To take the journey to mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness and fulfillment one must be prepared to stand in the warrior’s zone, fully ready and steady, able to bear the tension of that which comes to test and try even the bravest and most surefooted of warriors. A true warrior fights no one except his or her self, his or her own demons. A true warrior sees the world as it truly is and his or her place in it as a student. A true warrior knows that only he or she can take on the task of cutting through the forest of vines that suddenly springs up at his or her feet and thwarts the journey. A true warrior knows that it is his or her job to crack the mirror of reflection and step through its shards newly envisioned, devoid of projection. A true warrior knows that salvation and enlightenment lie along the path of inner work, the journey always unfolding in each step. Today is that next step.

Think. And then act. Think for yourself. Think new thoughts, new ideas, new possibilities. Reach for the stars in your thoughts and then take action on behalf of the self when the time is right. A banana does not peel itself. Left alone it will rot and ferment. This is unconscious action, nature taking its course. Human beings have the ability to act apart from nature and nature’s intent. Use nature to guide you, but use human consciousness and volition to act on your own behalf so that progress and growth may occur. Otherwise your life will become like the unpeeled banana, possibilities left uncovered and untasted. Think. And then don’t be afraid to peel the banana that is your life and taste of its sweetness.

Today is the next day of your life. Take what comes with humility and grace, but do not let it overwhelm you or take you off course. You are intelligent and conscious beings fully capable of sorting through your thoughts and behaviors to find the silver lining. Keep on track by constantly readjusting and reconfirming your intent. Allow for life’s unfolding to guide and accompany you on your journey while you simultaneously choose your next steps with awareness and firm conviction to remain on your path of heart. The journey continues and so do you!

Find your balance in your own body today. Watch what you put into it. Nurture it as a good mother would. Be caring and protective so that your vessel of containment may carry you through this day and through all days with comfortable, stable, healthy balance. For abundance and prosperity look to diet and nutrition first and then notice how your inner world and your physical body immediately connect and stabilize you in your outer world. Take care of the whole self today. You are physically important.

Keep in mind where you have been, how far you have come, and what you have already achieved. Keep your eyes, your heart, and your intent focused on what lies ahead. Even though there may be interferences, if your path is the right one those blockages and thoughts of defeat will soon be behind you. Focus on your future as one of accomplishment and fortune as you walk through this day and as you deal with what comes to greet you. Keep the fire within always burning, clearing away and lighting your path of heart.