When you wish to manifest positive changes in your life, it’s important to ensure that your thoughts, words and actions are in alignment with your end goal. It can be debilitating to work hard to create transformation and then hear yourself saying things like, “…but it probably won’t work…”

Visualization should take no more than 4-5 minutes a day. It’s important to remain conscious and present in the Now and excessive daydreaming about a possible future is ego-based. A powerful way to shift your energy into high gear is to state your intention, focus on the end result for a few minutes, feel the emotions associated with joy and empowerment and then take action.

This sets the wheels in motion. The Divine will greet you with surprises, chance encounters and help along the way. Worrying about the “hows” or “shoulds” has no place in manifestation. Know that you can create a life that is filled with happiness and fulfillment because you are a child of light in an abundant, infinite Universe. Change begins by choosing to be happy in the present moment while taking one conscious step forward in the direction of your dreams.

Gratitude opens your energy to receive more things for which you can be grateful. It is the high frequency component of an empowered life.

Today my intention is to celebrate the journey.

As we change, the world around us is transformed. Each and every thought, word and act sends energy outward affecting things both near and far. It might be difficult to see how relationship drama has an affect around the world; however, our beliefs are consistently presented to us in different forms. Any inner conflict is played out in interpersonal relationships, we attract those who are working through similar lessons, and ultimately, the inner conflict of a nation is witnessed through it’s interactions with other nations.

This simple evidence of projection and the various filters through which we experience life provides insight into the transformation in which we are collectively involved.

Focus now more on allowing, flowing, surrendering and participating with the flow of events rather than the limiting culture of forcing, struggle and protection and fear.

No matter what you wish to create in your life, begin by cultivating it within yourself. Gratitude in the present moment creates more and more things for which to be grateful. If your thoughts, beliefs and emotional patterns do not support the joy you desire on the Path of Transformation you can shift the energy through chanting, music or movement. Dance in communion with the Divine and feel the love available to you in the present moment.

As your vibration increases you may find yourself breaking out of a rut, dropping old ways of being and beginning new aspects of your journey. You don’t have to make dramatic changes to have dramatic effect – choosing to smile more, to be gentler with yourself and others is a great place to start.

Remember, we are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we’re so deeply interconnected with one another. Working on our own consciousness is the most important thing that we are doing at any moment and being love is the supreme creative act.          ~ Ram Dass

Today my intention is to be the change I wish to see in the world.

Every thought, word and action sends ripples of energy across the Universe which returns to us in miraculous and unexpected ways. Our ability to understand the perfection within the nuances of life is limited at best; therefore, never underestimate the value of sharing your gifts and unique perception. Realize that life is rarely as serious as our minds would like us to believe… as we learn this, we find more opportunities to play.

Something wonderful awaits. It’s up to you to welcome it with open arms and joyful innocence. You can release the burdens of your heart. In the presence of infinite love, limitless possibility and Divine grace, it’s impossible to be weighed down by fear.

Look beyond the external form to the eternal truth within you. The rising sun of awareness shines through and opens up new dimensions of stillness. In that space of awakening, we find that we can drop judgment, limiting patterns and the illusions which trap us in the mind and move ever more deeply into the truth of who we truly are.

Today my intention is to act with integrity, do my best and accept what is knowing that the best is yet to come.

A world of possibility is open to you. As a spiritual being who longed for the human experience, you are now in the process of discovering that limitation can be released. There is no need to fight when you can simply rise above the blockages created by the mind into the realm of infinite possibility. The more loving you are to yourself, the easier it is to interact with others. It’s time to celebrate the wonders of your life.

This moment is all there is. The transformation that is happening within you opens dimensions of energy in which to play. All the events of your life are meant to bring you more clarity, awaken your divinity and allow your consciousness to expand in new directions. There is nothing more important than your state of consciousness in this moment – what are you choosing to experience?

