Those who challenge you the most on the physical plane love you the most on the spiritual plane. This can be difficult to remember when you’re in the midst of chaos. Every circumstance arrives in your experience to assist with your spiritual growth; therefore, it’s important to bring a quiet sense of faith to any turbulence that presents itself within your life situation.

Instead of shifting into victim-hood, fear or blame, move immediately into the more empowering mindset of  seeking the lesson, the gift or value for your souls growth. Your willingness to do so ensures that you will find it.

Faith is seeing beyond appearances. When we get stuck in a limiting pattern, life will present an opportunity to break free and explore the unknown. Don’t get lost trying to rebuild the past. Instead, take a pause, wait for the dust to settle and see what remains. This is the new foundation upon which you will build the next phase of your life.

It’s natural for old souls to see the world far differently than those who are at earlier stages of their soul’s journey. Love yourself enough to bring a sense of grace and peace to your daily experiences remembering that everything works toward the highest good of all involved.

Today my intention is to remember that life mirrors my every thought. Therefore, I keep my thoughts positive and live with an open heart.

Your purpose is to be your unique, authentic and empowered self. Seek that which brings you joy and purposely cultivate it as part of your everyday experience. Each of us has chosen this powerful time to incarnate and the way to aid in the transition of consciousness is to share your light and your talents in the best way that you can.

Limit how much energy you spend fighting to change those around you. What you fight, you strengthen. When you live authentically, you create space in your relationships and your experiences and within that space, transformation is possible.

Our thoughts create problems and beliefs that seem insurmountable; however, life itself is constantly changing, energy is light and shifts in an instant. Realize that you are free to be the expansive and amazing spirit that you are. When you drop any narrow, self-imposed limitations about yourself, what remains? Transcendence.

Today my intention is to move beyond limited human-mind thinking and align myself with the infinite Divine Mind, where all things are possible ~ Louise Hay.

What you see and experience is 1% of what is truly occurring at any given moment. You are an infinite being living a temporary human experience. Threads of energy connect all things and light is constantly flowing through those connections, weaving a tapestry of exquisite design.

You are consciousness experiencing itself through human experience. Within that realm of existence the goal is to expand until we recognize our true nature. No matter how it appears, love is waiting to emerge in every situation and you are loved, supported and guided every step of the way.

Shakespeare once wrote “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players” – for any play to be successful, the actors must embrace and lose themselves within the part. They create belief through their interpretation of the role they have been given. Thus is it with the human experience. Everyone is playing his or her role perfectly, ultimately contributing to our collective lessons. As an awakened spiritual being, it’s important to learn how to participate while also recognizing your infinite nature, seeing beyond appearances and limitation.

Today my intention is to see the best in everyone and help them to express their most joyous qualities.

Fear arises. It is a spark of “what if…?” that begins in the mind and grows stronger when we allow the ego free reign. The sooner you catch this diminishing energy and shine the consciousness upon it, the easier it is to break free.

When we choose to turn and face our fears rather than feeding them with mental energy, we are able to redirect our intention and our thoughts in a more empowered direction. For instance, “What if I mess up?” can be transformed into “What if something amazing happens?” – one paralyzes and one opens.

We live in an infinite Universe. With limitless possibilities to choose from, why choose anything that creates fear, pain or dissatisfaction when you can just as easily choose expansion, wisdom, new experiences and freedom? We are conditioned by the trappings of ego-driven thought, but under that conditioning (be it parental imprinting, societal expectation or unhealed wounds) is a pure spirit filled with wonder and innocence, ready to explore the present moment.

Courage is not about being fearless before taking action. It comes from being willing to walk forward in spite of any fear than arises, seeing through the illusions created by the mind. This will allow you to discover new facets of your own inner strength and wisdom. Layer by layer, old patterns and limitations are released and your true nature will shine through.

Today my intention is to move forward with confidence and ease, knowing that all is well in my future.

No matter what changes you wish to see your experience, recognize that all transformation begins in the mind. The process is this:

Acceptance
Ownership
Intention
Action

Accept what is without judgment. Acceptance is not dependent upon liking a situation, it is simply the art of non-resistance. Once judgment is released, we have the ability to think differently. This expansive approach breaks us free from limited perception.

When we choose to take responsibility for all that unfolds in our experience, it creates a sense of empowerment and freedom. There is no need to wait for others to change, instead, we seek the lesson in each situation (knowing that a powerful aspect of our spiritual awakening awaits discovery) and cultivate the ability to trust our inner wisdom.

