We are ever changing, never static, as we journey through life, birthing new beginning and surviving painful endings. Honoring yourself is to be committed to your right to exist. Be in play mode, taking action in the here and now, not wasting energy pressing rewind and staying stuck in past memories nor pressing forward overly much, hence postponing joy to a tomorrow that may never be. Recognize that when you lose touch with yourself you become untethered from partaking fully from the delights of life. Reconcile yourself to the truth of who you truly are coupled with the inner knowing that “You. Are. Enough.” Let your thoughts build you not break you. Invite your inner wisdom to show up by quietening yourself. Acceptance is key to understanding that selflove unlock the strength and compassion to return to your truth. 

“You. Are. Enough.” 

Kickstart your healing journey back to yourself by Knowing and Owning your shadows as doing this leads to healing, as you take charge, no longer at the mercy of these destructive forces but able to transform and integrate it for your highest good. Shadow work is healing as it allows you to be no longer divided in yourself, that is, when you manage to integrate all the disparate pieces of self with compassion, non-judgementalism and loving self-acceptance. This allows you to become whole again, to live authentically. You become empowered when you identify, accept and integrate your shadow aspects, to become whole, no longer hiding and ignoring the less stellar aspects of Self. This self-knowledge allows you to harness the totality of who you are which ultimately leads to fulfilment. You tap into the Sacred, your innate magic, when you stay true to yourself as being authentic allows you to walk by the beat of your own drum as you have the inner strength and courage to speak and live by your convictions. Life demands you to live and speak your truth, actualizing a higher sense of Self. This encompasses embodying self-respect, self-control, self-discipline, - which allow your true nature to come forth. Recognize that voicing your truth is reflective of living authentically and passionately which culminates into a deeply fulfilling life. 

Speaking your truth is a necessity as your heart will awash you with a sense of discomfort and unease whenever you fail to speak your truth. When you claim your authentic nature, you will revel in the magic and freedom to choose what brings you joy in alignment with your higher self and delight in being unapologetically authentically you, in word and deed. Remember you are here to fulfill your destiny, not another’s. Know that to live and speak your truth releases you from the shackles of other's expectations and definitions. Live your truth and own it, no excuses. Unveil the magic in you; remove the social mask and embrace your personal truth, unapologetically showing the world all your colors, proudly.  

When you accept all of you it allows you to walk audaciously through life, fearlessly and not beholden to others expectations, knowing that staying true to your innate nature will bring your life-satisfaction. You have greatness and unlimited potential in you. You just have to remember that. Celebrate yourself, you are precious to God and your personage is greatly valued. Doing you is not about recovering a mythical you, but creating a you based on a continuously evolving blueprint that you create on the go, using your will to choose who you are at any given moment. This entails adjusting the blueprint in sync with your ever evolving self, as many times as needed.  

You are creating yourself at every step, integrating newfound attributes in sync with your private evolution. Recognize that every decision you make contributes to the person you end up being. 

Reframing your thoughts to adopt a more positive stance enhances your ability to enjoy a happy and successful life. Know that emotional pain serves to awaken you to undertake the inner journey to your authentic self so that you can return to the path that leads to personal purpose and fulfilment. Life schools you into becoming the best YOU by bringing you back to yourself. Everything that happens in your life is to Re-orient yourself towards the Divine by awakening you to the sacred, your truth, which you discover when you journey within. 

Recognize that mind-made narratives about your life just disempower you. Instead release your insecurities and frustrations as it just takes you out of the universal flow, bringing blockages and distress. Work towards connecting with your heart so that you can step into authenticity that allows you to step unto your path of authority.  

Be ok with stepping into the unknown with unwavering faith. You have everything that it takes to move forward calmly through tumultuous situations. Know that life is not set in stone. Show the world the real you. Release the outside voices of critics. Don't allow them to shift your good opinion of yourself. Zoom out, don't allow negative energies of others to penetrate you.  

May the following quotes inspire you to hit reset and seize the opportunity to move on and explore new possibilities. It is time for you to advance on your path by stepping out of your comfort zone and eliminate the things that do not serve your highest good anymore. Take a moment to reimagine your life from a soul perspective to redefine your life. Harness the higher power that lies within you & use it to guide you. Know that everything you do has value, don't let others take away from your value and energy. It is time for you to step out of negativity to live your life to the fullest. 

