Monday,
March 6, 2010: Sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness yields the biggest memory of the
day. Whether you are on the receiving end, or the gracious benefactor - "giving" generates an energy like
no other. Look for openings today and give, give, give. A day filled with generosity is never regretted.
Friday,
March 5, 2010: Abundant health, vitality, prosperity, and joy - this is my
wish for you. Focus on "abundance" today and celebrate it's presence in your life. Fix your thoughts on
abundance and you will attract this energy like a magnet to steel. Thoughts shape form and reflect our reality.
Have a magnificent day!
Thursday, March 4, 2010: What is your personal code, what
standard do you insist upon? Do the "right thing" today. Focus on behavior that promotes positive living.
Speak the truth calmly and clearly, stand up for someone whose voice is not as strong, be an example of loving kindness in
your home and community. There are some who do not like the words "right and wrong" and feel that there is only
"what is and what is not." I disagree. This is not about judgment, it is however about honor and conviction
of purpose. You make a difference, you are unique - especially when you are authentic.
Wednesday,
March 3, 2010: Anger must ultimately yield to grace or it becomes a very destructive energy. Making
the choice to diffuse anger by calming the physical and emotional body is a transformational decision. Today, if anger
surfaces, be aware that you have a choice - you can respond with grace.
Tuesday,
March 2, 2010: When most of us think of the word "obedient," we experience a rather
unpleasant taste in our mouth. Just for today, let's consider giving this word it's weighty due. Are you
obedient to your heart, your soul, and your true purpose? Are you listening to the call of your Spirit? Are
you dutifully complying with the beat of your Soul's purpose? We hear that "small still voice" each and every
day....listen more deeply today and be obedient to the wisdom which beckons you listen.
Monday, March
1, 2010: We have a finite amount of time on Earth; realizing this gives you an "edge."
Acknowledging the fact that we are only in this lifetime for a limited time, means we need to be efficient with how we
spend it. Today, practice doing what you love, and loving what you do. Approach what remains of this 24-hour
block of time with grace, enthusiasm, and efficiency. You will never be sorry, as you lay your head down, that you spent
this day well.
Friday, February 26, 2010: Long ago
you dreamt of the future....and here it is! You are here now at the place you hoped you would one day arrive - The Future.
You may have achieved the goals you set for yourself, or perhaps you didn't. Today is a new day and you can regroup
and recommit yourself to your aspirations. Your future is alive and so is your past. Embrace the lessons, the
past is what got you here. The important thing to remember is that your life is happening in this moment. It's
fine to dream about the future, but you must always return to the gift of "now." We must continually
remind ourselves to live in the present until it finally becomes a habit to do so.
Thursday,
February 25, 2010: Humor is pivotal to compassionate living, it is a true act of loving kindness.
When we approach life with a certain "lightness," that energy permeates every environment we enter. Humor
connects us; whether we are loved ones or strangers, we all respond to humor - it is the Universal language of enlightened
Spirituality. Laugh and smile today...Because you can!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010:
Today will either become a memory, or be forgotten all together; this is the nature of the mind.
When we are conscious of this...we connect with "choice." Mindfulness leads us from robotic habit into actualized
living. Embrace your capacity to be awake and aware of your experiences today. Perhaps tomorrow you will take
pleasure in the memory of today.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010: Step into your position of true power. Today, I am thinking of Peter Pan and his desperate attempts
to reconnect with his shadow. Peter knew that as long as he was disconnected from it, he couldn't possibly be whole.
Focus on joining together your positive elements; by doing this, you will create a stronger, more congruent whole, and
therein lies impenetrable power.
Monday, February 22, 2010: To
find "Delight" in one's life is to connect with synthesis. When we combine all the elements of our lives and
place energy toward creating a cohesive whole, we find true harmony. You will find love and lasting joy in your quest
for harmony. Harmonious people generate magnificent lives, you are a "delight"....enjoy your day!
Friday,
February 19, 2010: In the stillness there is power. In the quiet there
is strength. Take the necessary time to retreat and connect with your Sacred Center. We must return to the calm
after periods of haste. There is an ebb and flow to life...activity and inactivity. Take the time to rest your
Soul and rejuvenate; it is imperative to your overall health and well-being.
Thursday, February 18, 2010:
Have the courage today to speak kindly even when you want to do the opposite, to perform tasks
with unconditional love even if you abhor it, and to be the person who can be respected and admired even if you don't
believe it yourself. Stand up today and be the example God knows you can be. It takes courage to live authentically
- you are strong enough to do this. Sometimes we need to "play the part" before we can truly embrace the position.
