Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will claim my place as a citizen of the earth.  I will embrace the natural world and bring more of the natural world into my manmade environment."



The spirit of the Universe is in all things.  And all living things emit an energy that makes them alive.  And it is this interplay of energy that keeps the earth in balance.

It is our supreme duty as citizens of the earth to respect that balance and to ensure that the balance continues.

The more we break down the natural world and fill it with synthetic structures, the less living energy exists. The less living energy exists, the more out of balance the earth becomes.  And the more out of balance the earth is, the more precarious our existence on it.

I applaud those who marvel and support and explore the natural world, those who try to understand it.  They have a special relationship with the planet and the Universe.  They are advocates of the natural world.  And we should applaud their efforts. 

With the technology of computers and television, they are able to bring what they have learned to a mass audience.  This is Lightwork.  They are compelled to share their knowledge in hopes to better educate those who know little or nothing about their subjects, in turn, this makes us better informed citizens of the earth.

So, for today, embrace your citizenship of the earth.  Tune in to the natural environment around you.  If you live in an urban area where there are more synthetic structures than natural environment, I encourage you to bring the natural world into your home or work space.  Put a plant on your desk, create a balcony flower garden, place a potted tree in your entryway.  Decorate your home with art you can make yourself using stones and rocks, branches, driftwood, pine cones, etc.

When you surround yourself with the natural world, when you bring some of the natural world into your manmade existence, you honor the planet and bring more harmony into your own living space.

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will practice the word "No" and put myself first."

When is enough enough?  How much must we take before we absolutely implode?  And how did we let it get this far?

Because we are good people and because we care about others and because we don't want to hurt others, we sometimes put ourselves in uncomfortable positions to always do for others at the expense of ourselves.

When we fail to say "No," then we get into trouble.  It is not our job to always say "Yes."  It is not our job to always solve the issues of others or do someone a favor.

When we constantly come to the rescue of others, when we constantly are doing favors for others, when we constantly say "Yes," then we deplete ourselves.  We become resentful.  We feel taken advantage of.

This is when we should know it is time to draw the line and be steadfast in patrolling it.  It's all about boundaries.  The boundaries that we set are for ourselves, to keep us safe, to keep us in check, to keep us from depleting our own personal resources.

So, think about your boundaries.  Where are you going to draw the line?  Maybe you don't even have one, or maybe you have moved your line so far back that now you find yourself with your back against the wall and nowhere else to go.

If this is the case.  Push that line outward.  Give yourself some breathing room.  Say, "No, I can't do that," or "It's not a good time," or "I'd like to but I just can't right now.  Thank you of thinking of me."

It is time to reclaim your territory, by replying one NO at a time.  In this way, you conserve resources, avoid resentment, and stay true to yourself.

So, for today, consider your boundaries and where you may need to repair them.  Today, tell one person who asks you to go out of your way at your own expense, "NO."  They'll eventually get over it.

Move forward in support of yourself, always remembering that you deserve balance and harmony, and that your health and well-being are important.  Put yourself first today.

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

"Today, I will be a leader."

 

 

If you are a leader, then be a leader.  Never be afraid to put yourself out there, especially if you have talents and capabilities that will help others.

 

Having leadership capabilities is a gift from the Universe.  Somebody has got to take the lead, so why not you!  If you have a good idea, voice it.  If you have a plan, develop it.  If you have a conviction, speak out.  If you have a belief, stand up. 

 

There are many out there who are in positions of leadership and sometimes I wonder how they got there.  They hold a position of authority, but they don't actually lead; they bully, they micromanage, they threaten.

 

This is not leadership, not at all.

 

Leadership is an art.  Leadership should be used for the highest good of all concerned. 

 

So, my dear potential leaders, if you gifted with this talent, maybe it is time to move into it, time to step up, time to show them what you've got.

 

Now, go out there, and lead!

 

In Love and Light,

Robin



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will cultivate a willingness to move forward."

 

 

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step."-Lao-Tzu

 

The very first step in manifesting what we want is to have a willingness.  If our hearts are willing, then Universe will see to it that it begins to manifest.

 

If we are never willing or if we are afraid, then the journey is stunted right at the outset.