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi 

Focus on your truth, your growth, your joy, your happiness. Shift through and eliminate illusions and delusions which cause needless confusion; this will help you align with your true path and allow you to reconnect to the universal flow. Let your thoughts build you not break you. Take a moment and be quiet, the better to hear and decipher your thought patterns. Only your mindset has the power to switch the challenges you're facing into opportunities. Your legacy is largely based on how you made others feel. Leave others in a better Mindspace than how you found them, as the emotional imprint is everlasting. Be mindful of your behaviour and the effect it has on others. 

When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami 

Recognize that Others teach you about yourself. Life lessons are used to reveal traits that no longer serve you; in order for you to deal with them and transform and elevate to the next level. Accepting ‘what is’ is the only space from which you can effectuate choices in alignment with your higher self. Acceptance frees you emotionally and bring you back to yourself. Stay in alignment to empower your choices. Acceptance is a key catalyst for change as there can be no change without acceptance. Acceptance frees you from toxic mind loops, bringing mindful awareness that empowers you by keeping you grounded in the here and now. Acceptance is to surrender fully to ‘what is’ without judgement. Acceptance and surrender are not capitulation but an act of faith that permits your soul to guide you back into the universal flow of life.   

“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

Recognize that adding to your treasure trove of lived experiences take precedence over playing it 'safe,' as comfort zones enfold you in a conformist lethargy that's the death knell to living large and unapologetically. Live your truth. Stay real. Your experiences shape your life; each moment you live is a stitch in the tapestry of your life, whether deemed a success or failure holds value as you can glean valuable insights from it. It provides information on yourself and your role in life. Accept what the Universe is handing you and activate your inner light warrior to let go of a victim mentality. Acknowledge what and where you need to change. Self-awareness helps you discern what resonates with your innate truth and what doesn’t. Seek within and get acquainted with yourself. When you allow your thoughts to echo the sentiments of your heart, you gain clarity, free from mind coitus, no more confusion. You grow into your authentic Self by honoring the divine spark within. Delving within facilitates sacred awareness that awakens us to the Oneness of the Universe, the universal bond, the sacred connection that binds us to one another. 

“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” - Buddha 

Avoid dwelling in your yesterdays, not the triumphs nor the mishaps. Focus energy on creating new things. Hope unlike wishful thinking forces you into taking action to strive towards a better life, always. The outcome depends on your attitude. Your mind is the genie that can make your dreams true or turn them into nightmares. Recognize that everything starts with you. If you want to change any part of yourself you first need to work on your mind for ultimate success. Experiences are the stepping stones to accomplishment as each experience bears the gift of knowledge for you to harvest for overall growth and grow your personal library of lived experiences from which you can mine information to help you in your everyday. Recognize that comfort zones enfold you in a conformist lethargy that's the death knell to living authentically. Awaken to the sacred in order to release and unleash your truth.  

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” – Oprah Winfrey 

Your struggles shape your character and life rewards you with wisdom when you overcome obstacles that allow you to shine your hard-won understanding like a beacon to help others to traverse successfully similar situations. Everything that occurs in your life, especially what you deem difficult, is for your highest good. It facilitates growth by giving you the opportunity to unleash your inner warrior, yielding inner strength to get through. You are stronger than you think.  You are ever changing, never static, as you journey through life, birthing new beginnings and surviving painful endings. Honoring yourself is to be committed to your right to exist. Your response is the Most significant thing that determines your happiness and contentment in life. Attitude, Yours, makes all the difference in the quality of your life. Until you can believe in yourself without the support of others, you will always be vulnerable to rejection and feeling like a failure. Dependence on something or someone for validation cut you from your own power. Realign your thoughts to change your paradigm. Make time to discover your truth by becoming still and going within to explore the depths of your very being. Connecting with your heart will help you to divest yourself of the things that does not resonate with your true nature. 

“Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” - Guy Finley 

Stop missing the opportunities for a fresh start. Know that it doesn't serve you to allow past hurts into new relationships. Let go of emotional baggage such as trust issues and regret to embrace a fresh new start. Overhaul your life by recognizing and accepting that every decision you make shapes your life, either into a dream or a nightmare. Decide which areas in your life warrants an upgrade and then go about implementing the necessary changes systematically. Each day herald a fresh start, CHOOSE, either Hold on to the dredges of yesterday, or seize the NEW day. Focus on living in the NOW, not shackled to yesterday nor holding out for a tomorrow that may never be. Know that you are the only one that can reignite your passion for life when a painful situation wounds you to your core. Your WILL only does your bidding. Nobody, not your parents, family, nor friends can heal your emotional hurts for you, but you. Know that You can only make a difference in the here and now. Master each day fully by staying mindfully in the present and gain satisfaction knowing that you fully attended to the demands of that day to your best ability. Do this for each day that you are graced with. 

