When we make the decision to improve ourselves each day, we are not only expanding our mind but our experiences. Our power lies in our awareness and willingness to grow, learn and be in touch with our true selves. 

When we are open to improvement, we open the floodgates of getting to our highest good and highest potential.

Reminding you today, to ask yourself; How can I be better today? What would make me happy today? How can I be more peaceful, more fulfilled, more of service? Then begin the process of doing the things that help you grow. 

You are NEVER stuck – you can always make another choice to expand and be energized by life’s possibilities.

Our thoughts have great power and the rhythm of the Universe is just waiting to dance with us. The picture we hold in our mind and believe either energizes us, moving us forward in joy and creation, or drains us keeping us stagnant, anxious, and even moving backwards.

The evidence is all around us that our thoughts create our reality.

Reminding you today, to be aware of the quality of your thoughts. Throw away the one’s that are not making you feel good and not allowing you to live your best life. They do not serve you and they are not even true.

Each day create a new “I AM…”, a powerful statement declaring who you really are and BELIEVE IT. “Get in the rhythm and dance to the songs the Universe is waiting to play for you.”

Getting on the ‘judgement of self’ train can only cause a wreck. We can be triggered and run down the checklist of perceived mistakes which does nothing but get us off track. The truth is there are no mistakes, only experiences. We did the best we could at the time, with the knowledge we had.

Reminding you today, as you grow older, your lessons grow. Your judgements and perceptions are just thoughts. Give yourself credit for knowing more now; you know better, you do better.

Elevate your thoughts, let go of the attachment to the past. I heard something so profound once and it stuck with me: ‘If you bring in an unhealthy judgement of a past situation you are blocking the opportunity for a healthy situation.’ Definitely an AHA moment. Sitting in past judgement while trying to create in the now, is counterproductive, make sense?

Give yourself the FREEDOM of letting go of what is weighing you down or holding you back so you can be free and clear to have clarity in the now.

We are creatures of habit and habitual thinking is no exception. It is scientifically proven when we have the same thoughts over and over we create a groove in our brain, a pathway if you will, where these habitual thoughts become a go-to and flow more easily and freely. 

We can begin asking ourselves, are they productive? Are they elevating us? Are they moving us forward?

How to stop a habitual thought? First awareness, then intention of the new thought, and the mindfulness to change the thought if an old one tries to sneak in.

Everything you create starts with intention and that includes how you choose to think. If you are beating yourself up, rehashing old situations or projecting old thoughts to what’s happening now – Stop – and create a new thought followed by your new powerful intention.

When we change the way we think, everything changes. If you want to learn about this, and more, a great movie to watch is ‘What the Bleep Do We know?’

Reminding you today, you can create a new path for a new way of thinking (and yes, that is scientifically proven as well).

Attitude is everything. Look at people, places and things from a perspective of appreciation with love and acceptance. Look for things that are good and right in situations and people and focus on the ‘value’ as opposed to the irritations.

Reminding you today, to focus on the beauty in the world, in your world, there is so much of it. Focus on what you can do today. “Be Too Blessed to be Stressed.” My wise Mom always reminds me; “Before you speak, run it through your heart first. Focus on the GOOD, because there is always something good to come from every situation.” 

When we lead with our loving attitude we set the stage for gracious, loving, peaceful experiences.

We really know how to work ourselves up, don’t we? We essentially torture ourselves with negative chatter and imagined fearful scenarios, then push ourselves even further with a hurried pace and an overconsumption of news in an effort to feel informed; we then wonder why we’re stressed, filled with anxiety and pretty much exhausted both mentally and physically.

Reminding you today, your body and mind feel so much better when you are peaceful. Nothing outside of you has any power over you unless you allow it. ENJOY each moment where you are. Slow down, take a breath, give yourself a Zen moment. Be in gratitude for what you have and joyful for the clarity of what you want to create.

Process your world through your own loving, peaceful filter – from a place of trust in your self, your higher power and the Universe. 

Patience is a virtue and one that needs practice. In our hurried atmosphere we can get almost anything we want, and fast, with a snap of our fingers or a click of a button. We are so used to instant gratification that when we don’t get it quickly it can cause anxiety, frustration and even anger.

Reminding you today, your patience is action. You can be powerful without being forceful. Patience is being accepting, generous and kind with the feelings of others. Exercising the art of patience is understanding what someone else might be going through, with compassion. Most of all, being patient with yourself as you grow, learn and evolve. 

Patience is trusting the outcome. Love yourself with the peaceful gift of patience.

The only thing we have control over is the way we react or respond and our reactions are largely based on the ‘peace’ we feel inside. When we are highly frustrated, angry, impatient or in judgement, we act different, right?

Reminding you today, to notice what your initial reaction is. Be an observer. What about the situation is charging you, bugging you and making you feel like you want to react. This is a great moment of self discovery, an opportunity to see what needs attention to be healed inside.

Take a moment to ask yourself what your response can be to help diffuse the situation. Center yourself with a daily routine that brings you calmness and tranquility. You can choose to be peaceful inside no matter what is going on around you. 

Your power is in your response.