Choose to see challenges as your vehicle to awakening.

That’s right! I am willing to release limiting patterns and walk in the light of love

The purpose behind emotional upset is two-fold: it shakes up your life, revealing the aspects that are insubstantial as well as those which provide a firm foundation for you and it helps begin the process of releasing patterns that no longer serve your growth.

In readings, the Tower represents the turmoil we encounter when dramatic change flows into our experience. Some may feel that the rug has unexpectedly been pulled out from under their feet. These upsets can come through illness, the loss of relationship, betrayal, or any myriad of things that causes us to feel adrift in overwhelming emotion.

Should you hear yourself saying, “I simply can’t take this anymore.” Stop, and recognize that something profound is at hand. The soul is ready to shift in a powerful way and what is lost often pivots you into a new direction or allows you to discover new levels of your strength and potential.

Often these challenges hit several areas of your life at once. If you can choose to walk through the fire with awareness, not judging the situations as wrong but finding a way to reside in the knowledge that you are being supported and guided through the process, the darkness can be transformed into light.

Today, my intention is to purposefully walk forward in the direction of my dreams knowing that all things work toward my highest good.

The 1st Law of Thermodynamics tells us that energy is neither created nor destroyed, thus the energy of the universe is a constant. However, energy can certainly be transferred from one part of the universe to another.

That’s right! All that I need is already here

Everything matters – each thought, moment, action and belief sets energy in motion around us. We are constantly demonstrating to the universe what we are willing to receive and what we expect to happen.You have more power than you know. Act with faith and understand that the infinite power of the universe swirls around you waiting to be engaged and with great power comes great responsibility. As we learn to take responsibility for our own state of consciousness, miracles begin to happen.Doing your best is always enough. Life simply presents opportunity after opportunity to learn how to receive. You are meant to thrive. In this infinite universe, there is enough energy for all.

There is a purpose behind every encounter.

That’s right! I fill the rooms of my home with the vibration of love so that all who enter feel it’s effects

Each new relationship and interaction flows into our experience as part of a soul contract that provides the opportunity to discover something new. When you’re ready to share your knowledge or shift your energy, it’s almost as if a beacon goes off on the higher levels of existence. People are drawn to you, the right book finds it’s way into your hands or a teacher appears.

Change is the natural flow of life. As we evolve, our thoughts and expectations are transformed and we seek to understand life in a different way.

Since all life is a reflection, pay attention to the types of experiences you have. Repeating patterns may suddenly become clear and assist you in finding your way to freedom.

Today, my intention is to begin my day with gratitude and joy. I am the living, loving, joyous expression of life.

The point of the human experience is to live life fully. Everyone finds inspiration, satisfaction and fulfillment in their own unique way – that’s the beauty of employing free will in an infinite Universe.

That’s right! Love operates in all of my relationships from the most casual to the most intimate

How well we have lived is determined by the amount of joy we allow ourselves to experience in the present moment. It motivates. It compels us to act and interact with freedom and openness.

How well we have loved reflects the degree of healing we have experienced. As we drop the blockages to love that we carry, kindness abounds in myriad ways.  The light, love and laughter of the Divine shines through us in each and every interaction.

Letting go is the greatest gift of all. In a world of constant transition, the ability to honor each step of the path while seeking the joy that awaits discovery within shifting relationships, changing seasons, and ultimately within ourselves is to honor the evolution of the spirit. Resistance blocks us from experiencing the beauty of what is.

Today, my intention is to simply handle my own life with joy and ease. I choose to bring a kind and loving heart to our meeting place.

Everyone has their own way of accessing Stillness…

That’s right! I open my consciousness to the expansion of life. There is plenty of space for me to grow and change

In this time of immediate action and decisions, it’s important to remember to take the time to listen to your own inner guidance. In this world of infinite possibility, there is enough room for each of us to explore life in our own way.

Our bodies, hearts and minds respond powerfully to things which nurture us and point us in the right direction. Often, the act of slowing down, paying attention to the messages of the body and observing whether or not we feel balanced and peaceful in the present moment is  enough to align us with the Divine.

