This world is a playground, a place of discovery, expansion and transformation. There are many, many ways to enlightenment and it’s important to remember that each soul has a specific purpose and a plan.

When you choose to drop judgment and engage in the present moment without commentary or opinion, a space of empowerment and insight is created. In that space, you can become the observer. Pay attention in such a way that you bring an energy of peace and compassion through your thoughts, words and actions (or conscious inaction).

When we speak with compassion, we share insight and knowledge. In judgment we share projections of our own imbalance and emotional wounds that require healing. When we choose to listen, we learn.

In every interaction, no matter how fleeting or profound, keep these thoughts in mind:

I honor your path
I bring an unprotected heart to our meeting place
I drink from your well
I hold no cherished outcome
I will not negotiate by withholding
I am not subject to disappointment

Today my intention is to be a source of compassion and kindness.

Life expresses itself through us in myriad ways. Some people feel drawn toward invention, creativity or making an impact on the world utilizing their gifts. They create tangible change in the world. Others seem much more quiet as they go about their lives. They find it hard to “fit in” and create a unique experience that provides independence and autonomy.

These quieter beings have an enlightened function – to be frequency holders of consciousness for the planet. By consistently bringing Presence into their experience through meditation, gratitude, positive interactions with others and mindfulness, they bring a sacred quality to life that impacts others in powerful ways.

No matter what you feel your role is, know that it is vitally important. By embracing your passions, you have an opportunity to bring love and light to the present moment. This creates a space in which transformation can occur.

Rather than seeking (and waiting) for perfection in some imagined future, bring awakened consciousness into your experience Now. This embodiment of higher energy is the freedom from suffering that you seek.

Today my intention is to remember that everyone and everything is my teacher.

“When faced with situations in which we see a wrong that needs to be addressed, we may never know with certainty what is the right thing to do. Nor can we ever fully control the outcome of our actions. Nonetheless, when we see such a wrong, as long as the heart is clear of the negativity of anger, we must do what we perceive is right. With the humility of uncertainty and the clarity of the wish to do no harm, we must not hold ourselves back in fear.”
~ Ezra Bayda

Bring an open heart to your meeting place. Honor whatever emotions arise knowing that they are part of your path of healing. Anxiety and distress are simply egoic patterns that add to the false narratives of the mind. Part of being awakened is consistently focusing on doing your own work and creating balance in your life. Mindfulness and awareness ensure that your actions will be empowered and clear, detached from a particular outcome.

Act with integrity, do your best, accept what is.

Each of us has an opportunity to plant seeds of love as we walk the path of transformation. To truly open to life we must release judgment and begin the change within.

Today my intention is to remember that the light of awareness transforms all that is observed.

Silence is more than the absence of noise. A living presence, it allows us to enter the temple of the Divine by journeying deep within ourselves. Very few people are comfortable in the space of infinite possibility. They seek diversion, distraction and become lost within the echos and mechanisms of the mind.

Learn to love the silence for it will connect you to all of existence and to your own inner truths. Light and insight are waiting to be discovered.

This moment is beautiful, fulfilling and poignant. When you immerse yourself within it, it becomes apparent that all you need is already here. Cease striving for a particular end result. Instead, find the completeness in the Now. Whatever you choose to do, however you choose to feel, do it completely and patiently. This immersion will bring about transcendence. Live every moment as if there is no other moment to come.

Today my intention is to remember that spiritual work is possible in one place… here and now.

We are constantly in the process of evolving. As you become more aware of the mechanisms of the ego, you’ll cultivate the ability to recognize when it has activated, rise above the stories and step into the role of conscious creator.

Your thoughts have great power. It’s important to remember that the mind is meant to be a tool, not the master of your experience. When your intention and words combine with the limitless potential of the Divine, you discover the realm of infinite possibility.

You have an opportunity to share your love, your joy and your laughter and in that sharing, discover the true measure of your own abundance.

When you live from the heart, love and bliss and compassion naturally arise and flow from you. Purposely activate the heart chakra through gratitude, meditation, being fully present and conscious acts of kindness.

