Your job is not to seek to change the world, but only to seek to awaken. When we create a space of inner balance and awareness, we bring a new paradigm to our experiences. The changes we experience are not really changes at all, but a rediscovery of our truth and potential by releasing all the barriers to love that we carry.

Many people struggle with the concept of forgiveness – not because forgiveness is distasteful, but because they have become too identified with the ego-driven story of victimhood. A part of the mind cannot fathom the freedom and empowerment that awaits and clings to the known rather than exploring all the life-affirming nuances that spiritual healing has to offer.

Imagine a life unencumbered by regrets about the past or worry about the future. Imagine joy and contentment filling every layer of your being – every cell, thought, memory and dream. Immerse yourself in the present moment and seek joy Now. Everything else will take care of itself.

Animals choose to incarnate as our helpers and act as guides, reminding us how to stay present and love unconditionally. They have a reincarnational series of seven lifetimes as one species and often develop deep connections with a particular human as he or she walks the path of transformation. Each animal remembers all prior lifetimes completely and will often manifest fears and preferences that it adopted in past lives. This helps to give the more advanced animals their special personalities.

When you have a special bond with a beloved pet, it brings added layers of dimension to your life and spiritual growth. They often remind us the importance of taking the time to enjoy the warmth of the sun, to release our worries and play a little and demonstrate the power of unconditional love when we need it most.

Everything and everyone is your teacher. Pay attention to the lessons that unfold in your experience through the love, nurturing, loss, healing and emotional connections that you experience. Honor the sacredness of all beings that cross your path by living with an open heart.

When your plans fall apart, when people leave your life, when you’re left standing alone in the midst of upheaval… it only means that room is being prepared for something amazing to happen. Resist nothing.

In such situations, the unawakened become lost in the ‘should-have-beens’ and drop into victim consciousness. The ego creates a story that entraps them in a repetitive pattern of pain and frustration.

Conversely, those who have learned to create inner balance utilize the tools they have acquired on the path of transformation and begin the process of healing. They are motivated by faith and operate from the premise that all things work toward their highest good.

Expansion requires us to drop the things which no longer serve our growth. It allows us to step into empowerment and flow with the movement of life. From there, anything is possible.

Each of us views life through filters which are created by our thoughts and beliefs. Events occur and are interpreted based upon one’s level of consciousness. Observe those around you today and you will witness patterns emerging. The patterns will clearly show what that person is working on as part of their soul’s awakening.

As Colin Tipping says, “If you spot it, you got it!” What we see is a projection of something within us or we would not recognize it. So, perhaps you observe someone who brings heightened drama to his or her experiences. As you see this pattern clearly, you begin to notice moments where your ego creates extra drama in your own life. The person who has acted as your reflection as served a valuable purpose in raising your awareness.

As limiting thoughts and beliefs are released, the world is transformed. This is because of the new filter of perception that comes from viewing life from the higher levels of consciousness. New patterns will emerge and new lessons will be learned as each step forward brings you greater wisdom and enlightenment.

Choose to begin each day with Gratitude. Step outside and commune with the Divine for a few moments. Speak out loud everything for which you are grateful. This has a two-prong effect: it declares to the Universe that you are willing to take responsibility for your own state of consciousness and it raises your vibration to a level of empowerment.

You have the ability to determine how your day will unfold. Conversely, when one awakens and immediately frets about what needs to be done, watches the news or jumps into a frenzy of activity or stress, it can be challenging to create a space of inner awareness – the rest of the day is often spent just trying to keep up.

You are a master in the process of awakening. Each moment is an opportunity to dance in the love, light and laughter of the Divine. Be a source of kindness – both to yourself and to others knowing that all will fall into place in the perfect way at the perfect time.

There are always new levels to explore. As we awaken, the world around us is transformed. All change begins within and as we reach new levels of understanding, our perception expands outward, affecting our words and thoughts, expectations and desires.

When you choose to utilize simplicity, patience and compassion within your life situation, it automatically brings greater mindfulness to the present moment. We find healthier ways of interacting with one another, we make decisions that add to our joy rather than detract from it and we seek Oneness.

All that you seek is already within you. Peace, contentment, fulfillment and happiness are choices that we make every day. You have the power to create the life of your dreams – and it begins Now.

When energy gets blocked for too long, it begins to appear as a body symptom. The correlation between mind and body is to provide another tool for healing. Stress, and all that it entails, directs your energy into a fight or flight mode which leads to imbalance.

Actively observe how you approach the present moment and treat yourself with love. Without judgement, use any and all tools at your disposal to create a quiet space of healing. When fearful, take some sort of conscious action. When doubting your value, purposely cease judging yourself so harshly and focus on speaking to yourself with kindness and compassion.

Create positive habits in your daily experience. Old channels of energy can be redirected through conscious effort. You can create powerful and positive changes in your life, and it begins with what you choose to say and the energy that you send out into the Universe.

The source of all transformation resides within you. In the space between thought resides pure potential.

How do you define success? Is it tied to a number in your bank account, the achievement of a particular goal or how others see you? For many, the answer is yes; however, life is simply an ebb and flow of experience and the spiritual seeker learns that success on the inner plane is the only true measure of lasting satisfaction.

Maturity comes through experience. By embracing both the highs and the lows of everything life has to offer, we discover a greater depth of being. Happiness, fulfillment, passion, mindfulness and joy create a flow of abundance that can never be taken from you.

Your thoughts dictate your experience. Make room for movement forward in your life by creating a space in which a transformation can occur. Life will rise up to meet you, often in unexpected ways.

Empowerment is the ability to recognize the myriad choices that are available in any given moment. We can accept or reject, love or judge, dissolve into anger or open to new ideas. This is a free will Universe – your thoughts and beliefs create what you choose to experience in every moment.

Knowing this, focus upon what you wish to draw into your realm rather than putting your precious energy into perceived blockages, frustrations or problems. When you seek the gift in any given situation, you will surely discover it. In the process, that willingness opens the door into new areas of experience and allows you to discover unknown facets of your own strength and beauty.

Be at peace within yourself and let your life be your message.

Life is a dance of new beginnings. It offers us the opportunity to explore through personal experience as a means of learning compassion. Moments of awakening shift our perception and build a momentum of expanding spiritual awareness.

Consider how much you have learned in this lifetime so far. Periodically take the time to assess your own evolution and honor the strength which has been tempered by the challenges you have faced and overcome. Beyond the illusion, deeper than the voice of ego and more expansive than anything you can imagine, lies the infinite source of your true nature.

See yourself as a miracle. Be a loving witness to all that unfolds with the understanding that everything in your life has one purpose – to assist you in your awakening.  Your inner guidance supports you each and every step of the way. When you choose to consciously confront your own shadows, you’ll discover that you emerge strengthened and transformed with a deeper understanding of the Divine.