Seek stillness throughout the day through conscious breathwork, music that touches the soul, walking in appreciation of the beauty of the world around you, eating slowing and mindfully or meditation. All of these simple approaches allow the body to become a conduit for the light, love and laughter of the Universe. In this space of stillness, we open to inner wisdom.

Today, my intention is to simply be in total harmony with my environment – the sun, the moon, the wind, the rain and the earth.

Say “Yes!” to life… even the hard parts.

That’s right! When all limitations and blockages are released, all that remains is wholeness

In acceptance, we become the openness that allows life to be experienced. This includes aspects that are challenging, painful, frustrating or even boring. The point of being awakened is to be awake to whatever arises in the present moment.

“When our plans crumble and there seems to be nothing left, it is only by completely surrendering to what is that we can realize that what is left is more than enough.”
~ Ezra Bayda

Allowing life to be is a gift that you give yourself every day. When we choose to escape our self-imposed prisons – demanding perfection or residing in self-judgment or criticism – we discover that we are perfect in our imperfection. That is the paradox of being a spiritual seeker playing in the world of form. Consider this a grand experiment, one which allows you to explore all the various facets of being human while simultaneously awakening to your true infinite nature.

Today, my intention is to accept people as they are, thus opening the possibility of authentic connection.

When we follow the crowd or walk the well-trodden paths that others have walked, we carry with us preconceived ideas, perceptions and expectations.

That’s right! Every bridge I cross leads me to greater understanding 

Conscious exploration requires a leap of faith. We move through uncharted waters and learn by doing and experiencing. This process keeps us focused and receptive in the present moment. The Tao te Ching reminds us that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… and often, that first step is the hardest.Trust your inner guidance to lead you exactly where you need to go. The situations that arise will offer exactly what is required for your awakening. The strength you’ll discover will delight and amaze you. As a soul traveler playing in time and space, you’ll come to realize that the joy is in the journey.

Today, my intention is to take a risk. I am willing to try something new.

Awakened spiritual seekers develop three gifts that help them to transcend the world of drama and conflict:
The gift of audacity
The gift of patience
The gift of discernment

That’s right! I trust the processes of my awakening and step into the flow of life

Audacity is cultivated when we boldly move forward with the knowledge that we are conscious creators. Instead of demanding concrete answers and guarantees before we take that first step, we learn the art of boldness in the face of the unknown. Live daringly and act with inspiration, for you are an limitless, infinite spirit exploring time and space.

Patience is not simply about sitting back and waiting. It is knowing when to act and when to be still. It is taking the time to replenish your spirit or understanding that sometimes we need to allow things to unfold before jumping into reactive action.

Discernment is the unemotional observation of the facts. It allows us to step back, re-frame limiting perceptions, empower and recognize the perfection in the present moment.

“We cannot succeed in life or the spiritual path by avoiding challenges and being inactive. We must play our part in life, according to our given nature, but with detachment, knowing that something greater than ourselves acts through us.” ~ Alberto Villoldo

Today, my intention is to go with the flow and walk this sacred journey with integrity

Allow all your choices to be led by love.

That’s right! I move forward with confidence and ease knowing that all is well in my future

When you choose to live life with an open heart, you set the stage for the miraculous to unfold. Conversely, when we are led by fear, we close ourselves to the various realms of infinite possibility because our unwillingness to explore limits our experiences. Conscious risk taking teaches us to walk forward into the unknown full of optimistic expectation… and even when challenges arise, our first inclination is trust rather than closure.

You can activate a higher level of consciousness by becoming aware of any limiting thoughts as they arise. Doing so opens a vast realm of intelligence that exists beyond thought. And in that space of awareness we come to realize that all the things that truly matter – our passion for life, beauty, love, creativity, joy, inner peace – arise from beyond the mind. As we awaken, it becomes easier to access the conscious and loving presence of the Divine.

Fear is generated by the mind and is based upon thoughts regarding the past or the future. Love is deeply rooted within the present moment. Your thoughts are powerful – seek to live through love.

Today, my intention is to remember that I am free to think wonderful thoughts. My energy flows where my attention goes.