, I am loving, I am loved, I am love and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Gratitude, the antidote for what ails you

In the midst of all the changes that we have been experiencing, it is easy to get bogged down and exhausted. However, we all have an antidote to our struggling and suffering that is available to us at any moment and that is gratitude. The Universe loves grateful people. The more moments you spend being grateful for all the good in your life, the more good that will enter your life. If you have little in your life now, then gratitude will increase it. If you have an abundant life, then gratitude will help it to continue to be abundant. Gratitude increases the abundance and in truth the level of joy that you have in your life. Today, do not focus on what you don’t have and begin to focus on all the things you do. Do not look for things to worry about or to add fuel to your current fires. Instead consciously adopt an attitude of gratitude. An attitude of gratitude is naturally attractive. It has the power to turn challenges into possibilities, problems into solutions, and losses into gains. It shifts the energy. It expands your vision and allows you to see what might normally be invisible to someone who limits themselves by remaining in a state of lack and limitation. Today, spend as many moments as you can being grateful for all the good that’s in your life. Today, just be grateful for it all!

Just for today, I awaken appreciating everything in sight and I give thanks. I express gratitude and thanksgiving every day, in every way. The more grateful I am, the more I have to be grateful for. I am grateful to be alive another day and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Life isn't always "easy"

It’s not too late to have what you want in your life. However, that doesn't mean that going after your dreams will always be easy. In fact, anything you really want that you haven’t done yet is going to appear and feel "hard". Expect it to be hard. But just because it is hard and challenging does not mean you should cower and stay where you are. In fact, if you’ve wanted something for this long, there’s a reason. Don’t betray yourself by not going for it. It will be hard. Do it anyway. Today, do not fall into the illusion that everything should be easy and breezy. You’ll be much happier if you get over the myth that life should always be fun and easy. Today, start creating the life you want to have. Today, recognize that the universe is an abundant place and there’s always a chance for you and I. Today, set your course for the life you want to have and remember that you can do more than you think. The right way will find you when you step up, believe in your own dream, and work toward it. Today trust that as you walk, you will find your way.

Just for today, I flow easily with new experiences, new challenges and new people that enter my life. I will not be distracted by noise, chatter or setbacks. I will allow patience, commitment, purpose and grace to guide me. I am a capable person. I can handle anything that comes my way. I am safe. It is only change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Decisions

It is time for you and for me to stop sweeping things under the rug and to start having the courage to speak up for ourselves. It is time to begin to recognize that we are relevant and that our opinions matter, and that by standing our ground that we can be a positive force for change, because we have something to say that someone out there may need to hear. We need to trust our best judgment, stick to our decisions, follow through, and let the cards fall where they may. So today, it is time to let go of the fear of making the wrong decision and begin to make decisions that will help us bring change into our lives, which we all have been seeking and yet are still so afraid of it happening. The important thing to realize is that life has a way of working out. Even if we make the worst possible choice, we still have the freedom to make adjustments. So, today let yourself try what feels right for you, and don’t worry about making the “wrong” decision. One of the best things we can learn is that the world is a place to explore, and it will embrace you if you embrace it. Remember no one can give you wiser advice than yourself and no one know what's right for you but you.

Just for today, I recognize that any decision I make is the right one for me. Making decisions is easy for me. I welcome new ideas and follow through with what I say. I am the manager of my life and affairs. I make wise decisions and everything works out for the best. I am safe. It is only change and everything is always working out for my highest good And so it is.

Happy 555 day!

It's Cinco de Mayo and it's a 555 day in numerology! 2021 is a number 5 year in numerology, and on the 5th day of the 5th month, we unlock the number code of 555. And the number 5 is the number of freedom, change and adventure. And with a triple 5 today is all about change and the NEW. As numerology works with the numbers 0-9, the number 5 also represents the mid-point of a cycle, and a time to make decisions. During a number 5 year, we are encouraged to break out of old patterns, forge a new path, to seek adventure, but to also use the wisdom of the past to determine how we wish the next half of the cycle to play out. Things might feel unsteady as you try new things, but that's what makes life exciting and in truth you are finished with where and what you are doing right now. Today, let the magic of 555 remind you to dip your toe into new waters and get excited about what is on the horizon. Today, set your intentions to begin to create something NEW! 5 is considered a highly creative number, so on this 555 day, spend some time connecting with the creative energies within. Even if you are afraid or if your ego wants you to settle for less or stay put right where you are, it is time for us all to step out of our comfort zone and change!

