Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will follow a path of righteousness.  With the help of the Universe, I will determine what is right and just for me, and follow what I know is for my highest good."

 

 

None of us likes disruption in our lives, but sometimes that disruption is Universe's way of bringing us to where we need to be.

 

It is a common reaction to want to fight against the disruption, but sometimes we just need to submit, to surrender, to know that our Higher Power is in control and is taking care of us in a way that brings us out of our complacency and out of our denial and into the Light.

 

When we embrace this, when we embrace the workings of Universe in our lives and open our eyes and learn what Universe is trying to teach us, we walk a path of righteousness.  It is what is right for us at that moment in time. 

 

Being confronted with the same issues over and over again and always responding in the same way will get us nowhere.  We've all been there, and it rarely, if ever, works out well.  But, when we are confronted and we do face it head on, and learn the lesson that Universe is giving us the opportunity to learn, then, and only then, do we progress.

 

So, for today, watch for the signs of Universe working in your life, and relax and release control.  Surrender to the wisdom and goodness and love of the Universe to know what is right for you.

 

In Love and Light, Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will be courageous!"

The more we become attuned to the Universe, the more aware we become when we are receiving messages that are intended to guide us.

The other after leaving a friend's, I was driving through her parking lot and out of the corner of my eye, I saw something that merited another look.  It was a simple bumper sticker on the back of a car that read "Be Courageous."  I believe, deep in my heart, that this was a poignant message from my Higher Power.

It just so happens that while visiting with my friend, we were talking about taking risks, of examining ourselves below the surface, digging deep, and discovering the core of ourselves and our true connection to all things.

So, since I do not believe in coincidence, I believe that this message was intended specifically for me.  A reminder that progress is made through the courage to press forward and be steadfast in one's true self and in one's principles.

In Love and Light,
Robin

 

 

Today's Affirmation

"Today I will consider whether I will continue to bend like a tree in the wind or whether I am at a place on my personal path where I can no longer bend but must stand steadfast."

Some people who don't know me very well or know me not at all may call me incorrigible; but

I'm not really. I have a very strong sense of justice-what is right and wrong, very strong

principles, and a clear image of who I am and what is right for me in order to be true to myself- "To thine own self be true, " said Shakespeare.

 

Sometimes all of these personal attributes conflict with the rules and regulations of others. But 

how can I bend to what I know, deep inside, is wrong??? Do I just follow the pack?? Do I

abandon the rules of the pack and follow my own inner knowingness?

 

 I try to be cognizant of the rules and the to follow them to the best of my ability, but when those

very rules collide with my own personal philosophy and principles, then I cannot, just cannot

bend. Yes, it is good to bend, but how far can an old tree bend before it breaks???

 

And if I am, indeed, an old tree, why should an old tree bend when it has survived for so long in

the forest? 

 

There is a time for bending, yes it is true, but there is also a time for standing steadfast with one's

feet rooted deeply and securely in the earth.

 

 I have come to the conclusion that so many of us live our lives by bending, bending, bending-to

our families, to our employers, to the image that society deems we become, but when does the

bending stop??

 

The bending stops when we wake up one morning and say, "I have lived according to others and

now I must live according to myself."

 

Be courageous, decide if it is time for you to continue to bend-if so, then please continue, for it

may not yet be time for you-or if it is time to stand steadfast and bend no more.

 

 

May the blessings of elves, men, and all free folk be with you.

 

     In Light and Love-Always,

     Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will enhance my vision and look at the bigger picture.  I will see actively work toward creating my future."

2014 is the year of completion and new beginnings.  If you haven't noticed yet, many issues that you had been working on in 2013 are now beginning to be resolved.

We are currently on a three year cycle that involves 2013, 2014, and 2015.

2013 was a year of personal apocalypse. It was a time of letting go, of releasing those people and things and ideas and tasks and philosophies that were no longer applicable to our higher personal and spiritual process.  It was a time of evaluation.  For some it was a time of difficulty.  The ease or difficulty of 2013 was contingent upon the willingness we had to let go and, in some cases, clean up the crap that had accumulated in ourselves and lives.

2014 is a time to bring new awareness and insight into our minds and hearts.  It is a time of exploration, a time to finish up what we started the year before.  Goals are more well defined, and our energy to complete those goals is stronger.  Our will to move out of the old energy and into the new energy is powerful, and we should do what we can to move ourselves forward.  Settle debts that had accrued in the past, resolve and make amends whom we have hurt, fine tune our vision of a successful future and work on the steps that bring us closer to the prize.

