support...

security...
love...
strength...
confidence...
a foundation
of support.

Today, I am aware of support....from family...from friends...from virtual strangers.
Today, I am aware of support....feeling a sense of security...love...that is enduring and consistent.
Today, I am aware of support...bringing strength...encouragement...compassion...a knowledge that I am not alone.
Today, I am aware of support...giving me a solid foundation...positive re-enforcement...a deep sense of confidence.
Today, I am aware of support...from family...from friends...from virtual strangers that holds me...cradles me...soothes me. Today, I am aware of support...today, I acknowledge it with thanks.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Take a moment today to feel the support of those around you....take a moment today to acknowledge how much it means to you.

releasing...

gains...
losses...
accepting...
dealing...
releasing
emotions.

Today, I am aware of releasing...allowing myself permission to release sadness...
Today, I am aware of releasing...how change happens...gains...losses...accepting...dealing is just a way of life.
Today, I am aware of releasing...feeling and then letting go of some weight...
Today, I am aware of releasing...listening to where I am at this moment...acknowledging and accepting my emotions...facing some of my fears...
Today, I am aware of releasing...today, I release in order to create space to begin again.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you release today to create space for yourself to begin again?

reconnecting...

reconnecting...
to
creativity...
love...
feelings...
answers...
SELF.

Today, I am aware of reconnecting...stepping back from all that is circling around me...allowing myself to reconnect with my inner voice.
Today, I am aware of reconnecting...knowing that I have been going around in circles...not listening...not concentrating...being unproductive...distracted...so much that I have allowed myself to slip past myself.
Today, I am aware of reconnecting...to my self...to my creativity...I am feeling open today...allowing myself to hear my answers...helping myself to reconnect to my inner peace as I navigate the circles around me.
Today, I am aware of reconnecting...today I am gentle with myself as I start anew.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you reconnect with your SELF today?

heart beat...

witnessing
the miracles
of life...
effortlessly
with the
beating
of my
heart.

Today, I am aware of the beating of my heart...how with breathing in and out without thinking...effortlessly...
I live every day.
Today, I am aware of heart beats...that even in the middle of different situations that distract me I can feel the beating of my heart sustaining me...
Today, I am aware of heart beats...how there is more living to be done...more loving to show...and wings that still need to be grown...
Today, I am aware of heart beats...allowing the miracles of life to be witnessed with gratitude.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What does the beating of your heart whisper to you?

deep strength...a reflection

softly...
gently...
warmly...
allowing...
deep strength
to rise.

Today, I am aware of deep strength...how just when I think I can't handle another thing, I see that I have survived many trials and obstacles...I realize that there is a hidden reserve of strength within me.
Today, I am aware of deep strength...finding energy and inspiration...compassion and love...rising to the surface from deep within for myself and for others.
Today, I am aware of deep strength...softly...gently...with warmth and love I reach out for this strength and
it rises to meet me.

As I reflect on this week, I am aware of my surroundings and everything that is going on with myself and others...of the possibilities that are exploding around us...of the obstacles we have to overcome...I am aware that I am exploring and recapturing a balance from within as I witness change with with gentle patience...As I reflect on this week I am mindful to breathe deeply from the strength that comes from deep within and allow it to rise.  
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you reflect on your week, how did you explore the strength within you?

possibilities...

exploring...
discovering...
the explosion
of possibilities.

Today, I am aware of possibilities...of a future bright with growth and discoveries...of the explosion of possibilities that is happening.
Today, I am aware of possibilities...as I watch the wonder and joy that reveals itself to me...the excitement to expand and grow...
Today, I am aware of possibilities...as I view others' lives...as well as my own.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Take a moment and be aware of the possibilities that are before you today!

(Today, I witnessed my grandson boarding the school bus for the very first time!...The wonderment that is before him is so exciting!)

balance...

grounding...
exploring...
recapturing...
balance.