 

So, if there something important to you, then take the first step by opening your heart and cultivating a willingness.  Allow the Universe to work in your life.

 

Willingness.  So simple.

 

 

In Love and Light-Always,

 

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I take an active role in manifesting my future."

 

 

How can we expect to make any progress if we are not willing to put in the work?  Bringing oneself back into balance or , living harmoniously, and receiving gifts from the Universe requires that we do something.

 

It requires that we get off the sofa and actively begin manifesting what we want.

 

Sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves or just wishing and hoping does us no good at all.  If anything, it interferes with all that Universe has to give us.

 

Can you imagine someone saying to you, "Hey, I have this great gift for you.  I really, really, really want you to have it, no strings attached.  I just want you to have it because I know you will love it and it will make you happy." 

 

And then you say, "Oh, no thanks."  Then in the same breath, you say, "Gee, I wish I had...."

 

Well, this is what is happening when you refuse to take part in manifesting what Universe has for you.  This is what you are saying when you sit on the sofa and complain about NOT having what you want.

 

So, for today, make a decision to make a change in your thinking and ACT.  Actively manifest that which you want, that which is important to you.  Let Universe bless you with all that it has for you.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

"I release _____ from my life.  I am free."

We have all had the experience of having to let go of a relationship.  Some of us have had to let go of spouses or family members or friends. 

It is extremely difficult to go through this process of letting go.  It is painful and heart wrenching.  And emotions,some of which we didn't know we were capable, bubble up from deep inside of us.  They rise, like volcanic magma, from the root chakra, and completely fill us:  anger, resentment, bitterness, sadness, despair, sorrow, frustration.

It is extremely difficult to process all of this emotion.  We want to cry and scream and yell and throw things, and punch things.  We want to strike back, hurt the person who has hurt us.

So, what do we do?  How can we deal with this type of pain and hurt?

One way we can work through this difficulty process is to include a "Burning and Releasing Ceremony." 


What you need:

• An outdoor location that is quiet and where you will not be disturbed
• A medium/large ceramic or glass bowl in which you can safely burn paper
• A sheet of paper and a pen or pencil
• Dried white sage
• A lighter or some other safe way to ignite flame
• A large glass of water (just in case)

This is what you do:

• On the sheet of paper, write down exactly what or who you want to release from you life.  Write it very simply and clearly.  As you are writing down what you want to release, forom a clear mental picture of it in your mind.
• Fold the paper in half or quarters.
• Light the sage.
• Holding the burning sage in one hand and your paper in the other, use the sage to ignigte the paper.
• Place both the burning sage and paper in the bowl.
• Let it completely burn until nothing is left but ash.  If it fire goes out, then simply relight it.
• Say this or something similar:  "I release (fill in the blank) from my life.  I release him/her with the purest intention and  for the highest good of both of us.May this energy be cleansed and return to me tenfold as positive and loving energy.  I ask this in the name of all that is good and true and pure in the Universe."  Repeat this several times.
• Once the paper and sage is nothing but ash, you have several choices:  (1) Take the ash and scatter it in your garden or on any green living area.  (2)  Release the ashes into the air (this is good on a windy day).  
• Repeat the above wording.
• Done.

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will actively work toward letting go and healing myself."

This morning, I would like to share some wisdom from my daughter who just turned twenty.  She, like many of us, has had to let go of a long term relationship.  The choice was her own.  I have watched her go through the long, emotional, and painful process of letting go.

I have been witness to each step she has taken and each piece of hard-fought progress and wisdom she has gained. 

 

 

The other day, I happened to be on her social media page and discovered this post.  This is a tremendous amount of wisdom for a twenty year old. 

 

          "Everyone deserves a second chance & we owe it to ourselves to try. Sometimes we 
           even go as far as fourth and fifth chances but somewhere along the lines we'll realize            
           that the only way to fix things is to walk away. I know in my heart that it's for the better        
           and I'm grateful for the things I've learned throughout that relationship. And so  
           begins  a new chapter of this crazy thing called life."

I wanted to share this with you this morning, because you may need this wisdom.  You may be going through your own break up and need guidance and insight.

 

I hope that these wise words of a twenty year old girl help you and soothe you and give you hope and courage.

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin