embrace change. it’s fun!

The key to change…

…is to let go of fear. 

life is such an amazing journey when you open yourself up to the possibilities.   move forward with courage.

trust.

trust that whatever happens in your life, happens for your own evolution.  trust that whatever happens, is ultimately what is supposed to happen to help you become happier.  learn the lessons and keep going…..

…..keep growing.

it takes more energy to resist change, then to embrace it.  the universe is on your side.  

something i came across yesterday : when you trust in life and yourself, life flows in abundant directions, your ability to love grows stronger, and your capacity to receive is revitalized.  You’re able to fearlessly generate more peace in the world through each of your interactions.  WOW!

and you know what?  i have experienced all of these points first hand myself, and continue to strive to move from fear to trust in every moment.  fear to love.  i know that all of these things are possible because i have been witness to it in my own life.  open yourself up and witness it in your life, too.  take a chance and see what magnificent opportunities life has in store for you!

life is so short and so precious.

LIVE IT!  ENJOY IT!  LOVE IT!  

sound cliche?

maybe.  but are you doing it?

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start 2012 filled with gratitude

Experiencing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of getting in touch with your soul. When you’re in touch with your soul, you eavesdrop on the thoughts of the universe. You feel connected to everything in creation. You embrace the wisdom of uncertainty and you sense yourself as a field of infinite possibilities.

Gratitude is a fullness of heart that moves you from limitation and fear to expansion and love. When you’re appreciating something, your ego moves out of the way. You can’t have your attention on ego and gratitude at the same time.

Just for a few moments, consider the things you have in your life that you could be grateful for – all the nurturing relationships, the material comforts, your body, and the mind that allows you to really understand yourself and everything around you. Just breathe and be grateful for the air that is filling your lungs and making your life possible. Simply feel your body and your aliveness and acknowledge what a miracle it is just to be alive right now. Allow your awareness to appreciate what you are seeing, smelling, and touching just at this moment and you will find yourself in the middle of the stream of life without trying at all.

Feel the love, compassion, and understanding that gratitude brings into your heart. Notice how gratitude brings your attention into the present time, which is the moment in which miracles can unfold. The deeper your appreciation, the more you see with the eyes of the soul and the more your life flows in harmony with the creative power of the universe.

Deepak Chopra

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