Reaching...

from my heart...
to myself...
reaching
to the stars...
to fly.
to my heart...
to swim.
reaching.
daily...

Today I am aware to reach...reach within to find my strength to swim...reach above to find my dreams and fly. Today, I am aware to reach out to others, to receive what it is that they have for me. Today, I am aware that I must be mindful that I reach every day to be my true self. Today, I reach, to swim, to fly, to receive. And I know that I am blessed with this beautiful day!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you reach for today from your heart so that you can receive from your heart?

Change...

upside down...
inside out...
hanging on.
growth continues..
changing every thing.

Today I am aware of change...and the feeling of being uncomfortable with it. The routine that happens over a period of time...changed..disrupted. I am aware of the feeling that it has turned my world upside down...inside out. Today, I am aware of change...and knowing in my heart that my growth will continue and this growth will change every thing. Today, I am aware that although at the moment this change appears to be blue, it will soon grow a new leaf that will be full of renewed strength and energy. Today, I am aware of change...I am hanging on with my heart.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Today can you see some strength and energy in the change that is going on around you?

Open....

imagine...
roam...
expand...
broaden...
stretch...
strive...
be open and grow.

Today, I am aware of being OPEN. Being open to my creative life as well as my personal life. By making sure I open myself up a little more I believe that I will be able to broaden my world, see more possibilities and connect more with myself and others. By making sure I open myself up a little more I believe that I will be able to stretch beyond the boundaries that I sometimes place for myself and others, allowing me to imagine my dreams just a little bit bigger . There are so many layers to each of us, that by opening up each one of those layers just a little bit more every day we begin to expand our world. Today, I am aware of being OPEN to that growth within my layers.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you do today to make your self aware to be OPEN just a little bit more?

Forward...

moving...
rocking...
flying...
forward...
backward...
forward...
constantly moving.

Today, I am aware of the movement in my life as I reflect on this past week. My week started out strong and I felt surrounded by the generous spirits around me. But than a wave washed over me that sent me rocking backward. As I rocked I could not but be taken over with fear. I felt another wave approaching but this time I allowed myself to be washed over by it and to my amazement I was not pulled under. A small set of wings held my heart and allowed me to see that the direction that I was going was forward. For we are constantly moving forward. At times it does not always feel that way, but today I am aware of it. Today, I do not fear the waves that are crashing around me, I am choosing to feel the smallest wings of love that are moving me forward.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What set of wings can gently help you to rock forward?

Holding On....

falling....
as life swirls
and twirls...
dreams to heart...
heart to dreams...
tightly
holding on
to a thread of hope.

Today I am aware of HOPE...and the strength it takes to hold on to the thread that sometimes connects my heart to my dreams and my dreams to my heart. By holding on tightly as life swirls and twirls around me I continue to honor myself. By holding on tightly I find strength to not let the outside influence that and disconnect me from my highest dreams. Today I am aware that some days it is the HOPE that keeps me going. It is the HOPE that connects me to myself, it is the HOPE that makes it all possible. Today, I am holding on to the HOPE with strength...with love...with my heart and with my dreams.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What allows you to hold on when life swirls and twirls?

Truth..

it takes both...
the rain...
the sun...
to grow.
to unfold.
to become ripe.
to expose your truth.

Today, as I asked myself what I needed to be aware of the word ..TRUTH...came loud and clear to me. Now, listening to your own truth and leading yourself from the core of your heart can often be a difficult thing. I find myself, often times stumbling in these life lessons. But today, I am aware of the importance of MY TRUTH...How there must be some rain in life in order for me to appreciate the sun...in order for me to become ripe. For it is with these lessons that I expose more of my truth to myself. I continue and strive to reach the branches of my truth every day, and though some days are filled with rain, the lessons are there to learn if I listen to the song that the rain sings. Today, I am aware of TRUTH...and as I unfold today, I am grateful for both the rain and the sun.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Can you listen closely to the rain and the sun to find your truth for yourself today?

United...

we are similar...
connected...
laughter..
learning...
dreaming...
united in the roots of love.