Freedom is found when we release all judgment and attachment; therefore, learn to accept whatever unfolds in the Now as a blessing. In every moment, we are learning, sharing, healing, celebrating, releasing and becoming more aware of our true connection to the Divine. We are spiritual beings who chose to have a human experience in order to discover the infinite nature of love.

Today my intention is to remember that every moment is a new beginning filled with limitless possibility. I am not defined by past experiences or perceptions and, knowing this, I consciously take one joyful step forward.

Life was meant to be an adventure, a thrill ride of discovery. We utilize karmic contracts to teach us Oneness through the perception of separation and ultimately, each of us arranges the lessons we want to explore in each lifetime. Karma is often misunderstood, seen as good or bad or even reparation for negative choices; however, love lies at the core of every interaction, regardless of how it appears.

Ask your higher guidance for the message that you need to hear most right now. Whether through prayer, gratitude, mediation or stillness, the first thought that comes to mind is the one that needs to be explored. The beliefs that you hold most dear must be open to that exploration as well, changing as you evolve and raise your vibrational frequency and perception. Every moment contains layers of information that will make itself known to you when you are ready to receive.

Be aware that what you do not want to change is likely the thing that you need to change the most. Resistance is only an indicator that you are getting close to the inspiration and breakthrough that awaits you. Never stop seeking to live life with passion and grace for the more balance you create in your inner experience, the more you’ll find it reflected back to you from the world of form.

Today my intention is to take full responsibility for every aspect of my life.

Within the role that you chose to play in this lifetime resides a being of infinite light, love and laughter. Your divine birthright is to awaken to the beauty of who you truly are and share that light with the world. As you access this inner grace, your creative abilities rise to new levels. Your vibration increases and your words and intentions become more powerful. With wisdom and creativity, it’s time to fill all your desires, projects and relationships with this divine beauty.

As your soul begins to grow spiritually, inspiration infuses each and every area of your life. Drama seems tiring and unimportant, the voice of ego merely background noise, and you recognize the present moment for the miracle it is. You have an opportunity to be an active healing force in the world. The way to create balance in your life is to ensure that every thought, word and action is aligned with the truth of who you are. Trust in the process of your awakening and allow your heart to be inspired by compassion.

Sometimes the ego will plant doubts and fear about your abilities, worthiness or mission on this planet. Now is the time to recognize the beauty of your soul, release those things which do not serve your joy and allow the light of your true nature to shine through. The act of taking one conscious step forward will move you forward through the fog created by the mind into the clarity of truth and wisdom.

Today my intention is to create a space in which transformation can occur. I am willing to accept a miracle.

Many people base their happiness upon what happens in their lives. Our experiences in the world of form are constantly in flux and everything can change in an instant. The present moment is often wasted by thoughts about things that have happened, what may happen and what should happen. There is inherent perfection in life itself… it resides in the stillness behind the movement of experience and cannot be touched by the ebb and flow of life.

Fulfillment cannot come through possessions, other people, titles or achievement or how an event unfolds. The joy of life comes through you and flows into all that you do. Living a life of bliss calls upon us to recognize our union with the Divine and become a channel for that eternal and formless energy. No matter what you choose to do, approach it with joy, enthusiasm or acceptance. Nothing less serves you. All the energy you send out into the world returns tenfold.

When we stand in the presence of the Divine, we enter a world of wonder. All thought dissipates, only the heart remains and tears of joy and laughter ensue. Wonder, joy and bliss become our new foundation. We seek the Divine within all those with whom we interact. We find peace in the quiet moments and open to receive a miracle… and the miracle is freedom from the mind.

Today my intention is to be joyful and reside in the knowledge that all my experiences will simply be a reflection of me.

This morning I awoke loving the dark stillness of the morning. I entered the gap between thought and action and took the time to breathe.

There is nothing more beautiful than discovering the endless facets of our infinite nature. Surround yourself with those who are spiritual seekers – immerse yourself in new perceptions – and take the time to allow yourself to shine.

