What Do You Need to Let Go In Order to Grow?

I woke up Sunday morning excited about spending the day at the beach. There were only a few short weeks left of summer in Toronto and when I looked out the window I saw a clear blue sky and a very bright sun. As I opened our front door with all my beach necessities in hand I was greeted with the heat from the sun, thick humidity and all the scents of a hot summer day! When I got to the driveway I saw that the huge maple tree in front of our house had started to shed  a ton of leaves. Our driveway and front lawn had the first dropping of what would be many more leaves to come. Though today was a perfect beach day I knew that  fall was just around the corner.  As I looked to the tops of the tree many of the leaves had started to loose their dark green colour. They were starting to turn red and orange.  I still had today to get my beach groove on but I knew that summer time was near ending. I looked at the fallen leaves. It made me think of how tress are willing to let go and shed their leaves knowing that each spring it would bloom a whole new set. As I drove off to the beach I couldn't help but wonder what lessons our tree was offering me?

Fallen leaves are a lesson from the universe about surrendering and letting go. Trees have immense faith. They let go of their leaves knowing that new ones will blossom in the spring time as the tree goes through expansion and growth. We too are always growing and evolving. For us to grow we sometimes have to let go of what no longer serves us. That includes things we've outgrown, negative belief systems and old patterns. All of this shows up in our lives as a story that we have chosen to tell. It's a story we've created and choose to hold onto. Our old stories keep us from growing. They make us feel stuck. And prevent us from allowing our truest self to be expressed. Our story is just that. A story. To let go of our leaves we need to simply be willing to tell a new story. Our old leaves occupy space in our lives that block new energy that comes with growth. It's often a conditioned limiting belief.

Examples of limiting stories include:

• I'm not good enough
• I don't know what I want
• I'm a victim
• I'm not strong enough
• I can't
• This isn't the right time
• I'm scared
• I'm not worthy
• I'm not loveable
• I'm a failure
• I'm not good at anything
• .......Etc.

The story I've chosen to let go is "I am a victim. I am powerless" Victimization consciousness made me feel weak. It created feelings of separation, isolation and loneliness. Victimization is pure and simply negative and negativity can only attract negativity. To release this I chose to align myself with empowerment consciousness. I declared the divine in me as my true source. I decided to see that same source in everything and everyone. I authentically declared that source to be God and where all my power comes from.  My affirmation and prayer I recite each day as I awaken is:

"In the affinity of Life of where I am all is perfect whole and complete. I am one with the very power that created me and that power has given me the power to create my own circumstances." from the book "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay

This is my new story. It has shifted me from feeling powerless to powerful. A higher vibration then the one I was feeling. I let go of the story. I let go of my leaves. By telling a new story I've chosen to create a new reality that is reflective of my soul's growth. My old story wasn't serving me. It was an illusion. Making the choice to let it go empowered me.

What story are you holding onto that is not serving you? Perhaps letting go and surrendering will blossom your life with a new story, belief system and outlook. Be willing to let go and know with faith that a new story awaits to be told. Are you ready to embrace and tell a new story?

Angel Blessings to ALL

Don't Let Fear Interfere With Your Dreams

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Every dream I ever reached for scared me! What if I failed? What if I succeeded? What if I wasn't good enough? What if What if what if....."   I've learned to accept that fear is apart of the achievement process. No goals or dreams were ever achieved without the accompaniment of fear. Fear is a funny emotion. It's one that can paralyze you. It can stop you dead in your tracks. But if you chose it can also propel you forward. You can use it like fuel and let it drive you towards your dreams. In every one of my achievements fear didn't win. I simply have learned how to manage it. In fact I've now come to believe that if something doesn't scare me I probably don't want it that badly.

Do you remember the last time you did something that really scared you? How the fear was so unbearable? You

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became stressed and couldn't sleep. How your heart raced and the adrenaline was so high you could barely think straight? Fear makes us, uncomfortable ,drains us, causes fatigue, has a negative impact on our bodies, relationship with ourselves and friends and loved ones. It is constricting and suffocating. Most of our fears are really about a future event that hasn't happened yet. Fears represent a mere  few negative possibilities of the future. But there are also an infinite assortment of positive possibilities. You could succeed. And perhaps that that success will open up doors in ways you couldn't have even imagined. You may never be able to rid yourself of fear. So why not use it to move you toward your goals and dreams? It can only  defeat you if you decide to do nothing about it.