Today I am extremely aware of how united in the roots of love I am. How it totally affects me in so many ways. I connect to that love to keep me grounded...to keep me on track...to allow me to laugh like a child, and sing and dance all over the house for no reason than that is what SHOULD be done. Today, I am aware of learning valuable lessons from the smallest of loves, and how dreaming is something that just has to be done also. Today, I am aware that these roots of love are strong and nothing, can rip these roots from my heart.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What roots of love are you united with that you can acknowledge today?

Growing...

a simple gesture...
a loving thought...
a feeling of warmth...
an outreach of gratitude...
a gift of strength
surrounds the buds of sharing.


Today, I am aware of the growing feelings that surround me. I am aware of so many wonderful things that are happening around me and the people who stand by my side as they unfold. I am aware, of the simple gestures that they bring to me...a loving thought sent my way...A feeling of warmth and gratitude rushes over me. I am aware that I find an unfaltering strength because of them. Today, I am aware of the people who surround me and the sharing that they bring to my garden to nourish me and help me grow.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Who are you aware of today, that nourishes you to help you grow? Take a moment and let them know!

Captured Heart...A Reflection...

aware of the beating...
aware of the pulse...
aware of deep breaths..
aware of soft wings...
aware of the light...
aware of the energy...
all that capture my heart
and allow me to grow.

Today, as I reflect back on this week a theme has emerged for me. An awareness of stretching my belief in listening to the whispers of my soul. By doing so in a much softer and gentler way I start anew each and every day...the day before is past and tomorrow is the future...and today..I must be present...I must be aware with a gratitude and gentleness. With a heart that is light with joy and the strength to continue on this path of dreams that is before me with stars...And knowing that by being aware I honor myself, I honor what I do, I honor my life...and when I do this I capture my heart and I am not afraid.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you be aware of today that will help you honor who you are and capture your heart?

Yin ~ Yang

a single principle...
two opposites.
producing one another..
overcoming one another.
all things follow this flow...
all thing are related to each other...

Today, I am aware of the yin and the yang of life. I am aware of the single principle of it, that it is two opposites, that can both produce one another and over come one another. As I focus on this today, I am aware that the choice in most cases is mine...That I can choose which way I spin. Today, I am aware to spin from the the mind set that "things work out". That by looking for a center with a little more love and light I can find the balance...I can find a voice to believe that some things happen for reasons that are not clearly understood till later. That all things are this way...For in the yin and yang of life...there is no apparent reason for the bee to fly and yet he does! Today, I am aware and I spin in the positive direction....
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What way are you spinning today, and with one thought can you spin the other way?

New Beginning...

create a new beginning...
uplift your mind with joy...
take a deep breath of fresh air...
call for your energy...
stretch toward your dreams...
be light hearted with your joy as
you birth some..........new beginnings.

Today, I am aware that I must start fresh on some aspects of my life. I must be aware that I use a joyful attitude and take a deep breath to be able to create some new beginnings. I am aware today, that I must call for my energy and stretch myself. I know that I will have to take great big deep breaths to be able to do some of the things that need to be done, but I will address these new beginnings with joy. Today, I am aware that I must stretch myself toward my dreams and toward change in order to birth my new beginnings.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: After a deep breath what new beginning are you aware of that you would love to birth?
BREATHE...........

Light Wings...

with light and soft wings
I fly...
from the petals of my heart
I soar...
with vision and love
I believe...
gently I glide into this day.

Today, I am aware of the light that shines before me and the lightness of the wings that I sail upon. I am aware that I can soar higher than I ever thought possible if I listen to the songs my heart sings. My dream visions are strong and I believe today with all my heart that I must continue to go where my light wings are taking me. I was honored yesterday with the knowledge that my art was speaking to others...So today, I am aware to honor the wings and the belief that takes me to places that I only dreamed of before. I go gently into this day with happiness...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Where are your light wings taking you from the direction given them from the petals of your heart?

Heart Energy...

A light shines from my center...
it communicates my true emotions.
it allows my gratitude to be lifted..
my love to be exposed..
my growth to continue...
I connect with kindness, energy and love.

