You are changing the world. Every life you touch shifts in response to your unique energy. Each of us has an opportunity to love, to be expansive, inclusive, joyful and compassionate. Standing strong and confident in the light of your true nature allows the Divine to work through you in miraculous ways. Even a smile, heartfelt and genuine, can awaken the light in those around us.

Everything is energy. Surround yourself with uplifting books, music, people, ideas and art. Be inspired by those who live awakened lives and purposely choose to be inspirational to others. This is the moment of transformation and you are a blessing.

The light of consciousness transforms all that it shines upon. When we turn to face our fears and look at them objectively, their hold upon us begins to lessen. We can transform them by embracing the present moment with gratitude and gentleness.

The words scared and sacred are identical except for a slight shift in perception. Similarly, fear can become a vibrant breakthrough by shifting our view. You have the power to transform your world.

Practice fearlessness. When fear arises, say “fear is here” or “my ego is in fear mode…” rather than saying “I am afraid.” This simple choice allows you to see it more clearly rather than reaffirming it.

Some people surround themselves with others, create busy lives or keep the tv on in the background rather than being alone with their thoughts. Cultivate the ability to be comfortable with yourself. Observe how life supports you. Bless the sun as it shines upon you, the water that nourishes you, the air that gives you life. The Divine is touching your life in countless ways.

In the present moment there is no regret, there is no worry. Only infinite possibility. What we choose to think dictates our state of happiness. What if you decided to greet each moment with only the willingness to experience it as it is with no mental construct? You would free yourself from the bondage of the mind.

Seek to bring stillness into your daily experience. Periodically throughout the day, check in with your body. Notice whether you feel tense or stressed or if you are able to simply enjoy the task at hand. It can be surprising how often we discover that the ego has subtly crept in to create dissatisfaction, when in reality, all is well.

Everything unfolds in the way that is most appropriate for your spiritual growth. As you awaken to your true, infinite nature, you’ll become a source of kindness and consistency, a space of peace in an ever-changing world.

When you release expectation and simply take responsibility for your own joy in this moment, you create space for a new quality of peace and stillness in your experience. From this level of awareness it’s easier to slow down and remain balanced, even when swimming in the depths of emotional waters.

So many are running. Every day is a race from one task to another, attending to the demands and illusions of what is important rather than tending to the needs of the heart. Conversely, when you approach your physical experience with passion, balance and joy, you’ll discover that life actually flows more easily. Time seems to slow. Tasks become manageable because your experience is always a reflection of your inner state of consciousness.

Follow your inner guidance and remember that truth speaks in whispers while the ego is loud and repetitive. You’ll know you’re trusting yourself when you feel balanced, whole and peaceful. Your journey is unlike any other. Give expression to your passion and your joy.

Your journey is your own. Honor it as sacred. Begin with kindness toward yourself. As you move toward greater awareness, your consciousness expands, allowing you to see things differently than those who are deeply rooted in the ego-driven world.

All aspects of the path of awakening are sacred. Those who are Young Souls must behave as Young Souls do – focused upon power, greed and control. Mature Souls seek to balance the lifetimes of greed by giving to their families or communities and healing the world. Old Souls, having lived many lifetimes, have a different perception. They seek only to clear karma, teach others and prepare for the next levels of existence. No soul age is better than any other. All must coexist in a tapestry of collective awakening.

Choose to step outside of judgment and drama. Drop any self-criticism that arises by recognizing it as sabotage by the ego. While these mental movements create limitation, they are not you. Aligning yourself with your true Divine nature will bring a blissfulness and freedom to your life experience.

We learn through contrast. The mind projects ego-driven thoughts onto a situation creating illusions of lack, blockage or entrapment. The awakening soul learns to recognize these projections as they occur and consciously looks deeper.

Any distress that arises is your spiritual work. What happens when you choose to view a challenging situation as your path or an opportunity to awaken? Everything! This approach opens up worlds of possibilities.

Everyone and everything is playing a role in your soul’s growth and you can take any approach to awakening that you wish – accelerated or immersive. If you miss a lesson, it will come back around. Once you master a lesson, you’ll have an opportunity to put it into practice. Could you recognize how patient, loving or forgiving you have become if life didn’t provide opportunities to cultivate those attributes?

Your heart seeks only to awaken. Embrace everything as a path to freedom.

The human experience is a paradoxical one. We learn through emotion and yet often struggle to manage and express our emotions in healthy ways. By bringing Presence into your experience of the Now, you can become the observer. Notice how you feel, whether in response to events in your own life, world events or your vision of the future, and honor your feelings. Move as quickly as you can into the heart-driven knowledge that there is a blessing inherent in every situation.

You are a child of light. You are safe, loved, supported and guided each and every step of the way. Recognize the importance of creating inner harmony and consciously acting from a space of personal integrity. As an old soul, your perception will likely be far different from that of the masses. This is a vital aspect of your spiritual growth. You can hold space while playing a role in the awakening consciousness of the planet. Act with integrity, do your best, accept what is.

It’s easy to be Zen when sitting in meditation, spending quiet moments in nature or surrounding yourself with people whose beliefs completely align with yours. It’s a bit more challenging to remain in a state of peace when facing someone in the grip of anger, dealing with the intensity of modern life or when finding yourself triggered by things you had thought long healed.

Our spiritual journey is accelerated when we bring a sense of inner awareness and consciousness into whatever the present moment has to offer. Rather than only setting aside specific moments for your enlightenment, scatter them all throughout your day. View consciousness as important as breathing until it becomes second nature. These moments of deep connection align you with the miraculous beauty of life.

Periodically look around you and choose to fall in love. Look within and honor yourself and your expression of the Divine as sacred. Open the crown chakra to receive the love, light and laughter of the Universe.  You are the bridge between the physical world and the infinite. Seeing this clearly is enlightenment.