Be willing to receive the gifts that life has to offer.

“I handle all my experiences with wisdom, love and ease.”
~Louise Hay~

Take care to bring higher conscious to your interactions. Even those who are challenging may be bearers of wisdom, bringing messages from the Divine. Seek to examine your own shadow when confronted with unconscious behavior, for every encounter is meant to help you have greater understanding and plays a specific role in your awakening.

Sometimes new pathways beckon. A chance meeting, someone or something prompts you to pivot your direction, a message changes your point of view… all these gifts direct us into new areas of exploration.

Expect the unexpected. Your soul is ready to experience the healing powers of love. Nourish yourself and recognize the Divine within you. This will help you to recognize the Divine in others and in the world around you.

We live in a playground of consciousness.

“Divine peace and love surround me and dwell in me. I trust the process of life.”
~Louise Hay~

Transformation comes through new thinking and new experiences. No matter what arises, we must choose whether we will respond in the same old way or seek the gifts that await in the unknown. It’s easy to create a comfortable life based upon long-held beliefs and things we have deemed safe. Life becomes a series of repeating experiences that we eventually master; however, fear can hold us back from exploring new ideas in the playground of consciousness.

Repetitive experiences do not challenge the soul enough to expand. Only by taking a risk and entering the unknown can we awaken new dimensions of love. The soul longs for adventure, yet the mind shrinks from it.

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.”
~Denis Waitley~

Life will present you with thousands of opportunities today. See how many times you can purposely respond differently, bringing the best version of yourself to your interactions. How much love can you access in the present moment? How much grace can you display in the face of opposition? There are no limits…

You decide where your energy flows.

“No person, place or thing has any power over me, for I am the only thinker in my mind.”
~Louise Hay~

Carl Yung taught “What you resist not only persists, but will grow in size.” Always focus your attention and intention upon what you desire to experience rather than what you seek to avoid. The mind creates neuro pathways when thoughts repeat. These pathways direct energy over and over until it becomes a fissure in the aura.

With conscious intent we can heal the habitual mental patterns that once reinforced repetitive circumstances. Acceptance allows us to create a new flow of energy that opens the doorway to higher levels of consciousness. See any old wounds as places where the light of the Divine can enter you. That is their purpose. As you transform your thoughts, the world around you is transformed.

Your purpose is to awaken, to expand, to experience joy. Begin with acceptance, seeing what is without judgment or blame. From there, you have the ability to focus your intention in order to break free from limiting circumstances. All decisions should be made from the vibration of love rather than from resistance or fear. The higher your vibration, the more options you can recognize and access.

The living fire of awareness burns away that which is no longer needed.

“Freedom and change are in the air. I discard old ideas.”
~Louise Hay~

Awareness is a living flame that burns within you. It burns away ego, greed, possessions, desire, expectation and limitation… and when all is gone, what remains? Only the light of pure potential.

Often we carry a debilitating fear of loss within us. We cling to things, people and ideas that hold us back from experiencing freedom. We are afraid to take a risk and can get lost in inaction. Only through purging can we allow wholeness and passion to shine through.

Imagine an exquisite work of art left forgotten in a dark corner. Over the years dust has built up, things have been piled around it and people pass it by without knowing its true value. And one day, in comes someone who knows what to look for. She can see through the muck and is excited to gently clear away the build-up. Slowly, the piece is returned to its natural glory. It is lit and lovingly displayed for all to enjoy and perhaps inspires others to see the potential for beauty around them.

You are the work of art. Your awareness is the art lover. Your spirit is the witness.

Honor every path as sacred, regardless of how it may appear.

“My heart forgives and releases. Inner peace is my goal.”
~Louise Hay~

We view each person with whom we interact through perceptions created by our own beliefs and experiences. This often leads to thoughts of judgment, expectation and projection as our filters distort the reality of the other. Demanding that others change to serve our perceived needs is a sure recipe for attachment and disappointment.

As an awakening soul, you have the ability to see through these ego generated messages and interpretations. Recognize that differences are designed to help you explore new aspects of yourself. Acceptance allows us to drop our walls of protection as we interact with those who grace our lives. You are safe. You are loved. You are right where you need to be, as are we all.