Conscious breathing is a great place to start. It draws the attention to the heart chakra and begins to slow down the pace of the mind. I am thrilled to live this adventure, and see life as far more expansive than I could possibly imagine.

Whenever you feel tempted to do things in the same old way, out of perceived comfort, familiarity or the belief that you’ve mastered some aspect of your life, ask yourself if there’s any value in repeating the past… or might you learn more from taking a risk, discovering new capabilities or opening to new knowledge. This beautiful journey never ends – no matter how much we know, we’ve barely begun to experience the infinite.

Today my intent is to allow space for the unknown. In the midst of my plans, I choose to pay attention to the messages from the Universe and to give my time, love and attention to the Now. My awakening continues each and every moment and whether my teacher is Zen Mistress Minky or Mr. Kizmet needing attention, a moth fluttering at the window or a lesson in calm patience from the trees standing as sentinels of time, I choose to embrace the magic of life.

Every lifetime we get immersed within the roles that we play. The ego becomes attached to being a husband or wife, victim or abuser, pious or sinful, rich or poor… and it can become difficult to escape the identities with which we have aligned ourselves.

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts…             ~ Shakespeare

As spiritual beings, we use this world as a playground of discovery. We arrange specific karmic contracts such as teacher/student, rescuer/rescued, jailor/prisoner, and accept yet others as we walk through the events of our lives (such as the idea that we must be the good child, the one who changes the world, the one who’s never good enough, the fixer, etc.)

All roles are utilized as vehicles of healing and discovery. But at the source of your experience, you are far greater than the roles you have chosen to play. As divine, infinite beings created from the source of love, our true purpose is to learn to drop the need and attachment to our roles and see one another (and ourselves) as aspects of the Divine who are in the process of awakening.

Over the course of a lifetime, these roles can get stripped away. Those who had ego-fulfillment through their work lose a sense of identity after retirement and must find new authenticity in the daily walk in order to remain happy. Breakups cause some to question their role when no longer identified with a specific person, and victims forget their true power when they remain identified with victimhood.

There is great beauty to be discovered when we drop our attachment to particular identifiers. You can still be an excellent and loving parent by seeing both yourself and your children as souls on a journey of discovery, letting go of expectations and being the support that allow those you love to explore the world on their own terms. The ego will tell you that you are nothing if your lose your role – this is what causes some people to remain stuck in limitation… they cannot see beyond the role to the limitless possibility of the infinite. Give yourself the gift of seeing through the roles that others play. See them instead as spiritual beings choosing to have a physical experience for the sole purpose of healing and discovery… just as you are.

Today my intention is to honor all paths as sacred.

A few days ago amongst the chaos and fear filling the news, I came across a story about Shane Michael Haley. He was a baby diagnosed with a birth defect that would only allow him a few hours of life. Knowing this, his parents decided to create a “bucket list” for him and fulfill all that they could while he was still in the womb.

One by one they went on fun-filled adventures together sharing the gift of love and of life. When he was born, the family gathered together to welcome him, baptize him into their faith and say goodbye. What an amazing example of love, conscious choice and acceptance.

Consider the impact this little soul had by choosing these particular parents and the lessons provided by the situation, not only for his family but for the 700,000 people who followed their blog and offered support and prayers along the way. We can this a Radical Incarnation… a soul chooses to teach through adversity and shift consciousness even though his time on the planet was quiet short. (As an additional thought, should that spirit choose to return to the family in a new body down the line, all the energy generated by these moments and memories will certainly come too, adding to the bonds of love.)

Every moment contains infinite possibilities. No matter what the circumstance, we can choose love. That’s not to say that sadness or disappointment don’t arise in life, only that we purposefully choose an empowered way of walking through our challenges. Acceptance opens the door for creative ways to handle the present moment and I am honored to have witnessed this wonderful example of higher consciousness from afar.

Today my intention is to embrace what is knowing that all things work to the highest good.