Focus upon what you wish to create – happiness, contentment, abundance, peace. Then choose to experience it in the present moment and continue to seek it throughout the day. Many people defer happiness while waiting for life to correct itself… and they are still waiting. Live your end result Now and life will rise up to meet you. Your energy dictates what unfolds in your experience.

From this space of acceptance, awakened consciousness and positive intention, any actions you choose to take will be consistent, inspired and empowered. Be willing to walk new paths and leave old patterns behind. This is the moment of transformation.

Today my intention is to remember that all change begins with me. Any problems I encounter come from limiting thought patterns, therefore, I purposely choose to live with an open heart.

Awareness opens the possibility of living beyond happiness and misery. We discover a new dimension of experience that frees us from our self-imposed prisons.

“The moment your attachments break, the darkness disappears. False knowledge and ignorance disappear. Then there is just you and you alone – there is no one else. Only consciousness remains, which has no beginning and no end.”
~ Mehavira

Be courageous. Be willing to explore your true infinite nature. See beyond appearances and purposely utilize your human experiences as vehicles of awakening. If you attempt to use logic and human understanding, you’ll continue to feel limited. Trust allows you to step through the gateway of higher consciousness, and there, the realms of delight and joy await exploration.

Today my intention is to recognize the love, support and guidance that surrounds me at all times.

“Love is the goal – life is the journey.”
~ Osho

When you create a life filled with love, amazing things begin to happen as it is reflected back to you. When you have healed the wounds of your heart, intimacy is possible. When you feel safe, you’ll naturally allow people to get close to you; therefore, begin with the idea that you create your own safety. It comes from within and is dependent upon nothing.

The transformative power of soul-driven love will allow you to reach new levels of experience. When you don’t need someone else, when there is no attachment to outcomes, when you find yourself (alone or not) simply being love, you have arrived. This bliss of Being must be shared and becomes a movement of experience within your life.

Today my intention is to live with an open heart. I speak loving words and choose to see the sacredness of life.

“Contentment alone is enough,
Indeed the bliss of eternity
can be found in your contentment.”
~ Lao Tzu, 46th verse, Tao Te Ching

When someone is lost in worry, all their energy goes into planning for the future. They attempt to anticipate every conceivable threat and build up layers to protect themselves.

When aligned with inner harmony and balance, your energy is fully focused within the present moment. Satisfaction begins to replace the desire to accumulate. Your sense of tranquility will shine, allowing you to simply live in a state of gratitude and contentment.

Begin your day with a gratitude walk. Step outside into the expansive energy of this new day and it’s unlimited potential. Speak out loud. Laugh, open your arms and feel your heart chakra expand. Listen to the sounds of life all around you. Be one with the present moment.

Finally, send peaceful energy to someone you may consider an enemy. This could be someone with whom you disagree on political ideology, a challenging family member, even world governments businesses or people who anger you. Choose to see beyond appearances to the infinite, living spark of the Divine.

Peace and beauty and safety reside within you. Once you release the need to worry, complain or judge, you’ll discover that only love remains.

Today my intention is to be kind and gentle with myself as a grow and change. I am a lifetime student of love.

It’s time to replace strong desires with calm contentment. When we approach the present moment with grace and acceptance, we allow a different type of energy to infuse our lives. Time seems different and more gets accomplished.

When we change how we view a situation, the situation begins to change. There is great power in conscious, peaceful silence and learning to allow things to unfold without additional interference.

Watch those around you as they make decisions or take action with the knowledge that all things work toward the highest good for all involved. Allow those you love to learn their lessons and discover the power of living a centered, balanced life. You can create a space where transformation can occur.

Today my intention is to give myself permission to just be. All that I need is within me.

Allow your expanding consciousness to flow into everything that you do. When you direct your energy with the intention of sharing kindness and compassion, you bring something beautiful into being. Be the light you wish to see in the world – this is how the Divine works. You never know when your presence or loving action will be the miracle that changes someone’s outlook.

Be motivated. Be magnificent.
This is your moment to shine.

“The time has come to turn your heart
into a temple of fire.
Your essence is gold hidden in dust.
To reveal its splendor
you need to burn in the fire of love.”
~ Rumi

Today my intention is to create new memories filled with peace, goodwill and compassion for others.