Hello there,

I want you to know something. You won’t be perfect at this human-being thing.

You’re going to wake up some mornings, and you’ll be challenged to connect with your passion and your joy.

You’ll be overwhelmed by the tragedies in the world. You’ll be tempted to focus on the difficulties you face, the challenges you’ve yet to overcome, and you’ll wonder if anything will ever change.

I’m here to tell you dear Friend, when this happens, don’t worry.  There are ways to shift out of it.

First, remember your “negative self” is out to sabotage you. That sneaky little bastard (whoops—I didn’t just write that :)) will say anything to undermine you.

So let that weasel talk. Let it tell you that your life is a mess, that the world is a mess, that you can’t make a difference, that you are good for nothin’, that the world is self-destructing—basically invite it to do it’s worst. (Remember, the negative self always lies…)

Then, once it has spewed all its venom, send it off with your higher self, who will take it to be healed. And you, my friend, will be able to breathe deeply of joy again.

But if that doesn’t do the trick…

Take a moment to be by yourself, and get quiet. Breathe gently, and close your eyes. Invite me in, by saying, “Spirit, please help me regain my joy and passion.” And I’ll be there.

You’ll feel my essence surround you, like a soft, quiet mist. Then I’ll pass some screens through your body. You’ll feel them tenderly passing through your entire being—removing anxiety, fear, hopelessness—basically they will remove any and all negativity.

These screens will slowly move through you three, or five, or seven times. And you’ll begin to feel lighter, freer, and happier.

Gradually happy thoughts will begin to dance in your head. You’ll remember some of the things you are grateful for. You’ll think self-loving thoughts—and maybe some silly thoughts too.

And within five to ten minutes, you’ll start to feel excitement about this day. You’ll feel your passion returning.

You’ll begin to remember why you are here—that you are an important piece of the puzzle of humanity and you have something to offer that is uniquely and unquestionably your gift to the world.

And you resolve to give that gift today. Maybe just a little—but dammit, you came here for a reason. You are powerful. You are gifted. You are perfect in your own quirky and unique human way.

And you will triumph.

There. Feel better now?

I LOVE you, Friend.

Your (admittedly a little bit crazy) Spirit