The only point in time where we have any power is in the present moment. Right here, right now. In the present moment, we have the ability to heal our past and to lay the groundwork for our future. When we are focused in the present moment, we are able to see the past free of the filters that we have acquired over our lifetime. Without these filters, we can create a future that supports our spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being.

Unfortunately, most of us spend most of our time in either the past are the future. When we are living in the past our focus is generally on events which we consider negative and that we fear repeating. By being focused on the past we are actually missing the beauty and energy that is all around us and the present moment that can be used to heal these hurts and traumas.

When we are living in the future we are either projecting our fears from the past or our desires onto another time. This again, stops us from being in a place of power where we can actually create the future, we desire. This is not to say that we shouldn’t have goals or dreams, but rather that we should stay truly grounded in the present and do the work that is necessary to make them come true.

One of the ways I have found to be most helpful in staying in the present is to spend a few minutes each day in meditation. If however at some point during the day you discover that your mind and your body are not in the same place or time, there is a simple exercise that works wonders for bringing you quickly into the Here and Now. Simply sit upright in your chair with your feet firmly planted on the floor, hands and legs uncrossed. Close your eyes, take three deep connected breaths and allow yourself to relax. With your eyes closed, and continuing to breathe slowly and deeply, become aware of five things that you physically feel. Once you have done this, turn your attention to five things that you hear, and then to 5 things that you smell. You will be amazed at how much more present you are in your body after you have done this exercise.

When you are fully present in the moment you have the power, the clarity and the focus to heal your past so that it no longer affects either your present are your future. You also have the power, the clarity and the focus to do the work that will allow you to create a joyous and abundant future.

Love and light,
Dr. Rusty Barrier & Dr. Tricia Seymour

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I know that at any moment I can choose to let go of the past and experience the peace of now, rather than the turmoil of the past or future, and I learned it from a long-haired Persian cat named Fenix. Sheri O. Zampelli is the author of …

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The process of absolving oneself from the “shoulds” in life can be a slow process as it can be difficult to let go of or alter one’s goals without feeling like a failure. The key, I have found, is to meet life where you are rather than … Rather that anticipating what will happen next or needing to obsessively plan for the future, I have absolved myself to just be. I believe it is helpful to stop in the moment at least once a day and remind myself that life is good even …

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When we are in a state of love we experience all of what we would judge to be the positive feelings; joy, connection, trust, warmth, and of course peace. When our mind and our body is in a peaceful state are very neuro-chemistry supports our health and well-being. When we move into a state of fear, however, this very same neuro-chemistry begins to create toxins and cause our bodies to shut down and deteriorate. This is the beginning middle and end of the dis-ease process.

Each and every day we are offered many opportunities to choose whether we wish to be in a state of love are fear. When we hear about oil spills, wars, famines, or other disasters is up to us whether this moves us into a state of fear or opened our hearts to reach out. Unfortunately, most people tend to react in fear when they hear of some disaster or catastrophe. It is vitally important that we learn how to read center ourselves and return to that sense of inner peace that allows us to feel connected not only to each other but to our Source as well. As we practice discerning between love and fear and willingly choosing to release the fear we support ourselves and others in growing and evolving in consciousness as human beings.

One of the things that that can be done to assist in choosing between love and fear is to simply take the time to make a list of all the feelings that are associated with love in all the feelings that are associated with fear. Once this is done, take a long look at this list and make the decision which feelings are the most supportive of your growth and development.

Love and light,
Dr. Rusty Barrier

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Every single being on the planet is a divine child of God. It is up to you and I to recognize this essence within each of us. Far too often we become distracted and confused by the behavior of the individual and never look within to see who they really are.

When we take the time to truly see another person, it opens our heart and causes us to join with them in a very deep and intimate level. This intimacy is often frightening and sometimes painful as we begin to see who they are and what is behind the behavior they exhibit. It is important to realize that just because we are willing to see the person and to recognize that the essence of their being is love, it does not mean that we have to be present when they are acting out in that behavior. It does mean that we still recognize them as a divine child of God regardless of the behavior.

AFFIRMATION: I see each person I meet as a divine child of God whose very essence is LOVE.

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As we focus on the principle of divine order, order manifests in our lives. When our desk or home is cluttered, it is because we have not taken the time to put things in order. When life feels overwhelming, it is because we have let our minds become cluttered with thoughts with no clear intention.

We keep your thoughts in order by refusing to dwell on any thoughts except those that support our highest and best good. Refuse to let fear or doubt or discouragement derail your thinking.

Affirmation: I see divine order at play in all areas of my life.

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Forgiveness means looking beyond behaviors. Without condoning hurtful actions, you accept that each of us is doing the best we can in that moment. The truth is that we are all innocent children and nothing can diminish or change that. By releasing the belief that it is possible to lose your good or lose your power, you can let go of the negativity weighing you down and forgiveness to flow into your life. When you are free of resentment, judgment and condemnation, you are able to love others, to laugh and to live joyfully.

What then can you want that forgiveness does not offer?

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