Our difficulties launch us into new states of consciousness where we are inspired to step out of the reality of our smallest thoughts and step into the limitless freedom of our biggest dreams.

Standing in our power demands that we be vulnerable, listen to our own voice, and take risks outside the comfort of what we know.

The world mirrors yourself back to you. If you love, nourish, and appreciate yourself internally it will show up in your external life. If you want more love, give more love to yourself. If you want acceptance, accept yourself.

Remember, all the answers you need are inside of you; you only have to become quiet enough to hear them.

All real change requires risk. You must take risks every day of your life. You must get up each morning and ask...: What can I do that is different?

If we keep this question in mind while planning our days, we will see that we actually have countless opportunities to add to our life force. Being around people and places we love and doing things that give us deep satisfaction, taking time to digest the events in our lives, being less busy, telling the truth, laughing a lot, eating right, exercising regularly, having long talks with those we love-these are among the best ways to nourish our vitality. Our life force thrives when we are completely engaged in the present moment.

What you can't be with, won't let you be.