Daily Gratitude: This one phrase can change your life. Yeah I hear you rolling your eyes (you didn’t know I could hear that did you?).

But I am here to tell you it works. When you decide what you really want, all you need to do is announce it, broadcast it to the universe and then let go. You do not need to (and do more harm by) outlining how it should come to you. The universe is so much smarter than you so why limit it by deciding the way you should receive this gift.

Here’s my example. Last year when I was looking for a new car, I had decided I wanted a van and I determined what I needed in it. I was focused on a new car since that’s all I ever had. The prices were outrageous though. But fortunately I had added “this or something better” to my declarations (I call the preliminary to the actual manifestation a declaration but that’s just how I do it).

Guess what. I ended up with the perfect van for me- well, almost perfect. I would have preferred red to white but I do trust the universe to know why I should get a white one.

You can use this in your everyday speech too especially if you’re not a believer in affirmations and manifestations. You can say “have a great day…or something better”. Maybe the something better might be getting a promotion or a kid who wins a tennis match. After all what defines a great day. Let them get the most they can.

Try it consistently and I think you’ll see it works. But it’s not an overnight miracle cure. Just thought I’d mention that (again) for you impatient people. Ha ha

Daily Gratitude: I’d rather be a bamboo wouldn’t you? I am amazed by trees and have taken tons of photos of trees since I moved here 21 years ago.

You have to learn to bend and be flexible so you can get through the tough times in life. If you don’t have the flexibility, it’s more likely that something will knock you down. Maybe not right away but eventually.

Remember all the videos you see when there’s a hurricane? All the trees are bending this way and that as the massive winds are trying to flatten everything in its wake.

Wouldn’t you like to be left standing after the storm is over? Whatever storm is brewing in your life? Let it blow and bend with it. You don’t have to be perfectly straight upright for people to respect you. They will respect whomever survives.

How can you practice bending? Is that different than how you’ve acted in the past? Let us know in the comments.

Daily Gratitude: What a great affirmation. Say this in the morning and the Evening. Then say it throughout the day when things are hectic or you’re feeling anxious

We make things too complicated. Most of these things can be broken down into simple components or steps.

Remember that you don’t have to decide an entire plan in one sitting. It’s not even a good idea. Plan some basic beginning steps and then let go of all the details. Figure out the simple things you can do. The universe will help you along if you allow it to.

Once you’ve come up with the simple steps, you will feel more balanced and calm.

I’m sure you’re panicking right now because you think you have to have every single thing in your life figured out immediately (as in right now). Just believe me when I tell you that you don’t! Simple is best for both your “project” and your life.

Take some time to see what you can simplify in your life.