Just for today, I am willing to change. When I am ready to change, I attract whatever I need to help me. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and do something different. I am willing to let go of everything that no longer serves any purpose in my life. Life in truth brings me only good experiences. I am open t the new and changing. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. And out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

People pleasing no more

Many of us grew up putting others’ needs and wants first. We learned early that doing things for other people and accommodating their wishes and needs gain us attention and approval. It may be only in those moments that we felt good enough and deserving of love. And, inside every people-pleaser is a little child who never felt worthy of love and was afraid of being rejected and abandoned by his or her loved ones. Being good and nice and striving for approval is a way to try to suppress the fear. Many of us take this fear into our adult relationships too. And as adults, people-pleasers tend to overestimate other people’s imagined negative reactions to what they do or say. They work hard to gain and keep love and friendship, but assume those ties are easily broken. Realistically, it’s highly unlikely your loved ones will reject you if you don’t do what they want. They might be disappointed or upset, but ultimately they’ll be able to cope with their expectations not being met. Regardless of their response, you aren’t responsible for their emotions or actions. When you know this, you can feel more secure about saying no to others. And that in turn helps them to respect your boundaries. Today, instead of looking for validation from other people and the outside world, consciously look inward. In order to ease your fear, it’s important to face it, no matter how painful it feels. Understanding your fear will help you to move forward . Today, set your intentions to provide yourself with enough self love that you do not need to get it from every person you meet. You owe it to yourself to put your people-pleasing ways behind you. You owe it to yourself to take care of you first, because that is the only real way you can truly help other people. You owe it to yourself because you are so deserving and because you exist.

Just for today, I do not have to earn love. I am lovable because I exist. I am a master of setting healthy boundaries that save my time, energy, creativity and well being. I do not need to make others feel good. They are responsible for their own happiness and feelings. I reclaim my power now and consciously create the life I desire. I am worthy of all that is good in life. And so it is.

Flexible and flowing

Sometimes, what we think we want or are being called to do changes. Our intuitive feelings can guide us in a particular direction, but then we have to stay open in order to recognize when it’s time to redefine who we are and what we want. We need to remember that it’s okay to change direction if that’s where our intuition is pointing. And, when you let go of the outcomes about how things are “supposed to” be, you allow yourself to create a life filled with purpose and meaning. Not to say it will always seem easy or fun. Today, acknowledge that nothing ever goes the way you plan it to, or think you want it to, and nothing ever looks the way you think it should. However, if you can let go of outcomes, and accept things as they show up, you will gain a sense of freedom. You may also be surprised to see that things work out better than you could have planned. Letting go of old “stuff” makes room for new possibilities and when you hold on tightly, you declare that you are incapable of manifesting something equal or better.

Today, acknowledge that you can enjoy life more when you open up to joy in the journey. Today, laugh at the things that go “wrong.” Make a game out of it, and have fun at practicing just how flexible you can be. Today, surrender to the process, and open up to joy, peace, love, acceptance, and freedom. You don’t need to know exactly where you’re headed to trust things will work out. If you have done everything in your power to get things to go your way, and they still aren’t working out, maybe it’s time to surrender. Allow what is currently showing up to be what it is. As you accept your circumstances, your circumstances begin change and your entire life will change. Today just go with the flow and see where it takes you.

Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I flow easily with new experiences, new challenges and new people that enter my life. I am willing to let go of the way life is supposed to be and flow effortlessly with the way life is. I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of my everchanging life. I trust my intuition and make decisions with ease. Everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.