The egoic mind, left unchecked, will keep you imprisoned by repetitive thought that eventually dictates your responses and behavior. Your thoughts have great power and all transformation begins by changing your perception and interpretations by making conscious choices.

Consider how angry thoughts eventually lead to angry words. The script continues to play in the mind until it is verbally shared with others. Whether they agree with your perception or not, the anger increases and presents itself in your experience through “addressing the issue” or reactive choices. Then the cycle begins again.

Break free by choosing peace in the present moment. Observe your triggers and the desire to be reactive and then choose to be still. Listen. Take a walk or move the body to release the energy. Should you find yourself attached to a particular idea (usually accompanied by the word ‘should’ or a rejection of what is) realize that it played repeatedly in the mind until you came to believe it as the only truth in the situation.

Your purpose is to awaken. Every situation presents an opportunity for growth and solutions come from different ways of thinking. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Today my intention is to recognize that I am a work in progress. Everyone and everything is my teacher.

“Spiritual practice always entails forgiveness – at least as long as there is even one person we can’t forgive. But real forgiveness is not some form of magnanimous acceptance of others “even though they did us wrong.” Rather, with true forgiveness we loosen the grip on our treasured resentment. Often the most difficult part of forgiving another is facing the fact that we don’t actually want to forgive them. Yet the process of forgiveness also requires that we experience, within ourselves, the fact that we are not so different from those we are so ready to judge. Experiencing this shared pain of humanity – the realization that all of us are acting out of protectedness and fear – allows forgiveness to come forth on its own.” Ezra Bayda

Consider the amount of time and energy that the egoic mind utilizes to keep old stories alive. Whether sharing your perception of a painful situation with others, running the script repeatedly in the mind, or fearing that it will repeat in the future, resentment destroys the beauty of the present moment.

With this in mind, seek to transform past challenges into a source of strength. Using the Radical Forgiveness Worksheet is an amazing way to shift the energy around any situation. Complete it, read it to yourself out loud and burn it to release any negative energy around a person or situation. Observe any resistance that arises and see where the process takes you.
Today my intention is to be willing to grow and change. I open my consciousness to the expansion of life.

Circumstances arise. People enter or leave our lives. Changing situations provide an opportunity to discover new facets of our strengths and abilities. No matter what unfolds, remind yourself that it fulfills a purpose for you on the path of transformation. You have all that you require to create something powerful from where you are with what you have.

In challenging moments, begin to address the situation by asking questions that prompt a healthy inner dialogue:

• What am I trying to learn?
• What gift awaits discovery?
• How many positive interpretations of this situation can I create based upon what I know?
• What is my purpose here?

These questions move us away from blame and the drama of the story into empowerment and freedom. Know that you are right where you need to be. As you evolve, your perception will shift to higher levels of consciousness, providing access to an ever-expanding life experience.

Today my intention is to embrace whatever unfolds knowing that it serves the highest good of all involved.

When you love someone, the natural inclination is a desire to protect them from pain or heartbreak; however, it’s important to remember that whatever they have created is part of their awakening. If you “fix” a problem before the soul has learned the lesson it seeks, the situation will be recreated.

Honor each path as sacred by being a loving, supportive, compassionate person. Create a space that is safe and choose to be a consistent source of peace and acceptance while they go through their process.

Judgment blocks our ability to interact with an open heart. If the situation becomes too toxic or painful, remove yourself from it until you are balanced and objective. Every situation plays a role in the awakening of all involved; therefore it’s important to be conscious of our own triggers and motivations. You may not always witness the end result of your conscious actions, but never doubt the powerful and lasting impact of kindness.

Today my intention is to remember that we are all just walking one another home.

Seek inspiration through a consistent, conscious approach to your spiritual growth. Fill your life with things and people who spark awareness, joy, gratitude and passion. There is no need to search outside of yourself, periodically focus your attention within. Do you feel at ease and fulfilled in the present moment? The amount of peace you are experiencing is a barometer of your level of consciousness.

Don’t try to change, just bring awareness to the Now. Awareness begins the process of transformation. Often, the smallest things brings the greatest joy. Experiencing the quiet of the early morning, enjoying the a favorite scent, getting lost in a moving piece of music or snuggling with a beloved pet can all align you with the love of the Divine.

