Fear keeps us trapped within the boundary of the known. When fear arises, recognize it as an opportunity rather than a challenge. If you choose to take one conscious step (no matter how small) toward it rather than the yielding to the desire to run, you move one step closer to enlightenment.

As you learn to take personal responsibility for your joy in the present moment, it transforms victim consciousness into empowerment. When you face your fear, its power over you begins to dissipate. Remember to give yourself encouragement, be patient and kind in your self talk and proceed knowing that you are supported and loved each step of the way.

Your purpose is to awaken. Everything and everyone you encounter is playing a role in your soul’s development. Consider this – those who challenge you the most on the physical plane love you the most on the spiritual plane. They provide opportunities for you to rise above, to define your boundaries, to articulate your beliefs and to live your truth. Ultimately, love resides at the core of every situation.

Today my intention is to remember that every experience I have leads me to a greater understanding of my purpose on Earth

Many people have a mantra that they unknowingly embrace. “That’s the way I’ve always been.” or “He/she will never change.” Such beliefs, whether verbalized or not, create prisons of limitation.

It’s time to realize your true infinite, divine nature. The awakened soul welcomes exploration knowing that experience is the greatest teacher. Circumstances often repeat in our lives, providing myriad opportunities to try different approaches until we break free from limiting patterns and create a new outcome.

It can often be challenging to see ourselves clearly. Observe those around you, listen to their words, notice what patterns repeat. Everyone is a reflection of you; therefore, without judgement, be willing to go within to own what you see reflected. Awareness is the first step of healing.

Einstein once said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” Let your journey take you to higher planes. The changes will come.

Today my intention is to see clearly, communicate effectively and love unconditionally.

In order to live a passionate, blissful, enchanted life, simply realize that true happiness comes from within. You have the ability to choose peace Now and doing so creates a momentum of empowerment that affects every aspect of your life. The moment you attach your happiness to another person, outcome or life situation, you give away your power.

Life ebbs and flows. Change is the only constant. The awakened spirit understands that the journey transforms us. Through the challenges we explore our strengths and ultimately discover the joy of taking personal responsibility for every aspect of our life.

Inner joy is enlightenment. The mystery becomes introspective as the journey turns inward. Wonder itself is an infinite playground of discovery. No matter how far you have come, you are still at the beginning. Mastery comes through seeking the miraculous in the small things and the awakening of your sense of wonder.

Today my intention is to rejoice in the bliss of existence.

Our animals are wonderful teachers. They remind us of many important aspects of life – being present and joyful and the importance of playing.

I have a cat few people have ever seen. For nearly 14 years he has led a shy life and missed out on all the fun a loving relationship can provide. Several years ago I set out to change the energy of the house hoping to get him to be more interactive. I used candles and visualization, applying the tools that have served me so well in other aspects of my life. For a time his behavior shifted and he become more outgoing, but shortly reverted to his old way of being. I realized that it was more appropriate to simply accept him as he is and instead chose to create a space in which a transformation can occur.

This morning as I sat down to write, Merlyn came and walked around my desk a few times, chatting and purring. For the first time ever, I was able to simply pick him up and he he chose to remain on my lap in pure contentment. I am grateful for the reminder that change can occur at any time and acceptance is far more powerful than desire or force.

When we allow others the space they require for their own growth and awakening, change will happen. It doesn’t always happen when we think it “should” and sometimes it looks different than we expect, but it’s important to remember than evolution is a constant process.

Today my intention is to bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place. Love resides at the core of every lesson.

Your role is to actively participate in life. As a spiritual being having a human experience, higher consciousness teaches how to bring a depth of spirituality to whatever unfolds on the journey of awakening.

Anyone can experience higher levels of wisdom, awareness and spiritual connection in meditation; however, mastery is bringing that same energy down from the mountain and into your day to day experiences. Allow your life to be your message.

Part of discovering your true nature is to release attachment to the roles you play while stripping away limiting beliefs and healing old wounds. When everything is gone, what remains? Divine, expansive, eternal energy.

Today my intention is to remember that I am constantly dreaming my world into being. I am willing to grow and change.

It can be challenging for the mind to grasp the concept of eternity. You have been walking the path of transformation for aeons, waking through experience, and there is much, much more to come.

This planet is a school that provides opportunities to grow and learn. Circumstances will replay until the lesson is absorbed. Each time a pattern repeats in your life, pay attention to how you choose to experience it. Likely your responses today are far different than they were five or ten years ago (or five or ten lifetimes ago!). Spiritual awakening is a process that cultivates compassion – both for yourself and for others.

Release things that no longer serve your growth. Enter into a stage of preparation for new levels of spiritual wisdom. The first step is to release blame and take responsibility for your own joy. Do not fear the challenges of your life. You have the strength and ability to rise above.

Today my intention is to live according to my truth and apply spiritual wisdom to every aspect of my life.

You can create the life of your dreams. Find what inspires you and incorporate aspects of that energy consistently into your daily routine. When you choose to feel fulfilled and complete in the present moment, the energy around you begins to coalesce into tangible joy. Don’t wait until you have reached a particular goal to experience happiness. Happiness will draw in the people and circumstances that align with your energy.

Everything is a reflection of your level of consciousness. Pay attention to the repeating patterns in your life. As you awaken, the world around you is transformed.

Be willing to grow and change without self-judgment. When you see something that needs to shift in your experience, simply change it or change the thoughts associated with it. Every conscious action sends ripples of energy out into the Universe that will return to you ten-fold, often in miraculous ways.

Today my intention is to walk my talk and speak my truth with integrity.

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.