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What will you do today? Do you ever stop to give your full thought to the day that lies ahead?

There is a thoughtful verse written by Helen Steiner Rice called ‘What will you do with this day that’s so new?’ It makes for some thoughtful meditation at the start of the day.

What Will You Do With This Day That’s So New?

As we start a new day
untouched and unmarred,,
Unblemished and flawless,
unscratched and unscarred,
May we try to do better
and accomplish much more
And be kinder and wiser
than in the day gone before –
Let’s wipe our slates clean
and start over again,
For God gives this privilege
to all sincere men
Who will humbly admit
they have failed many ways
But are willing to try
and improve these “new days”
By asking God’s help
in all that they do
And counting in Him
to refresh and renew
Their courage and faith
when things go wrong
And the way seems dark
and the road rough and long –
What will you do
with this day that’s so new?
The choice is yours–
God leaves that to you!

When you wish upon a star, it truly seems as though heavenly forces are being invoked. Indeed, there is something both mystical and magical involved in the process.

In tarot readings, the beautiful symbol of the star represents hope, inspiration and serenity. If you hold your gaze fixed firmly on the stars you will achieve spiritual help and guidance.

If you have access to a pack of tarot cards, take out the Star and hold the image in front of you. Alternatively, you can also search for, and download an image of the Star from the web.

Concentrate on the image before you… notice every detail… and feel yourself become one with the card….Allow your eyes to gently close and begin to breathe slowly and deeply…

Think of your wish…see the star shine above you… feel the spiritual forces as they radiate from the Star and surround you with love…visualize your wish as it become a reality…Hold on to this image as you give thanks to your Star.

You will feel uplifted and blessed, and can rest assured that help and guidance is on its way to you.

So often our mind seems to live behind a closed door. Why not open the door and see what is is beyond?

Instead of wishing and waiting for a miraculous change to occur in your life, open up the door of your mind take a fresh new look at life and re-discover the world.

Miroslav Holub, the Czech poet and immunologist, summed it up nicely in this poem ‘The Door.’

Go and open the door.
Maybe outside there’s
a tree, or a wood,
a garden,
or a magic city.

Go and open the door.
Maybe a dog’s rummaging.
Maybe you’ll see a face,
or an eye,
or the picture
of a picture.

Go and open the door.
If there’s a fog
It will clear.

Go and open the door.
Even if there’s only
the darkness ticking,
even if there’s only
the hollow wind
even if
nothing
is there,
go and open the door.

At least
There’ll be
A draught.

Opposites attract in more ways than one, but have you ever stopped to think a little further about that?

What and how we think plays an important part in our lives. If we constantly harbor negative thoughts, and continually concentrate on such things as lack, hurt, regret, and failure, then sure enough, that is exactly what you will attract into your life.

Why not then do the opposite, and attract the good things into our lives? It’s simply a case of paying a little more attention to our thoughts and turning them around into more pleasurable, positive thoughts.

If you begin to pay close attention to yourself, you will be become aware of, and catch yourself in the act of negative thought, speech and actions.

Now whenever this happens, consciously make an effort to think exactly the opposite. Try to form a picture in your mind of exactly the opposite and act as if the more pleasurable positive thought were true.

Practise swapping over your thoughts as often as you can, you will be pleasantly surprised at the changes that you will begin to see in your life as a result… when it comes to your thoughts… opposites really do attract.

Enter your spiritual garden to escape from the hurly burly of life. There are times when we all need to escape from the pressures of a hectic life, to a haven of peace and security.

One way is to imagine and enter your spiritual garden. It can be real or imaginary, a garden that you have visited or a garden you have created in your mind.

You can choose the season and the setting. It could for example, be spring-time with signs of delicate new growth everywhere, or summer-time with an abundance of bright colored flowers.

Your spiritual garden may feature a cascading waterfall, or a babbling brook with crystal clear water.

Can your hear the sweet sound of bird song? Of the trickling water? Of the leaves on the trees as they rustle in the breeze?

Taste a fruit from a nearby tree, cup your hands and drink the sweet fresh water from the stream.

This is your spiritual garden, a healing sanctuary, a safe place where you can be at peace, relax, and refresh your mind body and soul.