Have the kind of day you will always remember; "those days" are born from brilliant choices.
Wednesday,
February 17, 2010: Release yourself from the bondage of fear. Don't allow anxiety about
tomorrow or the next day to control your thoughts. Life is happening right now and the future will take care of itself.
Let your mind rest in the certainty that all shall be well. There is a delicate dance between taking proactive steps
now and having faith in the natural unfolding of time. The challenges you face are temporary. Today,
invite your mind to be consumed with positive awareness, this is the "seat of miracles."
Tuesday,
February 16, 2010: Imagine that you are a tightrope walker. Walking the tightrope in complete
balance gives you great joy and a sense of unparalleled accomplishment. Below you to the left is your "work"
and to the right is "play." You hold a long bar in your hands to steady yourself as your cross the expanse
of rope ahead. If you lean too far to the left or right, you make yourself vulnerable and could fall. But when
you walk calmly and hold the bar steady; your balance is a thing of beauty, pride, and accomplishment. Maintain balance
today, do not neglect either aspect of your life; enjoy the harmony you create...this is your life to do with as you choose.
Friday,
February 10, 2010: The cornerstone of Grace is flexibility. When I am flexible in my daily
life, all things flow with much more ease and fluidity. Train yourself to know when to smile and allow for the unexpected
to unfold as it should. Be flexible this weekend and open yourself to the delight of synchronicity...there are no accidents...only
Divine happenstance.
Thursday, February 9, 2010: A message
of joy to you today, joyful is the day! Embrace the energy of true joy, especially if you aren't feeling particularly
"joyful!" Let a smile cross your lips, lift a song of praise to the heavens. Today....is a new day,
fresh with possibilities. Smile, you are alive.
Wednesday, February 8, 2010:
Surrender today to your highest self. Allow all doubt, resistance, and burden to dissolve into
the Great Comforter of All that Is. Melt into the awareness that there is a larger plan and you are an important part
of it. Allow yourself to rest, trust, and know that all is well.
Tuesday,
February 7, 2010: We all have within us a certain inherent "power." Some of us
know our power very well and ignore it; while others use it negatively. Today, identify your power in one word such
as: humor, compassion, sincerity, or humility. Your power is the looking glass through which you view the world. The
"seat of power" is the attribute we were born with, and when used properly it propels us in a postive direction.
Power is far more than strength and true power never manipulates....it exemplifies.
Monday,
February 6, 2010: Look at the world through the eyes of an adventurer today! Every
task, no matter how mundane, can reveal lessons you knew nothing of yesterday. Each conversation, every interaction, can
bring forth a new song within your soul. Rejoice and enjoy your adventures today! The greatest "treks"
are here and now - in this moment.
Friday, February 5, 2010:
Practice evolved communication skills this weekend. Elevate your communication to an art
form. Pay close attention to the words you speak, the way you touch, and the skill with which you write. The world is
in need of better communicators, now more than ever before. Be a part of the positive flow, and express peace through your
offerings, whether they are in word or deed. Bless yourself and those around you with skillful, loving, and artful communication.
Thursday,
February 4, 2010: Patience is more than endurance. It is being able to respond with grace when
the world around you is anything but that! The more success you have at transforming impatience, the greater your success
will be at remaining calm. Take small steps today if need be, grow your wings. Soon, you will fly through each day -
strong, sound, stable, and secure in your "patience."
Wednesday,
February 3, 2010: Many of us suffer with something I call the "over-complexity syndrome."
Our lives have become so complicated that one task seems to flow right into the next, day after day. It is imperitive to connect
with the most sincere, honest, and uncomplicated elements in our lives that bring us true joy. These moments are not scheduled
or manipulated. They are spontaneous and a result of placing ourselves in circumstances within our own environment that provide
us with simple and uncomplicated opportunites to experience true joy. You make time for everything else in your life, make
the time to enjoy the simple pleasures that surround you also.
Tuesday,
February 2, 2010: Are you healed? Do you feel sound in your mind,
body, and spirit? We are living beings and therefore our energy and wellness fluctuates daily. We must learn how
to be consistently well "within." When the Spirit is well, mind and body follow suit. Address what needs
healing today, love yourself.
