All change begins within

Choose to create a space in which transformation can occur.
That’s Right! Knowing that my thoughts become things, I choose to be positive and joyful
Success doesn’t happen without intention. The movement of change begins with a thought, and then another and another, until our intentions are reflected in our daily actions and decisions.
Positive, powerful transformation waits for each of us. No matter what you wish to change in your life, realize that it begins with you. Consistent conscious actions create new ways of approaching daily life and in doing so, there is no way that things can remain the same for long…
Sometimes the changes can be subtle, other times everything shifts at once. Either way, whatever unfolds is the most appropriate for your soul’s growth. Dance within the movement of your awakening knowing that the best is yet to come.
Today my intention is to support myself with loving, empowered and expansive thoughts. I am willing to allow changes to flow throughout my experience.

Doubt and the ego

Trust the processes of life.
That’s Right! I am willing to release all doubt from my experience
Doubt is a bi-product of thought. The mind creates a “what if?” scenario and plays it incessantly until it becomes more important than the present moment. Doubt plays on insecurity. It creates the very experience one wishes to avoid by processing the events of one’s life situation through the filter of fear.
Become aware of any limiting thoughts while they are still small. The moment you notice doubt beginning to play in your mind, realize that it is merely a product of the ego and choose to re-frame the thought into something which is more helpful or open to myriad possibilities.
Today my intention is to pay attention. Knowing that my thoughts create my reality, I choose empowerment.

When the student is ready, the teacher appears

The desire to grow opens up pathways of knowledge
That’s Right! Everyone and everything is my teacher
 
When we are ready to grow, we send out a request on the level of spirit asking for assistance. Those who answer the call are our healing angels. Whether you connect with a teacher, learn from a book, find inspiration in nature or hear the voice of the Divine speaking through a stranger, know that you have created an opening in your life.
Teachers are all around us. It’s not that someone special suddenly appears in your life, but that you can clearly recognize and assimilate the lessons that are constantly flowing throughout your experience.
Honor the gifts you receive. Absorb the knowledge you are ready to hear and allow it to shine within your life. This is the moment of transformation.
Today my intention is to pay attention

There is much more to life than meets the eye

When it feels like things are falling apart, things are really falling together.
That’s Right! All things work towards my highest good
 
With our limited vision, it can be easy to only see things as they are; however, many layers of miracles are active in our lives at any given moment, and things are often far different than they appear.
Sometimes life seems to throw curve balls when we least expect it. No matter how much planning or intention has been put in place, unexpected challenges can send us off into new directions. Do not fight against this moment of energy. Often gifts lie just ahead – new friendships, discovering new strengths and abilities or simply cultivating the art of flexibility – and we can walk forward in faith knowing that we are safe and protected every step of the way.
Savor the exotic flavors of the unknown. Seek to explore new aspects of the self with a willingness to discover the joys that life has to offer – even in the midst of uncertainty. Adventures await!
Today my intention is to go with the flow

The dance of contrast

Beauty lies in the contrast.
That’s Right! Everything serves a purpose
 
The world of form is filled with polarities which allow us to explore every aspect of experience. We are constantly moving within the dance of dark and light, health and imbalance, serenity and stress, joy and anger, abundance and poverty, etc.
Judgment typically occurs when we have yet to experience both aspects of a situation or when the ego attaches to one as “good” and the other as “bad.” Neutrality ensues when we have complete understanding and compassion through our personal experience. Some circumstances take lifetimes to explore, while others may presents themselves more quickly.
The whole point of coming to the physical plane is to learn. Intense experiences teach us in dramatic ways. When we approach situations with a high degree of consciousness, we are more easily able to discover nuances that are often missed when trapped in the grip of ego. Seek the value in the contrast and discover new aspects of yourself in the process.
Today my intention is to enjoy every aspect of the tapestry of life. We blend together in glorious ways.

