When I look to the skies, I often see very magical formations in clouds like the one below that looks a bit like a rainbow colored lightening bolt seen through the the bare trees:

When I see rainbows, my heart lifts up to the heavens in a sort of communion with the universe that fills me with joy.

It’s so important to find joy in the little things in life, as I have noted here in my Daily Affirmation today, and my Food For Thought post yesterday.

We go through life sometimes in a very numb state of mind, in that we forgot to look to the skies for rainbows or stop and smell the flowers.

I learned a long time ago that in being in the moment, you place your heart and soul in alignment with the opportunity to experience and feel joy. To be in the moment takes constant work and practice on living with an open mind and an open heart.

Awakening to joy, seeing rainbows is a great balm to the soul when we learn to look to even the littlest things to fill our hearts and minds with love and gratitude.

(Photo: Rainbow Bolt Through the Trees ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)

“Today, I release all fear. I am strong and confident, and trust in the Higher Power for my safety and well being.” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

“If you want change, be a part of it. If you want change, take part in it!” ~~ Pamela Leavey

I’ve always been a firm believer in the importance of being open to new things. Sometimes it seems so daunting. When it is I re-mind myself:

“I am open to learn new things. I am willing to experience new experiences, today and everyday.” ~~ Pamela Leavey

(Photo: Barn in Rock’s Village, MA, October 2010 ~ © Pamela J. Leavey)

What if you could change your life by making different choices? Well you can:

“In life there are always choices. One of those choices is between hope and fear. I choose not let fear run my life. I choose hope.” ~~ Pamela Leavey

In the process of re-minding yourself everyday with affirmations, you are in a sense, re-wiring your brain. To make affirmations work for you, make each daily affirmation your mantra of the day.

“Mine is a life filled with blessings and joy. I welcome each day as a new gift, and a chance to give blessings and joy to those around me. I am abundant in all things and share my abundance freely.” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

“I will be honest with myself and others. For when I deceive others, I am deceiving myself. I will be true to myself and others. For when I am true to myself, I am true to others. I will strive to be the gentle voice of truth and reason in all circumstances.” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

“To Be Empowered – I recognize that I Am Abundant. That I have great love in my life, that I have great joy in my life, that I have everything I need in my life. To Be Empowered, I trust the Universe to provide.” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey

“To be prosperous I must accept that prosperity is the natural state of acceptance for all that I have. When I am grateful for my abundance, in every way, I am open to receive.” ~ Pamela J. Leavey

“To Be Empowered – I am willing to see that I can change what I am not happy about within myself. I am also willing to accept that I am perfect the way I am. I Am Awesome!” ~~ Pamela J. Leavey