How good are you at letting things go? For some people, this is a very difficult process. The phoenix rising from the ashes is a wonderful analogy for remembering how important it is to rise above it all.

One of the most difficult things to do during any process is to learn how to keep the faith. It is easy to get discouraged. Without the struggle, we don’t have as much appreciation for the outcome. Great work takes time and if you are going to all of the trouble to create and forge a new life, then you already know it will take some effort.

This Phoenix Rising from the Ashes is also a wonderful analogy for rebirth. It shows us that we can emerge from catastrophe stronger, smarter, and more powerful than we were before. This meditation is a wonderful exercise for growth and renewal.

Sometimes we are kicked out of our comfort zone for a reason. Perhaps we were meant for much more. They say we are never given more than we can handle but many of us question that at times.  

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes our struggles are what make us shine. Emerging from the struggle really gives us an intense and joyful appreciation. Looking back, we realize that our struggles made us the incredible person we are today.

Acknowledge the fact that in order to attract new solutions, you must sometimes let the pieces fall so you can start fresh again.

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Some affirmations in this session are:

It can be difficult to feel happy if you are resisting life at every turn. This relaxing calm meditation can help you loosen your grip on life and feel better.

We all have a tendency to try and control things. While that may be a good thing in theory, it’s not actually a very practical way to live.

For example, your current situation in life is the way it is, whether you like it or not. When you constantly feel unhappy or restless, you create a certain amount of resistance, which creates a barrier that keeps good things from coming in.

Acknowledging the bad things that you have drawn into your life is the first step to letting go of and allowing better things in.

Sometimes certain people or certain situations are brought into our lives to teach us something. Acceptance and acknowledgment is the key here because resisting only makes you feel worse!

When you begin to move into a space of grateful appreciation, even for those negative or hurtful things, you begin to move into a space of optimism and hope.

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Practicing gratitude and expressing appreciation is a great way to move closer towards your true self.

Learning to appreciate the gifts you already have in your life and expressing gratitude for those gifts you have yet to receive can completely change the tone of your day.

Many of us are so wrapped up in trying to get ahead that we forget that we can choose to be happy and grateful NOW.

We can take time out of our day to smell a flower or appreciate a happy moment. We can call a friend or sit with a cup of tea. We can be grateful for those things we have already been blessed with.

What you have already is priceless. You are the miracle. When you take the time to celebrate yourself you begin to really understand how amazing you truly are.

Just relax and close your eyes. Tune into this moment in time. Give thanks for your life and for those blessings you already have.

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This lovely meditation can help you quiet your mind and tune into that inner stillness. Simply listen to the soothing music, and soft words and your mind will be able to relax in a very short time.

This meditation also has the Blessism for Quieting the Mind at the end. Like the beautiful lotus flower – you can rise above the mud and the muck and choose to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Blessism for Quieting the Mind

I bless my ability to quiet my mind so I may hear my inner voice. With every breath I take, I release any and all fears and breathe in positive energy and peace. I surrender any limiting thoughts or energy that impede the fulfillment of my purpose. Today may I receive what I need. May my way be cleared as I step out of the darkness and into the light of and into a higher vibration. I have this creative healing power. It lives inside of me. I am open to raising my level of consciousness with every breath I take. Like the beautiful lotus flower - I can rise above the mud and the muck and choose to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life and for that I am grateful.

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Without sadness, we would not appreciate joy.

Like the yin and the yang, we need both positive and negative emotions and experiences to appreciate what we have.

Life isn't always going to be easy....that we know, but it shouldn't always be hard. Without the struggle, we won't have as much appreciation for freedom. Without heartbreak, love would not be quite so sweet.

Gratitude also strengthens your immune system, which in turn helps your body defend itself against disease and recover faster from illnesses.

When you meditate and practice mindfulness, your body releases natural endorphins into the bloodstream that help you cope better with stress and pain.
The best way to find joy in difficult times is to focus on those things that you feel grateful for at the moment.

This meditation is all about looking at ways you can find joy in difficult times.

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What would it feel like to take a breath of happiness? Practicing gratitude and expressing appreciation is a great way to move closer toward a life filled with happiness and gratitude and a life in alignment with your ultimate destiny. Learning to appreciate the gifts you already have in your life and expressing gratitude for those gifts you have yet to receive can completely change the tone of your day.

Many of us are so wrapped up in trying to get ahead that we forget that we can choose to be happy and grateful NOW. We can also use mindfulness and gratitude to have faith in the unfolding journey of life.

We can take time out of our day to smell a flower or appreciate a happy moment. We can call a friend or sit with a cup of tea. We can be grateful for those things we have already been blessed with.

What you have already is priceless. You are the miracle. When you take the time to celebrate yourself you begin to really understand how amazing you truly are.

All you need to do to enjoy this meditation is to relax and close your eyes and tune into this moment in time.

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We’re going back to the basics with this wonderful short meditation. This beautiful meditation is set to the music “Quietude”, described as food for the soul.

Gratitude is also a wonderful way to find joy in difficult times. As you move through this meditation practice, you can focus on those little things you feel grateful for and spend a moment feeling gratitude for your body itself.

Sometimes we forget how lucky we truly are just to be here in this moment. Gratitude helps us feel good and it also helps block the intensity of negative emotions like anger, stress, worry, and fear which raise our adrenaline, cortisol levels, and blood pressure.

The music in this meditation makes it easy to settle into a serene and content state of mind, an effortless journey into deep relaxation.

It also encourages "bio-rhythmic relaxation" by gently reducing your heart rate and breathing rate. You may even feel a sense of euphoria as your nervous system relaxes and your body increases its production of endorphins.

Everything in life is about balance. Without the darkness, we would not know light. Without sadness, we would not appreciate joy. Like the yin and the yang, we need both positive and negative emotions and experiences to appreciate what we have.

Life isn't always going to be easy, that we know, but it shouldn't always be hard. Practicing gratitude can really help you shift your focus, to those things you feel grateful for every day.

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It’s part of our human nature to want to be successful. But what exactly does this mean?

How do you know if you’re successful, on your way to success, or failing? How do you know when you’ve become successful and can start to relax and enjoy what you’ve worked so hard to accomplish?

To answer all of these questions, you have to define what being successful means to you. There is no right or wrong answer. It is different for every one of us.

In short, there’s a lot to consider and think about when it comes to success. At the same time, it’s essential that you do this thinking and define what it means to you to be successful, in all areas of your life. Don’t let this overwhelm you. You don’t have to work on everything all at once, and you don’t have to reach your long-term goals in a matter of weeks. But you do need to know where you want to be heading so you can start to make and measure progress.

You can’t set goals for yourself if you don’t know what success means.

You can start by defining your very own version of success and then set some goals and intentions for yourself based on your definition of success.

This meditation is all about exploring the idea of success and creating an intention. As you go through this session, focus on what kind of intention you would like to set to start living a more peaceful, prosperous, and abundant life.

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