Celebrate growth. Release and allow others to learn their own lessons (or not). Tend to your own state of consciousness bringing love and compassion to your life experience. You can enter the silence of inner grace and peace, not by trying but by allowing.

Share your unique gifts and vision with the world.

“I constantly have new insights and new ways of looking at the world.”
~Louise Hay~

Each of us is responsible for our own joy. Once we become aware of that concept, our experiences begin to change and that transformation flows through each and every aspect of our lives.

This moment provides a choice. You can accept or reject what appears. You can struggle or release. You can create walls of protection or delve into the playground of infinity. There is nothing to limit your potential.

If you occasionally feel bound by the constricting perception of unhappiness, know that you have the ability to immediately shift your thoughts and energy in a way that will set you free.

What harms one, harms all. What frees one, frees all. Attending to your own state of consciousness enhances the peace of the world in amazing ways. Begin within and expand outward.

Baby steps spark miracles.

“I expect my life to be good and joyous and it is.”
~Louise Hay~

Yesterday I stood in the sunshine and enjoyed a gentle breeze that honored me with its presence. Breathing slowly I attuned myself to the world around me – birds singing, leaves rustling, dogs barking and the sound of cars in the distance. In that moment all time seemed to stop. I felt loved and supported by mother earth. It is simple to tap into that healing energy whenever I need a moment to recharge.

Periodically remind yourself to savor the peace of the present moment. Even in the midst of movement and chaos, it is there waiting for you. The easiest point of access is conscious breath. You are right where you need to be. Embrace this moment and celebrate the 10,000 miracles that surround you.

Life created you to be fulfilled. Joy is your birthright and awakening is your purpose.

You are beautiful.

“I am unlimited in my wealth. All areas of my life are abundant and fulfilling.”
~Louise Hay~

Empty yourself of the things that block your light. Beyond the stories of the ego, beyond perceived mistakes and crystallized beliefs, lies the infinite, loving energy of the Divine.

Life is simply a series of opportunities to observe and release the heavy energies of limitation. Simply observe yourself without judgment or expectation. Discard what you no longer need and embrace what brings you joy.

Awakening is a process. There are moments of breakthrough, new vision, empowerment and freedom, sometimes followed by resistance, apathy and the resurgence of old patterns. Don’t allow the ego to tell you that it’s all for naught – you are not broken or wrong. Instead, focus upon the light which shines from within, illuminating the garden of your soul, heart and spirit. You are a master in the process of awakening.

Allow joy to guide you and open your consciousness to the expansion of life. Be gentle with yourself as you grow and change.

Imagine a life that is filled with messages from the Divine.

“I view all experiences as opportunities for me to learn and grow.”
~Louise Hay~

Take a deep slow breath, close your eyes and imagine….

Imagine that you are safe. Feel the healing powers of the earth with each and every step you take.

Imagine that you are surrounded by love and that you can easily recognize and understand the messages from the Divine in the world around you.

Imagine that there are no wrong choices. Each path simply leads to a different type of experience – any of which will lead you exactly where you need to be in order to learn and grow.

Imagine that it is easier than ever before to be present. See yourself basking in the beauty of a day filled with unlimited possibility and discovery and walk forward in faith that all is well.

Now realize that whatever you imagine already exists and you can live this truth Now.

Stillness is inner peace

“When I find harmony and balance in my mind, I find it in my life.”
~Louise Hay~

When the mind is still, a profound difference is felt in every aspect of your experience. Going inward allows you to touch this new kind of silence and align yourself with Presence. Cultivate the ability to stop the invasive flow of thought and practice bringing a sense of stillness to your life situation.

True peacefulness cannot be disturbed. Even in the midst of chaos and movement, you will bring a sense of empowerment and balance that is immeasurable.

The ego desires distraction and creates diversion. It occupies moments of stillness with thoughts that bring up old stories, cultivates fear and sparks needless movement. Observe what happens when you move into stillness – truth and light and love await.

You can step our of thousands of years of human conditioning. Bring your awareness within. Let stillness be the basis of your words and actions.

“Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is – no matter what form it takes – you are still, you are at peace.”
~Eckhart Tolle~