We all fall prey to patterns of distraction. Different from karmic lessons or challenges, patterns of distraction keep us firmly immersed within the “known” even when we are working to create transformation within our lives and experience.

When we desire to create healthy and positive change, old programming kicks in. The mind prefers comfort instead of change and we find ourselves falling into old behaviors, procrastinating or talking about the changes we are “trying” to make.

Awareness is the first step of transformation. Observe, notice and immediately shift your energy into a more constructive direction. Remember, integrity is first and foremost being completely authentic with yourself. All else will follow.

One way to focus your intention and energy is to utilize candle magic. Not magic at all, but a playful way to align yourself with the liberating act of inner transformation. Get creative. State your intention and carve it into the candle. Write a letter to the Divine or write a letter of love to yourself. Ask for assistance with the intention of creating ease and joy within your life experience (remember, the mind loves to tell you how hard change is!) and choose to release the struggle.

Basic color meanings:

• Red – courage, strength, passion, money
• Orange – joy attraction, creativity, energy
• Yellow – communication, clarity of intent, personal power
• Green – healing, money, relationships, opening the heart
• Blue – communication, flow and harmony, peace
• Indigo – psychic abilities, abundance, spiritual connection
• Lavender – higher knowledge, intuition, happiness
• White – purity, clarity, healing, spirituality

You can create the life of your dreams. Begin now. Take one consciousness step at a time and celebrate your successes instead of feeding energy into old patterns of distraction or self recrimination. The change will come – awakening is a process that flows through your life in myriad ways bringing you ever closer to love.

Today my intention is to focus my thoughts and attention on healthy ways of being… ever grateful and joyful for the opportunity to serve.

Sammasati:  Remember

It is said that the last word said by the Buddha was “Sammasati.” There’s something beautiful about the reminder that what we seek lies within us. Remember – not discover, change, achieve… just remember. All aspects of spiritual awakening lie within that one word.

Perhaps that’s the reason that every journey is so unique. We all walk our own Path of Transformation until that flash of illumination occurs and our perception shifts. Awakening comes from rising above the mechanisms of the mind and illusion, not from mastering a list of goals and achievements (although, they are often the verhicles used to awaken to our divinity and potential).

Spend some time going within. Recognize the perfection in your journey, taste silence, merge with the energy of the planet and remember what has been forgotten – Sammasati.

There is an endless supply of energy, love, joy, peace and bliss available for you. How then, do we encounter the frustration of lack? As with any challenge, see any perceived limitations as a blessing. They serve to remind how easy it can be to lose sight of our inner consciousness. We develop compassion for those who stumble in the darkness. Whether you feel blocked because you need to balance your energy or whether you are preparing for a breakthrough, take the time to nurture yourself. Then the limitation will have served it’s purpose and will dissipate.

Ask yourself if you feel balanced in mind, body and spirit. If not, which area of your life requires loving attention? Just becoming aware of your experience is not enough, take the steps required to bring yourself back into balance. Seek joy, remember the voice of your heart and the and then allow yourself to receive the grace which longs to be experienced.

Today my intention is to create the space in which a transformation can occur, to remember  my purpose and to share my light.

It’s helpful to become aware of the difference between a high frequency choice and a low-frequency choice. For instance, making a decision based upon fear is low-frequency, while making a decision based upon love is in alignment with higher consciousness. This can apply to anything – friendships, dietary choices, business decisions, life partners and even the small things with which you fill your life such as the music you listen to or the books you read.

The art of Discernment allows us to live with integrity, aligned with our values. All vibrations of purity and intention will cut through the chaos of daily life to provide guidance on your unique Path of Transformation, allowing you to stay true to your values and your spiritual destiny without distraction.

Discernment is not about judging something as good or bad. It is merely the conscious choice to align your life with things which are expansive and joyful rather than limiting or draining. Sometimes you can ask yourself, “Am I looking through the filter of fear or lack, or am I seeing clearly?” Trust your vision, live from the heart and let your life shine, dear one – for that is your path.

No matter what space in which you reside, know that it will evolve into something new if you allow it, for we are always in the midst of growth and change.

Today my intention is to live with joyful acceptance of the ever-changing wonder of life.

Think about all that you’ve learned so far on your spiritual journey – the tools of awakening you’ve tried and sometimes discarded, the basis of how you view your life, the facets of strength you have discovered as a result of facing challenges, the wisdom of surrender and acceptance, the power of gratitude. Looking back at my own journey, much of which was initially walked blindly and with a lack of consciousness, I see the perfection in every moment. I am grateful for the lessons and friendships I’ve encountered each step of the way.

What about those moments when gratitude seems far away? Sometimes we walk in darkness with the belief that all the tools we have cultivated have either deserted us or no longer work with the strength we were used to. But something is different this time around…. we’re conscious of the fact that we are suffering. We actively apply what we’ve learned or seek new ways to address whatever challenge arises with the knowledge that we’ll find a way to grow through the process.

That’s the difference between someone who has experienced awakening and someone who has yet to access the knowledge that lies underneath the drama. The conscious approach becomes something of a dance with the Divine, a tango of immense passion filled with talent, surrender and synchronicity. Lifetime after lifetime we perfect this dance. Spiritual awakening is a process and one that takes constant practice and application.

Mastery begins with knowing who you truly are beyond the mechanisms of the ego and what is witness on the physical plane. It is merely an inner connection that allows us to take full responsibility and share our light as we live from a place of integrity.

Today my intention is to see the beauty in the dance and walk with an open heart.

Sometimes there are layers within layers of energy around a particular pattern or challenge. We feel that we’ve learned the lesson or integrated a new perception only to get hit by it again in another form. This doesn’t mean that you aren’t learning what you’ve intended to learn; however, it does indicate that more energy needs to be cleared around the issue. Use whatever you feel drawn to in order to aid you in this process – meditation, crystals, music, movement, energy work, etc.

