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Direct your Focus.

We always know what we want (even if it is buried deep beneath the surface of our daily interactions). We are incessantly reminded through every experience. Every experience and interaction is something that we receive, allow and embrace or something that we resist, avoid and exclude. They are all indications of our heartfelt desires. Even negative experiences are cues. We cannot know what we don't want without also knowing (at some level) what we DO want (even if it is at an unconscious level). This means that the universe is always working on our behalf. We simply have to decide whether we will utilize the wisdom that is being offered.

With every response (thought, felt or spoken), we are launching a vibrational preference for the experiences that follow. In essence, we are ordering the type of day that we are going to have by where (and on what) we choose to invest. Energy follows intention, so what we focus on actually expands. Therefore, it is important that we always remain disciplined in our focus.

On what are you focusing today? Take a moment to indulge some rampant appreciation. Begin listing or speaking aloud all that you appreciate. What is it that you love? “I love this sunny day. I love the beach. I love hot fudge sundaes. I love the comfort of my bed. I love the way that my dog’s tail wags. I love hearing children laugh. I love hot showers. I love thin crust pizza. I love red wine.” Keep the list going for as long as possible. Notice how your vibration begins to elevate. You literally begin to feel better. Practice this throughout the course of your day. When you experience a challenge or encounter an unwelcome obstacle, stop and shift your focus. Without falling victim to the discomfort, use it for greater clarity. What would you like to create/experience instead? (If I don’t want this, what do I want?)

Success or sabotage? Success does not need to be an uphill climb. It is created moment by moment. It shows up where it is most embraced.

Is this going to be an incredible day? Use all of the gifts available and within your power to create the day that you desire. It is always a winning strategy.