Gratitude and empowerment

Gratitude creates space in which a transformation can occur.
That’s Right! I begin and end each day with gratitude and joy
 
You are the creator of your own reality. Each morning we enter a new realm of infinite possibility and we have the ability to set the tone for the day.
When you choose gratitude, two things are set in motion: you declare your willingness to take responsibility for your own joy and your energy raises to a higher vibration. Begin first thing – before your morning coffee, prior to checking your phone or turning on the tv – take a moment to walk outside and say out loud all the things for which you are grateful. Your voice brings a greater dimension to the energy you emit and waves of vital, positive intention flow out into the world. This is far more empowering than waking and planning the day, worrying about what might unfold or simply reacting to whatever is offered.
And in the midst of a challenge, you might just discover that you are aware enough to look for the gift in the situation. One way to transform frustrating energy is to purposely be grateful for whatever is unfolding, even if you can’t yet see the purpose or what you may be learning. The willingness to be grateful opens the door to greater understanding.
Today my intention is to celebrate. I am grateful for a life filled with love, unlimited potential and possibility.

The awakening master

Spiritual awakening is merely the dissolution of all that blocks you from seeing the truth of who you are.
 
That’s Right! I am a master in the process of awakening
 
After many, many lifetimes of shared adventure and discovery, we have built up multiple layers of experience, memories, beliefs, projections, wounds and blockages and have forgotten our true infinite nature. Awakening is more akin to remembering than learning – as each layer of illusion drops away, we begin to see more clearly.
The ideas you hold most dear are often the ones that need to be examined the most. Allow room in your experience for freedom, change and exploration. Until you can experience life without being reactive, worried or anxious, there is more work to be done.
The joys of awakening feed the spirit, burning away the pains of the past until we experience Oneness with the Divine. The key to a joyful life is to discover aspects of the Divine within ourselves and within one another… and then all the years and lifetimes of struggle will pale in comparison to the infinite love that has been patiently waiting our return to wholeness.
Today my intention is choose to find the love, light and laughter of the Divine in every moment, every situation and within every person I encounter.

The beauty of reflection

I am merely a reflection of you.
 
That’s Right! I am willing to see clearly
 
Sometimes it can be challenging to see ourselves clearly. One of the most beautiful aspects of the human condition is our ability to reflect truth to one another.
When you enjoy someone’s integrity, compassion, kindness or sense of humor, it’s because they are reflecting your own wonderful qualities to you. Likewise, when you see patterns of behavior that frustrate you, it’s important to look within. By simply owning your own stuff it becomes easier to release limiting patterns of your own.
Pay attention to the words you use to describe the people you encounter throughout the day – they will provide tremendous insight. Each of us views life through the filters of our own perception. If there are things you wish to shift or heal, simply do so without any self-judgment or recrimination. Otherwise, simply honor and own your beautiful qualities and allow them to shine.
Today my intention is to be an authentic and loving reflection of the peace and Presence in others.

Kindness is my religion

I can be the change I wish to see in the world.
 
That’s Right! Sharing brings me joy
 
Intention is directly tied to thought. It it created by the intellect – an aspect of the mechanisms of the ego and planning for the future. Give of yourself in this moment without any attachment to a desired outcome. From an authentic smile to a non-judgmental ear to a spontaneous act of kindness, the effects of your conscious actions will linger long into eternity.
Honor your own path by living it to the greatest extent that you can. There is nothing more important than your state of consciousness and being fully present will allow you to make choices that are aligned with your heart. Be a source of living kindness and allow the future to take care of itself.
Today my intention is to act with integrity, do my best and accept what is. From there, I can handle whatever life has to offer.

Friends we meet on the Path of Transformation

This beautiful planet is our home. We can choose to take loving care of the earth and it’s creatures and walk in love with one another.
 
That’s Right! I am willing to release all patterns of criticism
 
Whether someone walks with you for a moment or for a lifetime, the connection creates waves of consciousness that make a difference. Because we are so interconnected, we are always affecting one another, and everything around us, in every moment.
See those who hold a space in your heart as friends who have chosen to share the journey of awakening for a while. This sharing offers us the opportunity to support, teach, learn, laugh and give… and when the our paths diverge, know that all is perfect and the time we will ultimately spend together will far outweigh the moments we spend apart. After all, we have all of eternity to play and explore and dance with one another.
Today my intention is to bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place.