Monday, February 1, 2010: It is the
first day of a new month! Take a few moments today to become clear about the month ahead. "Clarity" is defined
as a quality or condition of being clear. When we are "clear" we become greater vehicles of our desires. Clarity
helps to define our direction and purpose, it yields immeasurable gifts. Do yourself a great service today and gain clarity
over your position and purpose in the month ahead, then you can set the intention...and remember...all things are
possible when we embrace the energy of Intention.
Friday, January 29, 2010: Confront your uncertainty, fear, and intimidation today; be Courageous. When doubt fills your mind,
replace it with courage. Be loyal to yourself and your heartfelt beliefs. Let not opposition or fear of reprisal stop you
from advancing your True Soul's Purpose. Today...Be true to yourself...Be courageous in your convictions.
Thursday,
January 28, 2010: You have the power to shift your mood and alter the outcome of your day. You
can change the energy around you with one simple act...Smile. The energy that a smile creates is transformational, positive,
uplifting, and unique. Smile at some who is experiencing difficulty and watch the shift within them. Smile for yourself
when you are feeling anxious, stressed, or hopeless. If you smile enough in your life, you will move your thoughts toward
a more enlightened stance, thereby attracting to you all that you desire. Smile You Are Alive!
Wednesday, January
27, 2010: Embrace the energy of Honesty today. You may think that being completely honest will
cause you or someone close to you pain. However, when honesty is approached with compassion and sensitivity...it is a true
offering of love. When we are honest with ourselves and those around us, we offer genuine and authentic versions of ourselves.
Honesty promotes better living and wiser choices. Listen to your heart today and be honest.
Tuesday,
January 26, 2010: You will never be happy if you cannot dwell peacefully in the present moment.
This moment is where life is happening. You may live another day, or you may not. You can plan for tomorrow, but
you must not place all your energy there. Today....you are alive. Celebrate and wake up to the wonders around
you.
Monday, January 25, 2010: Forgiveness is like the tide. Daily events bring memories crashing to the shore; sometimes we aren't
adept enough to realize our agitation has been triggered by a painful/unforgiven event from the past. When we become
skilled at recognizing our emotions, we can let the tide carry the residue of sadness and resentment away. Don't assume
that it will not return at some point, but instead celebrate that in this moment...you have been victorious. In this
way, you will be ever more able to release....the next time a large wave crashes over your bow.
Friday, January
22, 2010: There is a stirring in every heart, a longing within, to do what you were put on this
earth to do. Many will say, "I don't know what that one thing is." This tells me you haven't been silent
long enough to hear the stirring of your heart...the longing of your soul. What are you waiting for? Are you waiting
for someday....Someday when you have the time, or the money, or the courage? "Someday" is here, it has arrived
- embrace it, own it, recognize it. You are strong enough to realize your purpose in every way.
Thursday,
January 21, 2010: Contrary to everything our culture would like you to believe....keeping yourself
in perpetual motion is not good for the Soul. As a matter of fact, it is damaging. Make yourself stop and rest!
You may find you are surprised about how much you need to "stop." Many of us think we do not have the time
to do this, but your life is moving at lightning speed - and if you do not stop - it will stop you. When we practice
the Art of Stillness, we get more adept at being still within. As we advance our skill level, we can become
more peaceful and happier, even when we are driving 75 miles per hour down the highway of life. Be still today for a
few moments and allow yourself to dwell in peacefullness, therein lies true happiness and fulfillment.
Wednesday, January
20, 2010: Divisiveness causes profound discord, this we know. The inability to come
together and hear one another's point of view without creating discord in our homes and communities is a poison. At
least once today....push yourself to respond differently when faced with opposition. Respond rather than react.
Tuesday, January
19, 2010: Do you have a practice in place to assist you when you feel frustrated? Perhaps
you have lost your patience and are about to say something unkind. Today's tip is, "walk it off." Breathe
and walk. Before you speak in anger, remove yourself from the situation and take a walk, even if it is a very short
one. Walk and Breathe. That's all you have to do. Allow yourself a few moments to be comforted by the
movement of your body and breath - in harmony. Let the energy of this practice soothe the discontent within. Then...and
only then...can you return to the situation with calm authority and take care of things with skilled intent.
Monday, January
18, 2010: Do you have a dream? What is it? Acknowledge the dream you hold within, visualize yourself
acheiving it, put into place the elements which will support you in realizing that dream. Follow these steps and you will
not only walk in the footprints of those great souls who have gone before you - but you will forge your own path as well. Nobody
else can make the difference you can make. Today we celebrate the life of a man who not only "Had a dream,"
but was also courageous enough to fulfill it.