Today I am aware of a shining light that comes from the center of my heart..This light that allows me to connect with myself and expose myself to others. Today, I am aware of the depth of my gratitude that this light is shining for me...and for the strength of the growth that comes from it. So, as I reflect on this message today, I am instructed to take this moment and Thank all of you who enter here...those who make comments and share, and to those who simply take what they may need from these affirmations. I am aware that by giving words of thanks to you I am able to connect with the energy of my heart. THANK YOU!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: PASS IT ON!! Who can you say thank you to today from the true depth of your hearts' energy with gratitude?

Believe

expose yourself...
open up and blossom
see the beauty that comes from within...
reach for your stars...
and BELIEVE.

Today, as I reflect over my week I am hit with the emotion of believing. What is it that I have learned this week, what were the spirit lessons that I needed to hear? As I pulled myself up and out of the post holidays...I found that by doing these affirmations (which I neglected for several weeks) I allow myself to feel my creativity, my strengths, my joy. When I listen and reach I feel an excitement and happiness that circles around my entire being. Today, as I reflect over my week I am aware that like a flower the more I nurture myself the more I grow. The more I grow the more beauty I see. Today, as I reflect on my week my soul speaks loudly and the word that I hear is BELIEVE!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you reflect on your week what messages did you hear that made you BELIEVE in yourself a little more?

Burning Desire...

open up your heart...
allow your desires to ignite
feel the warmth around you...
see the stars before you...
fly with your dreams...
and believe in who you are.

Today, I am aware of the difference it makes when I truly listen to what my heart is telling me. When I not only listen but act upon that knowledge. Today, I am aware that if I ignite my burning desires and let the flames burn brightly I feel much better, I laugh more often, I smile just that much wider! Today, I am aware that by believing in myself, by believing that what I do makes a difference, by believing that my creativity needs only to be allowed to burn brightly I can create with a freedom that comes from love. The love of just being able to do what I do for my own personal reasons. Today, I am aware of my burning desire to be grateful for all that I do and all that I have. Today, I open my heart from the inside and let its rays flow outward as I unfold and fly.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What is your burning desire saying to your heart? And will you honor it today?

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Ripe...

the fruit of life hangs ripe
before you...
the belief in your heart
just needs to reach up...
ripe with possibilities...
ripe with love...
ripe with all the joy your spirit needs...
Pick the ripe fruit.

Today, I am aware of the ripe fruit that hangs on the branches of my life. The choice that I have to either pick that fruit or allow it to wither away. Today, I am aware that the ripe fruit contains so many possibilities, so much love and so much joy for my heart and my spirit. Today, I am aware that if I do not pick the fruit, then I do not honor myself.

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS:
What belief do you have that will allow you to pick your ripe fruit and honor yourself?

Beauty Within...

do not let the thorns stop your growth...
for they are there to remind you
to look...to see...to feel..to take care...
for beyond the thorns is a beauty...
a beauty that starts in your core...
and explodes from within.

Today, I am aware of the thorns that we sometimes face...they look fierce, they hurt, and they make us curl up at times...Today, I am aware that when facing those thorns, I must be a little more careful, I must make sure that my true self is protected. I am aware that I need to look and really see where these thorns are, and where I should place my hand and my heart in order to avoid them. Today, I am aware that my true self comes from deep within...and when allowed it can explode into such vibrant color and beauty. Today, I am aware that the thorns can only hurt me if I allow them to.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS:
What are you aware of today??

New Wings...

Unfurl...
Unfold...
FLY!
Lift yourself up with new wings...
Float...
Flutter...
Toward the magical stars of your dreams.

Today, I am aware that I am sprouting new wings...I have shed the ones from last year and I am emerging once again. I have found some new dreams...and kept some old ones, as I start this 7th day of the new year. I am listening to my heart as it directs me with the new found wind under my wings...Today, I am aware that as I listen to this direction, these wings are strong enough to hold me and allow me to float and flutter as they slowly unfurl and unfold.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Do you feel the magic of your dreams today and where your new wings can take you?