2015 will be the year of fruition.  It will be where we see the fruits of our labor.  It is the year of reward.  It is the year in which all of the hard work we have done finally blossoms into what we visualized and worked so hard to create.  This will be the year of personal freedom, of financial benefit, and greater spiritual connection and awareness.

So friends, begin looking back into 2013 and see it for what it was-a time to begin letting go.  Look at 2014 as a time to finish up tasks and form a clearer picture of what you want to manifest and work toward that.  Look ahead to 2015 as a time of the blossoming and fruit bearing of the both previous years.

Remember-life is a cycle.  Some cycles are longer than others and some are shorter.  We are currently working our way through this 3 year cycle.

Take this cycle seriously for it is bound to yield great personal, emotional, spiritual, financial reward.

Be well.

In Love and Light, Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

"Today I will take a chance and move out of my comfort zone.  I will keep myself open to Universe moving in my life."

Personal breakthrough comes when we least expect it.  Sometimes we don't recognize when the hand of the Universe moves in our lives, but there are other times, when can clearly see it moving.

Yesterday was one such day for me.  I knew immediately that the Universe was moving in my life.

When we pay attention to the events that occur in our lives, we begin to get a sense of those moments that are important, moments when Universe calls us to step up and DO something beyond our comfort zone. 

If we can put our fear and hesitancy aside, and just, as Nike says, "Just Do It," then we are rewarded with surprising results.

Yesterday I took the challenge and moved through the event.  It took courage and I was scared and nervous, but I pushed through it anyway.

Not only did I succeed and get a  positive reaction from a family member, but my actions opened up a floodgate of insight.  It was a true breakthrough.

So, my dear friends, move out of your comfort zone when Universe calls you to do something challenging.  Be surprised at what can be accomplished when you do so.  Open yourself to the moving of Universe in your life.

Progress can be made, but you have to accept the gauntlet when it is thrown down before you.

Be brave and move forward.

In Love and Light, Always.
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will feel the sun on my face and radiating all through me and around me.  I will be reminded that this radiance is the radiance of the Universal Source."

Lift your face to the sunshine.  Feel its warmth radiate through your body.  Let it flow through you and around you.  Let it fill you completely.  Know that you are completely surrounded by its light and warmth. 

This feeling is similar to the feel of the Universe around you.  There really is no accurate comparison to the way that Universe embraces us, but if you do take the time to stand in the sun it will give you an idea of the complete and awesome power and light and radiance of the Universal Source.

So, for today, feel the light and warmth around you.

If you are unable to go outdoors or if the weather is not right, then simply close your eyes and visualize yourself standing in the sun.  Imagine what it feels like to be bathe in light and warmth.

Be well today and always,

In Love and Light, Always.
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will take the time to look around me and see the pulse of life in all living and growing things.  I will use my observations of nature to bring myself into balance."

Growing things makes one feel alive.  It connects us to the living earth.

There is power in the soil, power in the green leaves, power in the roots that drive deep into the dirt.

Even if you are not a plant person or you don't have a green thumb, there is no reason why you cannot simply put yourself in an environment with growing things. 

Even in winter, there is power in the sleeping tree.  Deep inside the dormant drunk and branches, there is a living blood that runs slowly upward, flowing through the inner core that keeps it alive.    It is not a mystery but a miracle of life.  A perfect example of the way that life cycles through all of the seasons.  It is an example of our own life cycle.    A time for green and growing, a time for sleep and rest, and a time for rejuvenation.  All is necessary for growth and blooming.

Take the time to see, to really see, the life that pulses around you, even in dormancy.

Look at how the tree can support the power of ice or rain. Look at how it bends with the wind, not against it.  Look at how it reaches and spreads itself in the sunshine.

Let us learn from this.  Let us respect the dormant times as we love the flowering season.  Let us respect the flexibility and strength.

Let us use the green growing things as a guide to our own lives.    Don't fret over a time of dormancy in your life.  Use it to rejuvenate and gain strength.  Use the power available to you, the sun, the Universal Source of all that is good and true and pure to grow and stretch and reach high above you.

If we can see the life growing and pulsing around us, and really, I mean really, see it, feel it, listen for it, then we too, can come into balance.  In nature, as in ourselves, there are no mistakes.  All is as it should be.

In Love and Light, Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

"Today, I will begin taking responsibility for my own wellness."