Keep your life simple. Be patient, honoring the processes of your own awakening and extend that patience to others as they move through the lessons of their lives. And most importantly, allow compassion to be the defining quality that you express throughout your experience.

Today my intention is to act from the heart and allow circumstances to unfold as they will.

Sometimes it’s amazing how the ego will cling to a story even though it causes us pain. When our expectations crystallize into demands, when we can’t accept what life presents, we become blocked from our natural ability to love.

The path of transformation calls upon us to fully reside in life, exactly as it is. Being present and conscious has little to do with liking or not liking a situation; however, gratitude and appreciation can shift our energy from resentment to empowerment instantaneously.

Use any anger that arises as part of your spiritual practice. Repressed anger presents itself in physical symptoms, depression, passive aggression or explosive rage, harming the one who carries it. Do not waste time justifying your anger – ego is in charge when being defensive.

Part of awakening is seeing past the anger to the mental stories, beliefs and attachments that created it. As we move into self-awareness, we experience a release from the prison in which we temporarily reside. Everything that happens offers an opportunity to awaken.

Today my intention is to create a space in which a transformation can occur

The people in your life are there for one purpose – to assist in your soul’s growth and healing. Therefore, they may participate in moments of great joy while occasionally causing distress or confusion. Your happiness is your own responsibility.

When joy comes from within, it becomes easier to navigate through the changes of life. We are able to cultivate patience and compassion and as well as the ability to access those traits in times of challenge. Conscious action sparks personal empowerment and soul expansion.

Love who you are in this moment. Honor your journey as sacred and treat yourself with kindness knowing that this is the moment of transformation.

Today my intention is to fill my home with peaceful energy. I begin my day with gratitude and joy.

The stars and earth, rocks, trees and rivers, animals, fish and birds, all are our brothers and sisters in this dance of life. Nothing is separate. Our role is to be the loving witness of life itself, bringing light and consciousness to the collective energy of the planet.

As you walk today in gratitude, sense the interconnectedness of which you are a part and receive the extraordinary gift of feeling at home wherever you are.

“You are not accidental. Existence needs you. Without you something will be missing in existence and nobody can replace it. That’s what gives you dignity, that the whole existence will miss you. The stars and sun and moon, the trees and birds and earth – everything in the universe will feel a small place is vacant which cannot be filled by anybody but you. This gives you a tremendous joy, a fulfillment that you are related to existence, and existence cares for you. Once you are clean and clear, you can see tremendous love falling on you from all dimensions.”
~ Osho

Today my intention is to radiate warmth and love. I choose harmony wherever I am.

Higher consciousness creates a different filter through which we can view the world. Imagine applying this incredible depth of perception to everyday occurrences and become the observer. You may discover new layers of energy and insight that awaken your ability to be a source of peace, even in challenging moments.

Life is a dance of contrasts, of emerging wisdom and compassion and learning how to apply this higher knowledge to our daily interactions. Be at ease with yourself knowing that you are a master in the process of awakening.

As each of us evolves, the world is transformed. Seek enlightenment in order to be of service to others more effectively. This creates a space in which change can occur. Love empowers and even the smallest of actions can have a great impact.

Today my intention is to remember that the more peaceful I am inside, the more peace I have to share with others.

If you haven’t had the chance lately to hug a tree or commune with nature, now is the time. Hear Gaia’s gentle whispers and allow her teach how to experience the wonder of life itself.

Many people collect experiences. They share their thoughts and their pictures, attend workshops and listen to gurus. But rather than having an experience, it’s important to enter the realm of experience. Open to the miraculous – it comes with no fanfare, it does not boast when it appears, nor express regret when things change or evolve, it is simply the subtle touch of reverence in the Now.

Learn from life. All that you need is within you and living with an open heart will activate that inner wisdom. Observe, participate and enter the joy that surrounds you. If you seek it from an outside source it will continue to elude; however, inner exploration is an eternal journey. This is the moment of transformation… will you use it as such?

Today my intention is to create a world where it is safe to love one another.