Reflection...RISING

The sun rose today...
and so did I.
It used its' energy to light the grey sky...
and so did I.
The sun acknowledged the day...
and so did I.
Today is a brand new day full of light....

Today, as I reflect over the past week I am aware of the strength of self-restoration. I am reminded that the sun comes up every day and lights my world...some days even against the odds of the gray upstate NY skies. It is there perhaps hiding a little, but the image is clearly shown even under the clouds. Today, I am aware that I must be gentler with myself...go a little slower at times, and not be afraid to do that. I must try to be free of judgements in order to take risks and to experiment with possibilities. Today I lift up my affirmations with a jump start from the energy of the sun...Today, I am feeling restored!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS:
What is your intuition urging you to restore as you reflect on your week?

Taking Flight

I CAN FLY...
I CAN LOVE...
I CAN BREATHE...
I CAN LISTEN...
I CAN HEAR...
I CAN SOAR...
I AM ALIVE!

I am aware today that I must do all of these things in order to JUST BE ME! This is a new mantra for 2008..I just must BE to truly honor my hearts' song so that I CAN SING! Today, I am aware of the wind....
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS:
What are you aware of today that allows you to ... JUST BE?

Flourishing Spirit

Do not withdraw....
allow yourself to rest and grow
listen to your silence...
allow yourself to be well
to heal and to grow....
your spirit will flourish...
let your peace blossom...

Today I am aware of the feelings of withdrawing from my world....It puts me in such a negative space, that it takes a great deal of strength for me to hear my souls message. But, I am listening to my message and the direction that it is leading me. Today, I must take care that I place myself in a positive area...that by setting aside some time to be reflective ...taking some time to let myself and my heart heal...Today, I am slowing down my racing thoughts and listening. I am aware that I must pay attention to my needs...and that I cannot deny my growth...that by listening carefully I will find my peace and it will blossom and flourish my spirit.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS:
What messages come to you when you reach a negative space? How do you rise above them?
What message did you hear today??

Comfort Zone!!

Now doing an affirmation every day can be a bit overwhelming to you...so, just think of it as a
"one liner"! LOL....just a little something that your heart has to tell you...
Sit quietly for a moment...close your eyes....and place your feet on the floor....let your body relax...let go of tension...feel it escape either from the top of your head...your toes...or your fingers...then listen...listen to the quiet for a moment....and then ask: what can I do for YOU today, and then say your name....
Some days tears come...just from asking the question...some days other messages come...some days nothing comes (a busy signal comes and just leave a message: I AM HERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU ARE READY!...Your spirit will hear you!) It takes a while to get use to putting yourself FIRST, even for a moment....But the more you do it, the more comfortable you become with it! What do you have to lose?!? Start small....but start with a baby step or two...one day at a time....I believe you will surprise yourself...I know that I did...and I have been doing them for 2 years now!! (and yes...sometimes I will go a week or more without doing them ...and yes....sometimes I fall into the shadows...and yes...I am only human too! LOL)
So this is your comfort zone! This is just a little note of encouragement to tell you...whatever you do, when ever you do it...IT IS ALL GOOD...and IT IS JUST ONE STEP CLOSER TO YOUR TRUTH!
Blessings this the 2nd day of the New Year!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
PS:
Not sure how to write an affirmation....check out the very first post here!

Heart felt possibilities

open your heart...
open your mind...
believe in the possibilities...
open your senses...
open your confidence...
believe in the possibilities...
with all your heart.

Today I am aware of the fact that I have been closing myself up...I have not been open to the messages that my heart has been holding...I need to return to the possibilities ...I need to open up and return to my heart. Today, is the first day of the New Year and my heart and mind ... my senses and confidence are open....Today I lead with my heart...Today, I believe!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What message do you have that your heart is holding? Please feel free to share your journal page...affirmation...artwork...Just leave your link in the comment section....We will be doing this Monday thru Thursday...and on Friday we can reflect on the week...Come on and join in...You will be amazed what you can learn and find out when you listen to yourself!!