Today my intention is to relax into my deepest truth. All experiences provide opportunities for me to learn and grow.

All of life is a spiral of experience and no point is better than any other. Every situation and circumstance allows us to process information based upon our level of consciousness. Every perspective is accurate and carries it’s own lesson for the observer. We are One. The only difference is the degree of awareness.

Our infinite universe has enough room for many different beliefs and viewpoints. No matter what you choose to experience, you’ll be able to find someone of the same mindset with whom to play. Together we create lessons that are intended to remind us of what we already know.

Life, and all it has to offer, provides opportunities for soul growth and exploration. As your perception expands into higher levels of consciousness, you’ll discover that everything leads back to love.

All paths are sacred and everyone grows at his or her pace. Enlightenment is an ongoing process for there are always new levels to explore.

Today my intention is to nurture myself. The love I am able to give is directed related to the love I have for myself.

Great moments of transformation are often preceded by times of emotional upheaval and turbulence. This shake-up of energy shatters old patterns and brings issues to the surface in such a way that they cannot be ignored. Once the dust settles and the process of rebuilding begins, we can determine what was strong enough to survive and utilize it as our new foundation.

The human condition is one of repetitive behavior. Collectively, we will often become stuck and require a thunderbolt to shake up the status quo of habit and limitation. Then we are forced to access personal empowerment in a way that quickly brings transformation.

As a spirit who is consciously on the path of awakening, see yourself as the calm beneath the storm. Be the loving witness without judgment, knowing that this is the moment to be a powerful example of peace. This quality of inner connectedness allows you to meet the silence of the universe. Let your life be your message.

“Times change, the world goes on changing, but the experience of silence, the joy of it, remains the same.”
~ Osho

Today my intention is to remember that bringing consciousness to my life situation is one of the greatest gifts I can give myself.

There is nothing more important than your state of consciousness in the present moment. Wherever you are, be there completely. Mastery is the act of taking personal responsibility for one’s own life and how we choose to experience what unfolds.

“You can always cope with the Now, but you can never cope with the future – nor do you have to. The answer, the strength, the right action, or the resource will be there when you need it, not before, not after.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Observe your self talk. The words, “I am…” create your reality. Step into your power by paying attention to how you complete that sentence throughout the day.

Should you find yourself in a challenging situation that makes you unhappy, realize that you have three choices: remove yourself from the situation, change it or accept it totally. Make a choice and then flow with what unfolds.

This morning I awoke with my two master teachers – Kizzy and Minky. With joyful excitement they pounced on the kitty and then ran to play outside while I stood in the limitless energy of a brand new day full of potential.

At the core of Presence is the realization that each of us is the master of our own experience. What are you thankful for today? The miracle of life is unfolding around you.

Observe your words and thoughts as well as those of people around you. You’ll discover that those who attach labels to things, people or situations become caught up in ego-generated stories and live a very shallow existence.

“Nonreaction to the ego in others is one of the most effective ways not only of going beyond ego in yourself but also of dissolving the collective human ego.” -Eckhart Tolle

You have the opportunity to bring higher consciousness to the Now. Begin with gratitude. Open to new ways of being that express your passion, inner wisdom and values. Then, let your life be your message.
 
Today my intention be joyously exuberant and in harmony with all of life.

Life mirrors our every thought. Consistent practice cultivates the art of being consciously present in the Now. This is how we gain access to the deeper dimensions of life. Acceptance provides the ability to see beyond the ebb and flow of experience to the space of infinite potential.

Most people seek freedom and joy in the future. For them, focus on the present moment brings them face to face with their own fear. So, to avoid facing what needs to be healed, they become lost in the daydream of desire.

Mindfulness is a choice that we make again and again throughout the journey. When you notice any unconsciousness that arises, simply observe the thoughts creating the story and realize that your awareness is expanding. Happiness that comes from within cannot be affected by outside events. This is pure freedom.
 
Today my intention is to hold all things in the loving embrace of my knowing.