There are usually more ways than one to do something.  Knowing that; my way in not necessarily going to be the best way to accomplish all that needs to be done at any given time.  As such, I surrender my desire to judge in a critical; unloving or self-righteous manner.

We are all unique expressions of the divine.  Just because I perceive something or someone to be ugly, dull or pointless does not make it so.  Everything in life has a purpose.  It is in knowing what that purpose is that we see the true meaning and beauty in things.

No one is immune from making mistakes.  Least of all myself!  That is all the reason I need to be a little more forgiving to others when they stumble, fall or lose their way along their own life path.  Mistakes teach us all valuable lessons - one of the most important being that forgiveness is the best gift we can ever give ourselves; so today I happily bestow upon myself the gift of forgiveness.

Despite my seeming disappointments and not having everything my heart desires; I am thankful for the many things I do already have.  Things such as my health, people that love me, a roof over my head and the strength that Spirit provides me in time of great need.  Too often we can't see the woods for the tress; so today I will look for all the blessings I already have in my life rather than what I feel I am missing or deserve but don't yet have.

I will do this by prayer, meditation or inner reflection of some kind.  The soul, much like the roots of a tree, needs sustenance and nourishment if it is truly to grow and flourish as much as it's meant to. I will also do this is by anonymously helping out someone around me without being found out as well as doing 3 things I really don't want to simply because I know that in so doing, I will make a positive difference in my own world as well as in the world of others with whom I come into contact with.

I'll do this be looking my best; even if I'm only sitting at home on my computer all day.  I'll dress good, look good and feel good doing it. I'll be courteous, polite and caring whenever I talk to someone I meet or over the phone.  Making a point to "really" listen to whatever it is they are telling me and will show them genuine concern.  I'll do my best as I do this not to criticize, find fault or bemoan anything they say so that they leave me feeling better for having talked to me to begin with.

I'll make a point today of setting aside some special time for myself when I can think about all the things that have happened to me of late so that I can work out how best to proceed with all the things that are going on in my life right now.  I'll also take a closer look at my own wants and needs and try to work on fulfilling as many of those as I can without taking on too much at one time.  I'm fully aware that with deep inner reflection and self awareness I am far more able to get a handle on what needs done in my life.  So today I am going to make a Scared Space in it to do just that.

I know that there are lots of people in my life that I love deeply but fail to remind them of that love as often as I should.  The people I live with day in and day out.  Friends I haven't heard of or seen in longer than I care to remember.  My neighbors, colleagues and friends.  But just for today; I will show them that I do indeed love and appreciate them being a part of my life.  No matter how small or seemingly insignificant the may play a part in it.  Be that through a phone call or long overdue email; a surprise gift or other act of affection.  Even if I can't come out with the words, I will make an effort to find another way to show them that they do make a difference, have not gone unnoticed and are loved beyond measure.

I will enjoy life as much as I can today without worrying about what other people think of me.  I'll let my inner beauty shine bright like a beacon for all to see - knowing all the while that I have much to give the world and have nothing to be afraid of.  After all, fear is nothing more than false expectations that appear real.  I will talk to people I've always been too afraid or shy to talk with.  Have the courage to make my opinions heard and make them count; as well as be willing to try things I've always wanted to have a go at but was always to afraid to incase I messed things up.  Courage favors the brave; so today I will be brave and unafraid!