You've changed alot (for the better), but do you take the time to acknowledge how far you've come? We sometimes get wrapped up in "what's not working", "how things could be better", or "what we haven't accomplished". Those frames of mind put a veil over all the transformation that we have gone through. So this article is just inviting you to slow down for a moment, and recognize all that you've been through and how much you've transformed. 

In this day and age, we tend to place such high standards on ourself and on other people. By seeing the world through the eyes of those standards however, I think that we miss something truly beautiful - our growth and progress. It's about progress - not perfection. We need to embrace all the facets of our being, and realize how far we've truly come.

Very seldom are our mistakes, hiccups, and detours off the traditional path, celebrated. As we go through life and experience the backlash of not getting it right, I think it does something to us. It has us believe that if we mess up, fall, or if we are not up to par, then we are unwanted, unloved, and unworthy. That belief, then has us get into a "perfectionist" mindset. Here's the piece that I believe may soothe that perfectionism.

Creativity is a natural expression of the human soul. It's a form of us tuning into the Infinite realm and bringing the unseen to life. Creativity is meant to come easy, but a couple of things hinder that current - fear and rigidity. We can't fathom the idea that something else has control and knows exactly what we need, but it does, and it's inviting you to start creating without all the "rules" that we're accustomed to.

A mantra is a key phrase or phrases that represent positive ideas. The whole purpose of a mantra is for you to embody the feelings that it produces. I've created a list of 50 feel good mantras for you. Check them out, choose the ones you resonate with, and practice your mantra daily for the best results.

Can your mantra change your life? Well, if you believe anything is possible, then it's safe to say that your mantra can change your life. It's not about just speaking the words though. You have to embody the feelings of it, believe in it, and accept your mantra as truth - in order for it to have a positive effect. 

Your dreams, desires, and preferences matter. That's why they are so important to you. From time to time, the Universe sends us messages through other people. Consider this a message from the Universe. All that you desire, can and will manifest, but your dreams need a little help. If you've been waiting for something to manifest, and it seems like it just isn't happening - this message is for you!