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Fear can be managed or controlled like the volume button of your IPOD. Maybe all you need to do is simply turn down the volume button of fear like the sound on your IPOD'. Let it play softly in the backgrounds as you strive forward for your dreams. Treat fear like a passenger in the seat of your car and not the driver. Let it come along for the ride and never let it take control of the steering wheel.

Fear is like validation that you are doing what you need to do for your personal growth. There is a great sense of accomplishment when you achieve a goal despite how much it scared you.  So make fear your friend. Have a better relationship with it as it's going to accompany you many times in your life.

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 My first public speaking experience was for a class assignment in front of my Grade six class in

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elementary school.  This is the first memory I have ever being scared to get up in front of a group of people. But I did it. In fact I went on to win the public speaking contest in my whole school. At eighteen I was  asked to teach a low impact aerobics class at the North York YMCA as part of my summer job. I had to speak and lead the group at the same time! But I did it. While a student at McMaster University I had to make many presentations as part of my physiotherapy training in front of my peers and professors. The pressure was great but I did it! My first job after graduation was in Pakistan and I led workshops in fitness at a local community centre. This time the group I stood in front of didn't speak English. A new challenge with a twist. But I did it.  Shortly after I presented at Canada's largest fitness conference "CanFitPro." Now I was speaking amongst the best fitness professionals in the world. But I did it. From there I went on too speak at conferences all over the world. If I let fear in my grade six class or at any point defeat me it would have shut the door to all the incredible opportunities that came thereafter. This pathway that started at the age of twelve awakened many of my dreams including becoming a Canadian Reebok Master Trainer as well a spot on the hit show "In Shape With Sharon Mann."

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Each stage I stood on created a doorway to greater opportunities. This contributed to my growth because I had to step out of my comfort zone.  I never would've imagined that that winning a public speaking contest at a very early age would've led me to where I am today. Was I scared? Absolutely? But when I look back if it wasn't for the fear I wouldn't have made it to where I am today. Getting up on that first stage was the universes's way of opening up that first door. And because I chose to walk through, it it led to all the other doors that were waiting for me on the other side! My dream was born and it took on a life that I never would've imagined. Though fear came along for the ride at every step I was able to manage it in  a way that kept me moving forward and not stuck.

What are you dreaming of in this moment? What is it that you really and truly desire? Does the idea of going for your dream(s) scare you? If your answer is yes then GO FOR IT! See the possibility that your dream has the potential to be something greater then you could ever imagine. Be willing to take that first step. It may seem like it's huge at first but the infinite positive possibilities are just on the other side of the first door you have to walk through.

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 I have many more dreams to reach for. Am I scared? The answer yes! But will it be worth it? Absolutely!

Angel Dreams To ALL

Messages from the Angels: You Are Most Powerful

Dear Loved ones. We remind you today that indeed you are most powerful. You have been given the direct light and power of God that lies within you to take every thought and intention and turn them into tangible manifestations. Begin by choosing your thoughts and intentions well. Each is a form of prayer and every prayer is heard by your creator. This time on earth where time and evolution are speeding at faster rates then before. The speed at which the power to manifest proves more powerful when you are fully aligned with your desires and synching into the light with complete trust, faith and belief. Pay very close attention as we guide you with repetitive thoughts and feelings that are inspiring, uplifting and loving. Our words will always only be as such. Trust that this guidance is divine in origin. We are working closely with you always. Your guardian angels are well by your side supporting your every journey. We ask that you make your lives lighter by taking time to enjoy, play and nurture your inner child. Your journey towards your manifested desires need not be so stressful. Your life on earth need not be taken so seriously. Your creator is most joyous to see you in play and fun. These emotions are then aligned with high vibrations that will liberate you of all worry making your guidance more easily received. So dear ones have some fun! Take time for you as self love is the gateway to all love and those with an open and receptive heart will be easiest to receive their manifested desires. We love you always. All is well and always will be well. Angel Blessings

