Trust

Trust is a funny thing! We think we have it, however it eludes us.

Just when think we trust someone, they let us down.

Again.

Who do you not trust in your life?

How do you not trust them?

Now turn the mirror on yourself and ask: 'How do I not trust me?'

If you see that quality within them, you have attracted them into your life to reflect who you really need to trust. Self.

If this is your time to look at this - let's go a little deeper.

When you think of how that person lets you down, ask that of yourself.

Does that person not keep their word? 'How do I not keep my word?'

Does that person give you mixed messages? 'When do I say yes when I really want to say no?'

People come in our life to give us gifts.

Those gifts are generally ways we need to look at ourselves and our behavior.

It's not always easy to look at ourselves, it's easier to blame other people for their actions. When we do we then attract others to replace them, over and over again.

If you're ready to get it this time, begin with being impeccable with your word - first to yourself, and then to others.

Say it, mean it, do it! Your word is your wand.

Say no when you mean no.

Be honest with yourself and others for being out of integrity, no excuses. Vow to honor your word next time.

When you trust yourself you attract people into your life you can trust.

Judgment Stick

When was the last time you judged someone or something?

Five minutes ago, an hour?

Yes, we all do it.

All too often it has become a pattern, part of who we are. We may not even realize we're doing it.

Stop for a moment and think about a time when you were loving and accepting of someone in your life?

How did you feel?

When you let go of judgment and opinions of others, you accept life just the way it is, and the way it is not.

When you are in judgment you stand in your own way of experiencing the magnificence of being in the moment with another person.

You miss the subtleties of a shared moment that may be magical.

Instead, we make up stories about that person, making them wrong and fighting for rightness.

When you let go of judgment - just for a moment - what might be available to you?

Would you be more connected with that person?

Could you relate more to their life and what they may share with you?

In turn, would that person be better connected and related to you as a result?

The next time you have a strong judgment or opinion about someone, ask yourself, 'Is this the way I want to see this person or create this experience'?

If it's not, put the judgment stick down, take a deep breath and move towards love and acceptance.

See which way feels better.

You be the judge.

Being Grateful

Consider that the greatest way we, who have been given such an incredible amount, can impact our life and the lives of everyone around you is to start by being grateful for all we have been given already! Today, in this moment.

When you are grateful for all you have - by acknowledging it, feeling how good it feels, and celebrating all your blessings, you attract more to be grateful for.

Simple!

Well, if it's that simple, what stops us from attracting more?

Focusing on what we do not have.

Consider yourself a magnet - whatever you put out, you get back. Tenfold.

What do you want to attract?

Imagine for a moment going through your day being grateful for everything - what would that look like?

As you awake being grateful for your warm, cozy bed that provided you a restful sleep, a warm shower, clean beautiful clothes to wear, a delicious breakfast to nourish your body.

And that is just in your first hour of waking.

What are you grateful for in the next hour of your life?

How much do we take for granted?

If you're one who likes to take baby steps, start with one thing that you're grateful for right now. It could be a pet who greets you at your door everyday with unconditional love or the sunshine on your face as you eat lunch outside.

You could be someone who likes to keep a journal - at the beginning or end of your day, write down all you are grateful for - keep it simple.

Then just see what shows up in your life.

What are you grateful for?