The mark of wisdom

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Let your life be your message.

That’s Right! I eliminate the need for competition in my life by living in quiet strength

When you live gently, the world sees a calm, confident soul filled with integrity and humility. This empowered energy cannot be affected by outside factors and reflects a peaceful, loving connection with the Divine.

Release your egoic need to be more of anything in the eyes of others. This causes anxiety and precious energy is wasted striving to present yourself in a particular manner rather than allowing your unique light to shine.

Allow, allow, allow. Spend the day listening. As the observer, be interested in others while supporting their growth.  As you change the way you view your own power and success, you’ll begin to replace strong desire with contentment. Consciously give yourself permission to be here Now.

Today my intention is to be a shining example of love and light. The gateways to wisdom and enlightenment are always open to me.

The power of gratitude

Gratitude creates a flow of abundance on every level.

That’s Right! I see the best in every situation. I live in harmony with all of life

There is great beauty to be discovered in every moment. We are surrounded by miracles and when we take the time to notice and appreciate them, we begin to understand the nature of infinity. Life is a gift which all too often goes unacknowledged. All our energy is directed into fixing what we perceive is wrong rather than finding the gifts inherent in the present moment.

See yourself as a harmonious being who consistently creates a balance of mind, body and spirit. Mastery is strengthened each time we realize that we have the power to determine how we’ll choose to experience the Now. Authentic gratitude creates a flow of powerful energy that changes everything…

…and there are always new levels to explore.

Today my intention is to remember that I am an unlimited, infinite being. All areas of my life are abundant and fulfilling.

The art of allowing

There is no need to strive.

That’s Right! I release all control to the Divine. I am at peace with myself and with life

Desire creates imbalance. The ego tells us we must have goals, direction and a plan. It says “Strive! Nothing will ever change unless you make it happen…” and we fall prey to this notion – seeking, fighting, forcing – all the while forgetting to embrace this moment in all it’s perfection.

As your consciousness expands life begins to respond to you differently. What once took great effort now flows with greater ease and grace. Change comes from seeing clearly and taking baby steps, sparking miracles and transformation. Energetically, it’s the difference between someone attempting to move a huge boulder with brute force compared to the ease of using simple laws of physics and a pry bar.

Release the belief that struggle is a virtue. Love what you do and it will begin to flow. When you are ready to receive, life will rise up to meet you and you’ll discover the art of allowing.

Today my intention is to easily adapt to the ebb and flow of life. I am gentle, kind and patient with myself.

Savor the moment

Savor the moment.

That’s Right! Divine peace and love surround me and dwell in me. I trust the process of life

This moment is all you have. Filled with limitless possibility, there are many ways to experience it. Self observation automatically brings more Presence into your life. Pay attention to how often you are choosing to focus on the past or the future and consistently draw yourself back into the present.

It’s important to be more invested in noticing how you are reacting to people and situations, rather than focusing on the external factors causing your reaction.

Most pain is self-inflicted, created by some form of resistance to what is. Resistance is expressed through judgment, negativity, resentment, self-pity, depression or anger. The intensity of pain is an indicator of how much the ego is in control of the present moment.

Fortunately, there is always a flow of love, peace, acceptance and compassion to tap into. We need only to quiet the mind, go within and seek out this stillness. It is the infinite energy of the Divine that resides at the core of who you truly are.

Today my intention is to be here Now. I honor this space, this moment as sacred.

Happiness

Happiness comes from within and is something we have the ability to choose at any time.

That’s Right! When I find harmony and balance in my mind, I find it in my life

Celebrate life. Don’t wait for everything to fall into place before you choose to be happy. Happiness must come first. Allow life to enter you and discover what it is like to live in a world of wonder.

Many create barriers to their joy. While seeking some imagined utopian future, they live in a space of disarray – frustrated, stressed, unhappy, unfulfilled – destroying the only thing that matters… the present moment. There is nothing more important that your state of consciousness Now. When you live in gratitude and contentment, life responds accordingly.

Everything truly significant comes when we are in a state of grace. Love, meditation, kindness, peace, joy and awareness cannot be forced, we must simply become capable of receiving.

Today my intention is to express gratitude for the many blessings in my life. I open my heart and sing the joys of love.

Worthiness

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You are a divine infinite being on a journey of awakening.