Today, I am aware of balance...of staying grounded...of staying positive...of exploring my insights...
Today, I am aware of balance...how when I give my energy away to tasks and people for the wrong reasons I become unbalanced.
Today, I am aware of balance...bringing it to me with affirmations...creativity...love...both for myself and for others...gaining a positive attitude as I release the negative.
Today, I am aware of balance...watching as I give my energy back to myself...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you do today to give your energy back to yourself in order to bring balance?

resting...

resting...
to
witness...
change...
joys...
patience.

Today, I am aware of resting...of allowing events to unfold naturally...to not rush forward...to be present at this moment even if things are challenging.
Today, I am aware of resting...of waiting with patience...listening to the whispers of my heart...
Today, I am aware of resting...allowing myself to partake in the enjoyment of the moment...experience the journey of today...seeing the lessons before me...honoring the simplest of joys.
Today, I am aware of resting...slowing down in order to witness the change as it unfolds.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What are you aware of when you allow yourself to rest?

expressions..

expressions...
of
heart
and
words...
words
and
heart.

Today, I am aware of expressions...of love...of caring...of compassion...
Today, I am aware of expressions...touching the honest part of my heart...strengthening connections from my heart...verbally...non-verbally...aware to do that.
Today, I am aware of expressions...between my heart and my voice...clearer...connecting thoughts with words...words with love...love with heart.
Today, I am aware of connections...helping to grow my heart to its fullest level.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you connect your heart and words to better express your love today?

intuition...

words..
needs...
love...
honoring
my
intuition.

Today, I am aware of my intuition...the strength it gives me when listening to my inner words...when I pay attention to the needs of others...when I see with compassion...when I share love...my intuition flows freely
from my center.
Today, I am aware of my intuition...showing me when to be flexible...showing me when to be receptive...showing me my wisdom....showing me my strength. 
Today, I am aware of my intuition...today, I listen...I feel...I honor that intuition, knowing that it will help me through any situation that might arise...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you allow your intuition to guide you today?

road blocks...a reflection

bubbles of
focus...
determination...
courage...
opportunities...
despite
road blocks.

Today, I am aware of road blocks....some set up by circumstances...others of my own making...
Today, I am aware of road blocks...finding a different outlook on them...seeing them as opportunities to explore myself better...
Today, I am aware of road blocks...allowing myself to focus with determination...courage...focus..as I rise to meet the challenges before me with strength.

As I reflect on this week I am aware of the many road blocks in front of me and I prepare myself to move forward despite them...by expressing myself I feel alive with gratitude...I am aware that I must breathe deeply in order to feel peaceful...knowing that the rays of my life flow to me and from me from all directions...I am aware that with faith...love and hope I am holding on...I am not allowing the road blocks to stop me.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: As you reflect on your week what can you see that allows you to meet life's challenges getting you pass the road blocks? 

expressing...

brightly...
feeling alive...
shining...
expressing
myself.

Today, I am aware of expressing...myself...my opinions...my humor...my love...my creativity.
Today, I am aware of expressing...allowing myself to feel bright...to feel alive dispite adversity.
Today, I am aware of expressing...my cleverness...my creativity...with a positive attitude.
Today, I am aware of expressing...knowing that by sharing myself I see my own blessing clearer...easily finding what I am grateful for.
Today, I am aware of expressing...rather than being subdued during this time...today I allow myself to shine.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Is there a moment today where you can freely express your true self in order to shine?

breathing...

quickly...
anxious.
slower...
calm.
deeply...
peaceful.

Today, I have been very aware of my breathing...and how it affects my mind and my body...
Today, I have been very aware of my breathing...how when I am anxious I breathe quickly...shallow...making me light headed and anxious...feeling scared and helpless... my body tense and hurting.
Today, I have been very aware of my breathing...how when I am calm I breathe slowly...allowing my mind to clear and be focused...my body to relax and be at ease...feeling happy and warm.
Today, I have been very aware of my breathing...how when I breathe deeply...I feel peaceful...I feel full of energy...I feel safe and protected...my body feels nurtured.
Today, I have been very aware of my breathing...
And tonight I am breathing deeply.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Please take a few moments for yourself and BREATHE...BREATHE DEEPLY..

      Do you feel the peace?

rays...

flowing
to me...
flowing
from me...
the rays
that make
up my
life.

