Attachment creates misery.

“Disappointment is always a reminder that you’re still attached to something. Take that disappointment as opportunity to investigate and awaken.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Detachment is not apathy. It emerges from a conscious decision to surrender control in a given situation. The trick is to discover how to simultaneously set desires in motion yet maintain detachment regarding how they manifest in your experience. Often, we get too focused on controlling the “hows” and therefore lose sight of the magic that fills our lives.

There’s nothing wrong with having preferences; however, when those preferences crystallize into requirements, we suffer. Love your life. Enjoy the journey and choose to leave room for the Universe to surprise you.

When your energy is no longer utilized in trying to plan and control the future, it frees you to become fully immersed in the present moment. The actions you choose to take will have greater grace and ease as you allow events to unfold.

Today my intention is to act with integrity,
do my best and accept what is.

The rational mind should be utilized as a servant, not a master.

“There is a universal, intelligent life force that exists within everyone and everything. It resides within each one of us as a deep wisdom, an inner knowing. We can access this wonderful source of knowledge and wisdom through intuition, an inner sense that tells us what feels right and true for us at any given moment.”
~Shakti Gawain~

To live a passionate, awakened life, we must be willing to trust the messages we receive from the Universe. Sometimes we are called to jump into the unknown and if we stop to listen to the rational mind, we may miss a window of opportunity.

To cultivate your intuition, allow yourself to explore aspects of yourself that are less developed. If you are typically a person of action, practice waiting and listening. Spend time in nature or send your focus inward. If you are normally good at going with the flow while allowing the world to unfold, practice setting new things in motion. Don’t wait for your world to have an implosion before you practice new ways of being, you can grow without needing to manifest disruptive energy that forces you into new directions.

The intuition is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes and the easier it is to access. Pay attention to the rhythms of your soul and trust its knowledge to support your journey.

Today my intention is listen.

You are a unique expression of the Divine in human form.

“Love is the bridge between you and everything.”
~Rumi~

Can you embrace the sky? Do you hear the songs that sing your name in every moment? All of life celebrates your soul’s journey. Let your life be an infinite expression for that which cannot be defined. Allow miracles to work through you and for you, and be the change you wish to see in the world.

Something miraculous happens when we get out of the way and allow energy to flow through us into the present moment. We become pure channels for the love, light and laughter of the Universe. Look into the mirror and bless yourself today. See yourself through the eyes of love.

This is your moment to expand into your true potential. Pause and ask, “How can I bring the best version of myself to my life situation?” If you live the question, the answer will come.

Today my intention is to know that all is well. I choose to be loving, consistent, kind and compassionate.

Nothing is more important than your joy.

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow.”
~Rumi~

Having known sorrows, we can truly appreciate the value of joy. It becomes the spark that leads to new experience, the flame that guides us through the darkness and helps us to remember what is important in life. As awakening masters, we discover that joy lies even within the most challenging of life’s experiences; and, therefore, it becomes possible to tap into that infinite energy.

Joy is often found in the little things. Remember to breathe, look beyond the stories of the mind and recognize that happiness is at hand. It falls down upon you like rain from all dimensions. The entire Universe supports your awakening and you are surrounded by love.

Spiritual work should be serious but not somber. Be lighthearted, passionate and enthusiastic in the midst of your growth. Seek to be as innocent as a child on a grand adventure.

Today my intention is to scatter joy.

Sometimes a shake-up is required in order to shatter the ego’s grasp.

“Spiritual practice includes learning how to open-heartedly receive the shocks of life – the things you don’t like, the people who criticize you, the job that goes wrong, the partner that leaves, the health that fails you – whatever shakes you up.”
~Ezra Bayda~

Everything is an opportunity to awaken. When things seem to fall apart, your soul is attempting to pivot your direction, change your perception or simply assist in breaking you free from things, people or circumstances which no longer serve your growth. You can resist, insisting that you know better what is best for you, or you can trust that there’s a higher purpose in play and honor it by being open to the message.

At the higher states of consciousness we stop seeing things as “good” or “bad”. Life simply is what it is. The awakened soul seeks to cultivate inner mastery, and that can only be achieved through practice. No matter the situation, you can be empowered, magical, loving and courageous. See challenges as opportunities to discover the best in yourself.

Today my intention is to see life as my friend.

The world desperately needs you to be your authentic self.

“Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, ‘This is the real me,’ and when you have found that attitude, follow it.”
~William James~

There are many people in the world who expend incredible amounts of energy to fit in, look a certain way or please others. Often it seems there are just as many eagerly awaiting any opportunity to judge others, primarily because that’s easier than looking within and taking personal responsibility for their own experience.

Conscious living calls upon us to stand alone in our truth. The key is to find your own joy and then live it to the best of your ability. As you begin to embrace this vibrant, live-affirming energy, some around you may offer resistance. That’s OK. See resistance as a sign that you are making powerful and profound changes.

You chose to  incarnate now for a specific purpose. You are here to thrive, learn and awaken. When you live authentically, you teach by example. Your life becomes a way to demonstrate grace and empowerment in an often tumultuous world.

Today my intention is to keep things simple.

Allow room in your experience for the Universe to surprise you.

“With the courage of the soul, we don’t focus only on self-preservation, security, or safety; in fact, such courage compels us to risk our comfort and safety, and sometimes even our lives, as we act according to our most deeply held values. This kind of valor comes from a higher source and is the necessary ingredient for us to create a different dream.”
~Alberto Villoldo~

Create a perfect day. Upon awakening, step outside (or look outside if it’s exceedingly cold) and speak your gratitude out loud. The waves of energy expand from you and go out outward. This raises your vibrational frequency and declares to the Universe that you are willing to take responsibility for your own joy today. Take a moment to listen – to five birds sing, dogs barking, cars driving – and just be.

Make a point to bring mindfulness to your food choices. Slow down and ask yourself if something adds to your health and well-being or are your choices dictated by being in a rush and grabbing something out of habit.

Take a moment to set the stage for a day filled with amazing moments. Dress in a way that makes you feel joyful and empowered. Play music that uplifts or calms you – whatever awakens your inner grace.

Most importantly, allow the Universe to surprise you. Leave some space to breathe. Feel love. Say “Thank you.”

Today my intention is to allow this day to be a blessing in my life.

To live in harmony with life is to allow it to unfold without interference.

“Everything under heaven is a sacred vessel and cannot be controlled. Trying to control leads to ruin.
Trying to grasp, we lose.

Allow your life to unfold naturally.
Know that it too is a vessel of perfection.”
~Lao-tzu~

The mind is concerned only with the past and the future.
The heart lives Now.

“A life of equanimity and appreciation is lived in the immediacy of the present – not in the mind.”
~Ezra Bayda~

You are meant to thrive, to love and to awaken.

“We are always standing on the crossroads from where an infinite number of paths emerge… As the individual becomes more and more conscious, his ability to choose becomes more and more profound.”
~Osho~