Inspiration, Meditation, Dedication, is the title of a charming little verse by Helen Steiner Rice. I think it makes for a lovely reminder to print out on to small cards and place them strategically around your home and office, and maybe slip one into your purse, pocket or wallet.

Inspiration, Meditation, Dedication
Brighten your day
And lighten your way,
Lessen your cares
With daily prayers,
Quiet your mind
And leave tension behind
And find inspiration
In “hushed meditation.”

Next time you are feeling tense or anxious, try to take time out for yourself to quietly meditate and visualize a healing light entering and surrounding your body.

It seems that almost daily that new events occur which can cause deep emotional upsets. Emotional upsets are among the greatest causes of stress which if left unchecked can lead to high blood pressure, and illness.

It’s essential for your health and well being, that you find ways to totally relax your mind, body and emotions.

There are many ways to help relaxation, but first and foremost your comfort is essential, some people find that a warm soothing, scented bath works best for them.

Try to make your immediate environment as peaceful as possible. You might like to place a candle at a safe distance nearby. As you look into the flame, imagine the rays of light reaching out to you and gently surrounding your body. Allow the rays of this healing light to comfort you, to soothe your mind and your body, to protect you from all harm.

If you can listen to a of beautiful piece music or sounds of nature, your experience will be greatly enhanced.

Always remember that you are a much loved child of the Universe, relax and let your heart and mind open to receive its love.

The words of ‘Each Day Brings a Chance to do Better’ is wonderful food for thought and contemplation by Helen Steiner Rice. I have written the words of her lovely inspirational verse for you below.

How often we wish for another chance
to make a fresh beginning,
A chance to blot out our mistakes
and change failure into winning –
And it does not take a special time
to make a brand-new start.
It only tales the deep desire
to try with all our heart
To live a little better
and to always be forgiving
And to add a little “sunshine”
to the world in which we’re living –
So never give up in despair
and think that you are through,
For there’s always a tomorrow
and a chance to start anew.

The best way to banish your negative thoughts is to replace them with positive thoughts.

It’s hard to suddenly stop them completely, after all, they have become an ingrained habit. But with a little practise they can and will be replaced with more desirable positive thoughts. Visualization can play an important part in this practice, and help reinforce new habits.

When you become aware of a negative thought, you can listen and acknowledge it, but then tell yourself that the opposite is in fact the truth. You then need to divert your creative energy towards a more positive frame of mind.

Bring an image to mind of how the opposite thought would look and feel in reality. Imagine how good your life would be when the positive thought becomes a reality.

Each time the negative thought arises, replace it with the opposite. By doing this, you will in fact be creating another more positive habit, which will eventually replace the old one completely.

Your mind is an obedient creature, and if something is repeated often enough, it will accept it as true, and eventually you find that you are acting accordingly.

Try it, you will be pleasantly surprised at just how well it really works, and remember, the more you practise, the easier it becomes and the sooner your unwanted thoughts will be permanently replaced

No matter how bad things may seem, no matter what difficulties you may be faced with, there is always a way out.

It’s hard to see the way clear when all around you is in chaos, when your world seems to have collapsed before your very eyes, but believe me, there is always a way out.

If you are be prepared to listen, with faith and an open mind, your inner advisor will come to your rescue and show you the best way forward.

Take some time out to sit or lie quietly by yourself. Make yourself really comfortable and take a few long deep breaths.

As you breath in, imagine a you are immersed in a beautiful rose pink healing light . . . You are surrounded by warmth and love as the healing light surrounds, protects and comforts you.

As you breathe out, imagine all the fears, anger and frustration leave your body . . . Let go of all the tension.

Relax as you feel all the tension being replaced with the gentle healing light that surrounds you.

You are safe now . . Your inner advisor is standing close by . . . Soothing words are whispered into your soul . . . Relax . . . You are being assured that all is well . . . You will be shown the way.

Let yourself drift now into the future . . . See yourself free . . . You are safe and protected now. . . You are filled with loving protective energies.

When you awaken, you will feel refreshed, happy, and confident that all is well. Focus on your bright new future, keep the picture foremost in your mind, a new door is about to open you.