That’s Right! I am ready to create a life that is joyous, abundant and filled with love

Our beliefs create our reality. If you wish to manifest positive changes in your experience, yet carry the belief that you are not worthy or not good enough, you will create blockages to receiving the beauty trying to come your way.

Repeating patterns show us what our innermost beliefs are. When we pay attention, everything is a message. The act of self-observation shines the light of consciousness upon the issue and it begins to change. You will have the opportunity to try new approaches, listen to your self-talk and break free of self imposed limitation.

The belief “I am unworthy” leads to procrastination. Seek fulfillment now, from where you are with what you have. This moment is providing you the opportunity to receive the love which rains down upon you from all dimensions – can you see it?

Today my intention is to be kind to myself. I am willing to receive and choose to dance in the flow of my ever-changing life.

Self-awareness

Be a clear space of loving presence that allows all things and people to be as they are.

That’s Right! I am willing to create a space in which a transformation can occur   
To create change within relationships, you must learn to express what you are feeling without blaming and learn to listen with an open heart. If there are accusations, defense or attack, the ego is in control; therefore, we must first address our own lessons in order to bring an authentic way of being to the present moment.

The more work you do on yourself, the less drama you create in your experience.  Then, even if you are witnessing someone else in the midst of dysfunction, you will not get drawn into that energy. Instead, you will bring the light of consciousness to the situation.

Giving space – both to yourself and to others – is the most important aspect of being a loving person. It allows ego to dissipate more quickly and builds connection rather than continued animosity or miscommunication.

When you honor the present moment as sacred, resistance  begins to dissolve and life flows with greater ease and grace. Your rising consciousness is a gift to the world.

Today my intention is to accept people around me just as they are. I choose to handle my experiences with wisdom, love and ease.

Blessing

Walk gently through the world.

That’s Right! Divine peace and harmony surround me at all times    
When you can return anger with kindness, you have arrived. When you can choose to honor your challenges and bless those who have graced your life, you have arrived. When you have learned the power of acceptance, you have arrived. Mastery is an ongoing process. With each new experience we have the opportunity to explore the infinite possibilities inherent in the present moment.

Be a source of quiet strength and blessing as you navigate your journey. Leave each place and person better than when you found them. You have the ability to sow seeds of kindness that will last a lifetime. And so it is.

Today my intention is to live with an open heart.yum

Be the change

The only way to create evolution in your experience is to be the change you wish to see

That’s Right! I am aware that what I do not want to change is exactly what I need to change the most    
“The root cause of most difficulties in relationships is the fact that we want something from another. We imagine that we need the other person to be a certain way. Why? perhaps so that we ourselves will then feel a certain way – safe, supported, appreciated, happy. When we don’t get what we want, when other people don’t act the way we wish they would, relationship difficulties begin. We then view these difficulties as impediments to happiness, even obstacles on our spiritual path. But these difficulties – especially in relationships – are themselves the path. While we might prefer that a person be a particular way, it is our misguided requirement that they be this way that stops real love from flowing. Be giving up our requirements of others, we open to the love that already connects us.”
~ Ezra Bayda
Look at what you desire to experience in your relationships, then bring that attribute into your own way of being. If you perceive that you need someone to be a certain way, go within an observe whatever it is that you feel you lack. Immediately and consciously recognize that you alone can provide this for yourself. If it is the words, “I love you”, kind gestures or support, pay attention to the self talk that ensues when you are denied what you want. Disappointments motivate us to awaken. When you can come to a relationship whole and complete, peaceful and accepting, you’ll discover that the need to experience conflict disappears.
 Today my intention is to release all control to the Universe. I am at peace with myself and with life

Live from joy

Don’t take life too seriously.

That’s Right! I love who I am. My thoughts uplift and support me     
Spiritual awakening requires consistent effort and self-awareness, but it does not need to be somber or filled with feelings of self-deprecation. Rather, your transformation should be a celebration of new discoveries, laughter, kindness toward the self and learning to live from joy.

Your future is determined by your state of consciousness now. It’s that simple. Are you living in a way that honors the journey rather than the destination? Evolution happens in one place only – here, through whatever you are experiencing  right now.

Cultivate kindness and gentleness in your dealings with others. Before you speak, ask yourself if your words are supportive, healing or loving. If so, continue and spread the light of your consciousness. If not, determine if a quiet, empowered silence might be the more appropriate approach.

Today my intention is to open my heart to the endless love and peace of the Divine.