Do you want more money? Better health? Stronger relationships?

If you were to receive what you wanted, how would it make you feel? More secure? More confident? Happier?

The secret to having anything you want, resides within your thoughts. I believe the Universe totally supports us in every thought we choose to think and believe. Your subconscious mind accepts whatever you choose to believe. It only accepts us at our own value. Then it reflects our beliefs in our lives. What you believe about yourself and about life will become your reality.

I know people who believe that life is a struggle and everyone is out to get them. Guess what? They are right. I also know people who believe that life is exciting and that everyone is out to support them. They are right too. Whatever you believe, will be. What kind of life are you creating?

Believe it or not, we do choose our thoughts and a thought can be changed. If you find yourself engaging in negative self-talk, stop. It's time to knock it off and change the stinkin'-thinkin'. You truly can have anything you want, but first you have to eliminate all negative thoughts. This isn't always easy because most of us are suffering from self-hatred and guilt to one degree or another. We've built up a lifetime of negative thoughts and false beliefs.

Most of us struggle with the belief of "I'm not good enough" or "I don't deserve". Does this sound like you? The question is why are you not good enough and where did these thoughts come from? Were you brought up to believe that you weren't valuable? Has someone in your life chipped away at your self-esteem to the point where you don't believe you are good enough and deserving?

If you are carrying around strong beliefs that don't support you, it's time to do a little mental housecleaning. Starting right now, take an inventory of your thoughts. When you have a negative thought, take a look at it. Where did it come from? How can you transform it into a positive thought?

Journaling is a great way to discover new aspects of yourself. Find a place where you can be alone and undisturbed when you write. Light a candle, burn incense and create a sacred space. Then let the words flow. Don't worry about spelling or proper grammar. Just write the thoughts that come to your mind. You can always go back and edit later.

The past is over and done. We cannot change that now. However, we can change our thoughts about the past. There is no need to continue punishing yourself in the present moment because someone has hurt you in the long ago past.

Resentment, criticism, guilt and fear cause more problems than anything else. They create dis-ease within the body, mind and spirit. It is time to let go of the past and recognize that you are a gift. When you forgive and release resentment, you will open yourself up to the abundance that is yours to receive.

Begin to create the life you want today by forgiving yourself first. This may be the most challenging aspect of change, but it is also the most rewarding. You possess incredible strength and power to have, be and do anything you want in this life. Determine what you want, believe that you are worthy and remove the shadows of doubt. Allow yourself to experience the freedom you so desire.