Today, I am aware of rays...rays of warmth...rays of kindness...rays of love...rays of healing...rays of laughter...rays of challenges...rays of disappointments...rays of sadness...rays of hope...rays of joy.
Today, I am aware of the many rays that make up my life...realizing that you cannot really acknowledge or appreciate all the goodness in your life if you don't have a little challenge every once in awhile. And that all these rays provide something to be aware of...something that helps you to be prepared...to feel...to love...
Today, I am aware of rays...the rays that flow to me and the rays that flow from me...I embrace with gratitude.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you honor all the rays that surround you today?

 

holding on...

with...
faith...
love...
hope...
holding
on.

Today, I am aware of holding on...sometimes holding onto a string...sometimes holding on by a string...but always holding on...
Today, I am aware of holding on...with faith that brings strength...with love that sustains me...with hope that brings me peace.
Today, I am aware of holding on...tightly.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you hold onto tightly when you need to?

support...

a firm base...
a gentle touch...
with love...
I find
support.

Today, I am aware of support...support given freely to me from those who love me...those who care...those that know when I need it.
Today, I am aware of support...giving me a firm base to stand upon...and yet a gentle loving touch to guide me.
Today, I am aware of support...how when things get rough the ones who truly know and understand you are always there to offer up the strength that you might not have at the moment...they do not abandon you to be alone to sink or swim...they guide you gently to a shore to rest.
Today, I am aware of support...and how grateful I am to have that from others.
Today, I will make sure to acknowledge them with love and affection.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you acknowledge your support team today?

faith...

faith...
in yourself...
others...
situations...
outcomes...
you've got to
have faith...

Today, I am aware that you've got to have faith...faith in yourself...faith in others...faith that any given situation will turn out well...
Today, I am aware that you've got to have faith...faith which helps to form bonds...trust...relationships...
growth...bringing everything to a deeper level...
Today, I am aware that you've got to have faith...allowing yourself to truly share what is in your heart...to believe in yourself...to love deeper...to see things clearer...to bring about trust and honesty.
Today, I am aware that you've just got to have faith as this day begins to continue to grow.
ArtfullyYours,
Pattie

PS: What can you put a little more faith in today?

the moment...a reflection

free
of the
past...
and
future...
enjoying
the
moment

Today, I am aware to stay in the moment...remembering that no matter what time it is...it is NOW.
Today, I am aware to stay in the moment...to not rob myself of this day...to remember that the past is over...the future is not here yet.
Today, I am aware to stay in the moment...to free myself of the obsessions and timelessness of past and future and relax in the joy of the moment of today...

As I reflect on this week, I am aware that many emotions have risen this week...however, I have been allowing myself to see them clearer and honor them with each passing day...I am allowing myself to stay open to life...no matter what is thrown my way...in order to find the peace in the present...and accepting this moment.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you do to allow yourself to stay in this beautiful moment today?

staying open...

being
thankful...
being
grateful...
feeling
love...
feeling
life...
by
staying
open.

Today, I am aware of staying open...being thankful...being grateful...feeling love...feeling life.
Today, I am aware of staying open...my first reaction is always to run...hide...retreat...close down when faced with a negative...So today I consciously am staying open.
Today, I am aware of staying open...today I face myself...and all that surrounds me with an openness and energy that is allowing me peace and comfort in the face of adversity.
Today, I am aware of staying open in order to be strong and move forward.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: How can you allow yourself to stay open today? 

mirrored images...

reflections...
expectations...
feelings...
spirit...
seeing myself
clearer
thru others.

Today, I am aware of mirrored images...seeing myself in the reflection of others...my expectations...my feelings...my spirit.
Today, I am aware of mirrored images...allowing myself to give without expecting others to do the same...
allowing myself to see their image, knowing although it looks like mine, their outcome may be different...their thoughts...dreams...feelings...completely different from mine...allowing them to walk their own path...as I walk mine.
Today, I am aware of mirrored images...I will work on seeing myself thru my own eyes...seeing myself clearer...seeing the pearls of wisdom that those mirrored images offer me to release control to better enrich my life.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Do you see the mirrored images? How can you release control of them in order to enrich your life?