Messages from the Angels: We Are Here to Help You Feel Safe

Dear loved ones. We do feel your concerns about your health and well being on your planet. There are concerns on many levels and the primary of which is a sense of insecurity in your lives. You're angels assure you that this is part of your experience on earth for growth. Much growth can only occur when you leave your comfort zones. Moving into unknown territory is your souls desire for expansion. Yet your EGO keeps you gripping to all that is familiar. We Angels are here to support you in all forms of growth and transitions. Know that your fear, though a normal experience may be all handled by us. We do realize you need to feel safe but there is no place to be safer then in the hands of your trusted Angels. God has given you many resources to turn to during all your difficult times. Earth is like a school and as you succeed it is similar to the passing of your grading system. Remember your sense of nervousness on your first day of school of each new grade. It came with excited nervousness but as you entered your classroom there stood your teacher to welcome you. Your guardian angel is much like that very teacher. We offer you comfort. We offer you ease. We offer you complete safety. So go now and take that step you've so been longing for. This period of energy is highly supportive. Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings and emotions as we use these aspects of all your senses in the form of trustworthy guidance. Propelling forward is as much as having trust and faith in your divine helpers. Know that all is well and always will be well.
Angel Blessings to ALL.

Messages from the Angels: Choose Happiness Now

Dear Loved Ones: Many of you at this time are going through significant life changes. During this transition do not the energy of conflict and obstacles distort you from the truth that happiness is in your future. In fact you are a co-creator to your life.  You have been given the free will choose how you feel at any given point of time in your earthly lives. Positive thoughts will create a positive outcome. Negative thoughts will create a false sense of separation between yourself and the Divine. You are continuously connected as child who's umbilical chord is connected to it's mother. This chord, that connects you to the Divine is eternal and supports you with all your supply. Chose to remember this and you will flow through your apparent obstacles. Fear will only weaken you. Your emphasis of where you place your thoughts and feelings will ground you and help you to steer your emotions away from all that keeps you off the path of happiness. Be happy now. Do not think that if and when you get what it is that you want that you will find happiness. It is at every moment of time in your earth lives to chose, feel, express and vibrate happiness. That is your divine right. Remember always you have us THE ANGELS Gods helpers and direct light extensions of God to service and help you. Simply ask for our assistance and then with absolute trust and faith know that we will cary you through all of your worldly problems. Now and always. Angel Blessings to ALL

Messages from the Angels: These May be Times of Choas

Dear loved ones. Though this seems like a period of chaos and instability recognize with faith that all is being orchestrated for your highest good. This is a time to not allow yourself to be carried away by the turbulence but to take charge of your life in positive ways. See that there is a lighter future but in the mean time turn toward prayers and affirmations. This is the time to seek deeper spiritual meaning and know that there are important lessons for your growth unfolding. Ask "What am I to learn from this situation?" "How will I become a better person?" You're spirit seeks to expand. This requires swimming into the deeper and unknown waters which you are not used to. Expansion and growth requires feeling uncomfortable. Allow this discomfort as reassurance and not fear that you are on your path. When in doubt turn over any fears and doubts over to us. Everything is how it needs to be right now. Look past the illusions and see that all is in perfect divine order. Angel Blessings to ALL

Messages from the Angels: This is a Time of Transition

Dear loved ones many of you are in transition at this time or wanting to create new movement in your life. Whether it's your career or relationships this period is a time for personal growth and development. Yes the  changes you are feeling are real. There is a planetary shift that you are all experiencing. Thus this change is not just at a personal level but effecting the planet globally. Transitions and or the desire for transition means that there are aspects of your lives in which doors must close. Space must be created for the new. Know that all is well at this time. It is part of the process and we understand the discomfort. Rest assured that by entrusting in us your fears about change will result in smoother change. Let passion be your guide. Allow passion to move you towards your desires. Allow trust and faith to be the wings that carry you and passion be the driving force to move you forward. If you are feeling passion then know with certainty that it is the voice of your soul speaking to you to follow through with your desires. On the planetary level these shifts are being orchestrated to maintain balance and to create a new equilibrium as new energies and vibrations are being sent for your homes evolution. As the planet starts to shift into higher vibrations you too must synchronize your energies. Know that with certainty all is occurring for the greater good of all. You're only work is to listen to the voice of your soul. Pay attention to its nudges and urges. Take action upon inspiration. Notice the signs from us, your Angels. We are supporting you now and always. Angel Blessings for All