Friday, January 15, 2010:
Today's tip is....figure out which areas in your life have unfinished business. Pick something to "finish"
this weekend! Choose something that you have been putting off out of fear, laziness, or anger. Single out that
one thing and then address it. Whether it means a phone call, a letter, a personal visit, or some time spent in reflection
and prayer. Find forgiveness, celebrate your freedom, and move forward. The only way to embrace a healthy future
is through the practice of forgiving the past.
Thursday, January 14, 2010:
There are many things we can do each day to contribute to the overall sense of well-being, safety, and
satisfaction in the world. Open your heart to charitable kindness today. Do something unexpected and loving for a loved one...and
a stranger. Two acts of unconditional love today...that is the challenge....that is the suggestion...you will reap far more
than you sow.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010: When natural
disasters occur, we often feel helpless. We see images of people suffering deeply and feel great compassion and sadness
for their plight. Our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti are suffering greatly right now. There are many concrete
things that the American people and others around the world will do to supply medical care and other essentials...but for
most of us, today we will live our lives, and there is really only one thing we can do. Do not discount the power and
breadth of this one thing. "Pray." Pray with your whole heart and soul; pray with the heartfelt desire
that help will come, and lives will mend. Dedicate the warm cup of coffee you drink to those who are suffering.
Offer up the warm meal you enjoy to those who have died. Give of yourself in this way - not out of guilt - but with
full awareness that it does make a difference. Our prayers and positive thoughts uplift the burden carried by so many.
Tuesday, January
12, 2010: Go about your day with an enthusiastic Spirit! The effort it takes to be
negative is far greater than the effort it takes to be positive. If you are feeling resistant in carrying out a particular
task today, stop for a moment, take a deep breath and smile. Rededicate yourself to the well-being of your family, your
friends, your community, and yourself. Connect with why you do what you do. Be enthusiastic.....You Are Alive.
Monday,
January 11, 2010: Embrace the energy of "kindness" today. It is easy to say, but quite
challenging at times to accomplish. "Kind" by definition is: "Of a generous or warm-hearted nature. To
show sympathy and understanding." Embracing this energy means rejecting the antithesis. When you feel agitation
welling up inside of you, let it go. You have the capacity to embrace kindness throughout your daily pursuits.
Friday,
January 8, 2010: There is no death.....Only life. Death is the shedding of one's outer shell,
pure and simple. Life is eternal. We live and live and live - changing form - transforming. We see examples of this everywhere.
Look at the natural world and you will see that God created us like the Oak Tree. We live forever. Acorns become trees and
so on - and so forth. Waste not another day with worry. Your life is eternal, get to the good stuff and enjoy your eternity
with purpose and Divine direction.
Thursday, January 7, 2010: An "extraordinary" life is one led with integrity, generosity, humor, and magnanimous gestures of
kindness. Leading with your heart, and coupling that instinct with your own innate intelligence. And most of all, it is leaving
this plane of existence better than you found it.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010:
It is the sixth day of the New Year. How are you doing so far? If you are suffering and feel unsure
about how to proceed....Give. The act of Giving is the perfect clarifying agent. We must make each season, the Season
of Giving, and not just at Christmastime. Empower someone who has lost their way today. The person you assist may profoundly
affect the life of someone you love tomorrow. In giving, we gain far more than we can imagine.
Tuesday,
January 5, 2010: "Today I will let go of my anger. I will soften my gaze and choose forgiveness
over pride, happiness over sorrow." From THE CATERPILLAR'S FLIGHT by Laura Lester Fournier
Monday,
January, 4, 2010: Do you believe in Magic? Defined as a "mysterious quality of enchantment;"
ask a child about magic. Children are closest to God in many ways, because they have so recently been in His loving embrace
and are very aware and available for "magic." Magical is the sunrise, the sunset, the stardust, and the sparkling
dew. Magical is This Moment. Don't let the day pass without acknowledging the magical daily events in your life......celebrate!
Friday,
January 1, 2010: A New Year and a New Decade has arrived, another opportunity to begin again.
Bring fresh perspective into this new calendar year. Commit to making changes that you have only dreamt about. Challenge yourself
in making this the year you keep your word....to yourself. Forgive, Believe, Surrender, Celebrate.....You Are Alive.
Have a beautiful day!
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