Your invitation comes snail mail, in a pretty (insert favorite color) envelope disguised as life's challenges, traumatic experiences, tragedies, and on the opposite side...Joy, happiness, triumphs. It is up to you to open it and discover the gifts within and they really are gifts of gold!!

Some people simply get a postcard from a far off place and go HELL yes I'm on that trip of a lifetime, let's get this party started! Well, they are the one's that RSVP right away. But for most of us, the arrival of the envelope can be so tear jerking, heart rippingly painful or so distracting (monkey mind, which stands for over thinking) that we can't understand our very own soul's message that comes so sweetly wrapped up inside, like pure candy for the distressed, distracted soul. The gift of bumping you, head on towards the direction of where your soul REALLY wants to go

We either end up staring at the envelope (monkey mind) thinking that's all there is; or we open it, throw away the invitation and keep the envelope and then totally obsess over it (your story) and pick to pieces every single little inch of that beautiful little envelope.

So, are you ready to let go of the pretty envelope, delve deep inside, accept the INVITATION and embrace its message for all that it has to offer you on this amazing, unique, fantastic, far too short trip called life? Can I get a 'YES" if you are ready to rip open that envelope and RSVP right NOW!! You got this! I Believe in YOU!!!


Rebecca Fox R.M.

Of course, the problem with this is that our power lies in the present. When we live in the memories of the past or a dream of the future we give our power away.
We literally allow ourselves to forgo the now and focus on what could have been and what might be.

In the Harry Potter series, Dumbledore, the mentor filled with wisdom, says to Harry that the happiest man alive would be able to look in the Mirror of Desire and see himself exactly as he is. Now that my friends, is living in the present.

Living in the present is like being a pro surfer: riding the wave of time, capturing the wave of your life, following the flow of energy, being in that wonderful state of balance, embracing the adventure, the moment and every little piece of excitement it brings.

So what keeps us from living in the present moment, you may ask yourself?

• Letting go of the past is a HUGE one for many.
• Trying to be something or someone that you are not.
• Forgetting that we are all perfectly imperfect and that we are still wanted, needed and loved regardless of what we believe or perceive to be shortcomings. 

Just to name a few and i'm sure you could come up with far more (feel free to post them below, you never know someone might relate and find out something about themselves they were never aware of before).

So what can we do to help ourselves return to center, to live in the NOW?

• Let go of being too attached to the material world (I know secretly you're singing a bit of Madonna at this point)and someone else’s vision of success or failure.
• Connect to the heart of you and your inner guidance.
• Let go of constantly trying to impress others or wanting/needing their approval.
• Follow your own dreams and what it is that brings you joy, regardless of what other people may say about it.

• Ask yourself what is really important in your life, in this moment and let go of the rest.
• Choose to live your life like one big huge adventure filled with happiness and love.
• Always remember that it is not what happens to you or fails to happen that is important, so much as how you respond to each situation.
• And the big one, which for some I know is easier said than done. Love and Respect your gorgeous self exactly as you are in this moment, because you are exactly where you are supposed to be.
  

Living from the core that balanced center of yours means not becoming too identified with this life. It is to remember you are an eternal soul all the while  making the absolute best of whatever this life has to offer in all it's forms. It is to give yourself fully to your life in this moment yet at the same time allow yourself to trust, have faith and believe in yourself enough to go with the flow of life.

Once we are able to find that place of calm, that direct center, the eye in the storm so to speak, it is much easier to enjoy any wins, successes, fantastic opportunities without making them the center of the universe, massively important or trying to cling to them. It is also easier to deal with the storm that may be raging around you, the difficult times, because that place of calm also allows you the chance to discover the lessons, wisdom and growth they offer, knowing that this too will pass and that tomorrow is a brand new day.

Love and Warm Blessings

Rebecca Fox R.M.

Some of the things animals can symbolize if we become aware of their presence in our lives are aspects of our personality (this is a great indication for where you might be in the moment and how your attitude or mind is playing a great role in whether you are balanced in all areas of your life or not).  The presence of a specific animal could be an answer to a prayer or a question you have asked of your higher power, or maybe even to thin air.  Think of all those questions you may have asked and wondered why you didn't feel heard or that an answer wasn't brought to you, maybe just maybe that answer came in the form of an animal and you were not aware of.  A Totem Animal can come into your life when your emotions are heightened or maybe a situation has arisen that has you feeling like you are struggling in life.  Totem Animals can bring us all sorts of amazing and valuable insight (whether it is small or profound) into our lives, not only that they are filled with messages of guidance and understanding.  

The latest little Totem Animal who has graced my life in the last few days has been none other than Ladybug.  She has stepped forward in the most significant ways that there's no way I could ignore her presence in my life.  She came as pictures in a leaflet in my mail, flying in front of me to land on a plant I was sitting or standing next too.  A little girl even pointed out two that had landed on my arm and warned me when I went to sit down a rock, as she was scared I was going to squash it.  And to top off my ladybug Totem experience I have had that little ladybug song stuck in my head for the last two days.  So here is the message brought to you by ladybug and I tell you what, i'm glad I noticed her or became aware, because it was the perfect message at the perfect time. Thank you Ladybug what a beautiful message!