“Pay attention to your patterns. The way you learned to survive may not be the way you want to continue to live. Heal and shift.” – Thelma Bryant-Davis 

Thoughts are not absolutes, not everything you think are pearls of wisdom. It is wise to assess and manage your thought patterns to serve and not hinder you.   The thought is the seed that will generate the necessary action that will allow you to grow into who you are meant to be. Observe your thoughts and feelings to understand their origin. You have to know yourself in order to be and live authentically. Reflect on what you are feeling and decide whether it is serving you. Gaining understanding of your history will aid your moving forward in the light of that understanding. Choosing how you react to your history is empowering. Playing hide and seek with your history is not an option as your mistakes and triumphs do not define you but should be viewed as mere learning opportunities. Your worthiness is not dependent on your history. You are worthy, period. Growth does not happen magically but through planting seeds. What seeds are you planting? Only you can take yourself from where you are to where you want to be. Be grateful and calm. Remember, even a seed has to break through the soil to see the sun. 

“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” ~ Jim Rohn 

How you live is your choice. Sure, you cannot control the circumstances of your life but never forget; you decide your response to the happenings in your life. Life continues unabated whether you live it or just endure it. Have you grown comfortable in your discontent, trapped by the dark details of your life? Focus on Seeing the big picture of your potential life rather than getting stuck in the details of insignificant disjointed pieces. What is your inner wisdom telling you? Recognize that the mind is your magic wand. It is a truth many fail to grasp, that is, your thoughts are the building blocks of creation. This is why it is so important to cultivate a positive mindset that sees opportunities where a negative mindset sees obstacles. Cultivate the habit of examining your thoughts as it's your thoughts that dictate your actions. Mastering the art of policing your thoughts frees you from the bondage of being a slave to the dictates of your emotions and others. Know for sure that when you live and move in love you surrender to the universal flow of life. Know that by rooting yourself in love will give you the wisdom and the power to ‘Let Go and let God.’ for you understand that your hurt acts as a furnace that burns away the dross allowing you to love again and again, with generous abandonment.  

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou 

Control your thoughts by deliberately choosing where you focus your attention. Know that your thoughts are powerful enough to impact how you show up as it shapes your feelings and actions which ultimately influences how your life unfolds. Expressing appreciation for your life is a quick way to inject positivity into your mindset. It can act like a scattering of breadcrumbs that show you the way out of the forest of negative thoughts. Focus on making gratitude part of your attitude.  Expressing gratitude allows you to tap into the universal flow of love as gratitude is a way of living, of being; which elevates not only you but the recipients of your gratitude, binding you together in a feeling of oneness whilst seeding happiness and hope. Understand that you need to take and flip the script from a tragedy into a tale of ALL possibilities. It is time. You need to let go of the lack mentality and embrace the energy of abundance into your life. Your wound does not have to bleed forever. An open heart signifies embracing all of life fully, no barriers, no prejudices. Each of us possess the power to bring peace or war to another, as our behavior can either sooth or enrage another soul. Ultimately, it is our choice.  

“Spread love everywhere you go.” ~ Mother Teresa 

Focus on using your mindset to aid you in shifting your vibration into a more positive direction and prevent yourself from spiraling into negativity. You can employ self-talk to shape your emotions and behavior. Know that your survival depends on you being your own best friend. Know that it is by rooting yourself in love that you feel empowered enough to step up and get out of your comfort zone in order to experience a bountiful life that will allow you to blossom into the fullness of you. Therefore, let love underwrite your every thought, word and deed, knowing that love encourages you to be kind and compassionate in your attitude towards others in order to manifest success and purpose into your life.  We tend to rob ourselves of our peace with senseless worry and fear. Enough. Better to listen to your heart and to follow your intuition in order to sustain love and order in your life. Trusting in the fairness of life is indicative of your faith in the Divine and this faith generates abundance and rewards you with peace in your heart. Know that when you live and move in love you become in sync with the sacred within you that allows you to surrender to the universal flow of life. You will find your strength in love which will allow you to live by faith which motivates to move onwards and upwards consistently. Recognize that it is the power of love that strengthen you to practice the attributes known as the fruit of the spirit, namely, love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness, kindness and self-control; these attributes are sustained by the power imparted by love. Love connects you to Source which strengthen you to unveil your true self; know for sure that love sets fire to your soul, purifying you as it burns away all that is not you, allowing you to blossom into the fulness of you.