There comes a time in our lives when order is disrupted and chaos reigns.  When we are at this place, at the bottom, it is time to reprioritize.  Chaos abounds when we are out of balance and have neglected to take care of ourselves the way we need to be taken care of.

Breathe, unclench the hot spots for storing stress-the jaw, shoulders, temples, and base of the spine/lower back muscles.  Surrender.  It is the hardest thing to do, but if we surrender to the will of the Universe, and recognize that Universe can and does take care of us far better than we or anyone else can, then we can begin to release the chaos and bring all parts of ourselves back into balance.

Sit down, get a sheet of paper and a pen.  At the top, write this question, "What can I do every day to ensure that I am well and in balance?"  Then just start making your list.

Some of the things I have written on my "Wellness List" include:  Walk/Stand barefoot on the grass; Remember to breathe; Center and Ground myself;; Eat at least one healthy meal a day; Show gratitude for all the blessings that Universe had brought into my life; Pray/Meditate; Show kindness to others even if I don't feel kind; maintain my boundaries. 

This is not, by any means, the extent of my list, but these are some of the simple and important things I can do each day, quickly, to ensure my own wellness and to ensure that chaos stays away.

For so long, we take a back seat in our own lives, and fail to maintain our perimeter.  Move now, out of the passenger seat and into the driver's seat.  Take charge of your own life.  Bring chaos to an end, and ensure that balance and harmony are alive and well in your life.

In Light and Love-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will be aware of the natural world around me.  I will pay special attention to the animals, learn from them, and embrace the messages they bring."

Keep your eyes open for animals that seemingly show up in your day today.  These beauties of nature can be emissaries of the Universe and may be bringing you messages from above.  Don't lose out on valuable assistance from the Universe through the animal kingdom.

Look above you.  See the birds in flight. Do any of them seem to following you or looking at you or landing on your car or near you?  Consider it.

Look down.  See the creature that inhabit a terrestrial habitat.  Does one suddenly cross your path?  Have you had an unusual encounter recently?  This animal may be trying to tell you something that may be relevant to your path right now.

Look up in the trees.  Watch the tree dwellers and tree travelers.  What message might they be bringing?

Many cultures world wide embrace the messages of the animal kingdom and contemplate the very nature and personality of the creatures around them.  Don't discount the animals.  It is just another way that Universe tries to influence us and bring us their Divine wisdom and information.

Pay attention!!

In Love and Light, Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will stop fueling my resentment with negative energy and pray for the enlightenment of the person that I resent."

We can't help but form resentments against people who have hurt us in some way, and sometimes those resentments are so strong, they well up inside us and take us over-this is one of our inner demons.

How can we combat this?  It is so hard to remove this strong demon from our emotions, but it is possible.

Instead of trying to wrestle this emotion, instead of trying to forgive when we are not ready, we can shift our focus from the resentment to enlightenment.  What I mean is that instead of asking Universe to remove our resentment, we can ask that the person whom we feel resentment be enlightened by Universe.

I am currently in this position.  I have wrangled with strong resentment against a particular person for about 3 years.  I'm sure you recognize the fire in the gut that comes when you think about a person that has caused you such great harm and continues to cause injury.  Well, this is how I feel when I think of this person.

I have tried many things to reconcile this resentment, all to no avail.  Finally, an enlightenment flashed in my brain:  Pray for the enlightenment of the person.  Turn this person over to the Universe and ask that this person's mind, heart, and eyes are opened.  This is all I can do-shift the focus from trying to forgive and being unsuccessful to focusing on the well-being of the person. 

If you find that you are sharing this same situation with me, then try shifting your focus,  Instead of fueling your resentment with more resentment, and feeling resentment whenever you encounter this person or think of this person, then visualize this person inside an bright and vibrant orb of white light.  Ask Universe to bless this person with wisdom and enlightenment.

By doing this, both you and I can stop the negative energy that we have poured into exacerbating this negative situation.  Pray for me as I pray for you in this endeavor.

In Love and Light, Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will trust that Universe is guiding my life, guiding me to where I need be and to what I need to be doing."

Sometimes it is hard to recognize when the Universe/hand of God moves.  Events get jumbled and confused, chaos reigns.  But Universe does not allow these events to happen because it intends to punish us.  No, there is no punishment, there is only learning. 

Universe does this to guide us to where we need to be, to what we need to be doing especially when we are incapable of moving ourselves to that place.  It takes trust, a lot of trust, very open eyes, and an open mind to see how the Universe is moving us toward where we should be..

But know this:  Universe always works for our highest and greatest good-Always.

Love and Light,
Robin