Don’t give up on yourself or the processes of your awakening. Have faith in your abilities and the direction in which your higher Self leads you. Cultivating awareness will allow you to recognize when there are truly no more charges around a particular person, circumstance or topic and there will come a day when you realize that you have set yourself free.

One of the indicators of your transformation will be the effect you have on others. People may begin to respond to you differently, to enjoy being in your energy or look to you for clarity and advice. Each of us has the ability to become a light for those around us. As we transform, the world around us is transformed.

Today my intention is to open my heart to endless love and peace.

Authenticity requires the sharing of energy… to do good, to serve, to show compassion. The more you evolve, the more subtle the ego must become because you are learning how to observe its antics and not fall prey to them as you may have in the past. For the awakening soul, the ego may appear as procrastination. We have loving ideas, high ideals and ways to share grace; however, we find reasons to put things off until tomorrow. And tomorrow.

If you wait, the mind has time to distract. Be your authentic and loving self Now and this immediate flow of energy and connection with the Divine will bring you joy.

When we choose to live in harmony with out true nature, things flow more smoothly. Allowing gives us the opportunity to get out of the way and see what miracles and beauty the Universe has to offer. Tapping into our ability to create without procrastination begins to sow the seeds of infinite design in our lives.

Your power lies in the present moment – pay attention! How can you share kindness now?

Today my intention is to remember that I must let go in order to receive.

     Each of us walks such a unique path as part of our awakening; however, the lessons and challenges all point to one thing: We are one and all struggle due to a perceived separation from one another. Whether it’s getting lost in fear, anger, judgment, denial or expectation, no one is harder on you than you.

     When we walk in our integrity, we find the answers that lie within. There’s great freedom in being honest with one’s self, owning our own “stuff” and releasing the expectations of society, family or past history. Awakening is a collective response to treasures that have yet to be discovered.

      Listen to the voice of your heart. It’s constantly communicating with you through the body. When your choices create imbalance, look for ways in which you may be out of integrity with yourself. For instance, if you get sick whenever you see a particular person or find yourself in a similar type of situation, you might be trying to avoid seeing whatever it is that is being reflected in you. Take the time to be mindful – go within and ask yourself if you hold any of the attributes you’re trying so hard to avoid. Work on clearing them – awareness, meditation and Radical Forgiveness are good tools for this – and you may notice that future interactions no longer affect you physically. This is your indicator that the energy has cleared. The person has acted as a healing angel for you.

     Walking your talk and speaking your truth with integrity is your unique and authentic way of being in the world. There is nothing more beautiful than someone who is comfortable with who they are. Peace emanates from them. No energy is wasted trying to please the perceived desires of others. Instead, they allow the light of the Divine to experience itself through them and it’s incredibly beautiful.

     Yesterday my life changed. Again. Each step we take up the ladder of consciousness opens our perception. Things shift, the world takes on new texture and now I find myself integrating this higher frequency.

     I was transported into such a state of Joy and Oneness that I found myself weeping with gratitude. All that played in my mind was “Thank you, God” as I found myself dancing in the presence of the Divine. I saw the beauty of my life and all the players in it from a new dimension – the perfection, the love and the gifts took on new meaning as I was given a glimpse of the future we will share.

     I went back and reread the last two Wow Moments that were written during the days I played with teachers from the Oneness University. The first was Witness the reflection of Love and the second was Whatever is experienced fully transforms into Joy. When we set an intention, do the work and allow, we receive what we have asked for. It’s challenging to utilize language to express what it’s like to expand so quickly and powerfully. Words, limiting things that they are, barely begin to touch the power of the Divine. All I can do at the moment is smile through tears of Joy.

There is nothing to be gained from making life harder than it needs to be, and yet we sometimes find ourselves doing just that. in the midst of chaos we often spin a bit further into confusion before we remember to breathe and go within.

The Divine puts in place the synchronicities which encourage your awakening and empowerment in order to allow you to fulfill your purpose in the physical world. When you open yourself to accept assistance and guidance, you create a space in which a transformation can occur. One of the greatest gifts you can offer yourself is to cultivate healthy detachment and trust. As we release any expected outcomes, we open ourselves to experience greater ease and joy on our path.

Say “Yes” to life. Whatever is experienced fully transforms into joy, while conversely, resistance slows the process. During your gratitude moments today, choose something and give it your full attention. Notice any thoughts that arise and pull yourself back into your experience. This awareness will open your heart and energy as you become the observer. Awareness is a process. These few moments connect you to Love.

You are a gift, dear one. You are Divine. Your sojourn here holds great purpose and life is waiting to be experienced by you.

Today my intention is to be grounded, centred and silent enough to connect with compassion. From there, anything is possible.

Last night I sat in the presence of Love. All those who seek greater understanding go through the process of learning how to find the source of love within. In this manner, authentic teachers are invaluable. They demonstrate the joy of awareness through their unique way of being in the world. When you find yourself responding favorably to someone whom you admire, remember that they are merely a reflection of you and begin to seek those same attributes within yourself. You will find that for which you seek.

The Divine wishes to support and assist as you ascend to the next level of awakening. Pay attention to the opportunities (sometimes disguised as challenges) you encounter which allow you to bring your spiritual knowledge into tangible manifestation.

Whatever life offers is exactly what is needed for your soul’s growth. Begin weaving the energy of greater awareness by watching how you respond to the Now. Whatever arises, allow it. Seek stillness and embrace your unique gifts and way of being in the world. This is the moment of transformation.

Today my intention is to open my heart chakra and expand into Love.