Anxiety likes company. It will invite its friends worry and fear to join it. The three of them like to party together and before long they will have left a mess. A warrior is always aware of company, of who has arrived and who has left. A warrior does not open the door to just anybody. A warrior is very selective in who comes in and who goes out. A warrior is committed to a journey that is smooth and unfettered by outside influences, for a warrior knows that everything that is necessary is inside. A warrior walks a path of heart with kindness, gentleness, and compassion, but a warrior is also ruthless when necessary. A warrior will always act like a true warrior, at times loving and accepting of others, at other times fighting to the death. Knowing when it is time to love and when it is time to fight is the sign of a true warrior.

When we worry there is always another part of us that knows it comes from the dark side, that it is not to be trusted or attached to. A warrior stares worry in the face and turns away in a new direction, aware that worry is a sign of weakness, a sign of mind release rather than a sign of mind control. A warrior seeks control of mind, of thoughts, worry, fear, etc. Always alert as to what comes to mind, a warrior knows how to handle that which does not belong. With empty mind, a warrior is ready to proceed. For a warrior knows that all of life awaits, that everything is possible, but a warrior knows that to be ready one must be free.

Where are you today? Who is in control? Who’s voice is in your head? Who’s thoughts permeate your mind? What has happened to your pursuit of clarity and balance? The answer is: Nothing. All remains intact, in place. This is all part of the process. Step aside for a moment; take a deep breath; tell yourself that the journey is underway and remind yourself to stay alert. That’s the only thing that has been missing lately: Alertness.

Get out of the fog. Gather your intentions once again. Begin each day by restating your goal, knowing that it is the next segment of your journey. Everything is important. Nothing is insignificant. But at the same time it is up to you to move things along. And that is where you are today: It’s time to move things along in a positive direction.

It’s your life. Remind yourself what you want it to look like. You can get there. Just wake up, take control, remain alert, and set your intent to finally take action in a new positive direction.

Allow the evolving self to shine through a little bit more each day. Allow the truth of who you truly are to be present in your life. Be daring as you present this new self to the world, as you allow this emerging self to enter into life and live beside you now. Soon there will be no difference between the two of you, for your merger will be complete. Until then remain aware of the work of these two selves, the old self and the new self. Be aware of whose voice speaks, of whose thoughts are evoked, of whose fears and daring are imposed. Note how you begin to operate as you allow your new self to enter and be heard, how you really can allow the old self to step away, no longer necessary.

The work of becoming a changing being is constant. The work of living from your truth must be accomplished with conscious attention to detail, to what is happening inside in reaction to what is happening outside. This is the playing field of evolutionary work. This is how to change with awareness.

To make a decision that is in alignment with nature—nature within and without—is to leave the decision up to the high self, the spirit within, who knows all. Such a decision will unfold as it will and as it should, according to a myriad of factors and probabilities. The main decision on your part is to set your intent and place your trust in your own spirit’s guidance. That trust must be placed above all else and this may be the most difficult thing you have ever done. But if you dare, you will get to see how your spirit leads you on your journey and how your goal is achieved or not. For just because you decide upon something and set your intent does not mean that you will achieve it. Your spirit may have other plans! But in the end, you will be where you need to be according to the laws of nature and your own spirit. So, set your intent, ask your spirit to guide you, and wait to see what comes along to show you the way. Stay alert and act with consciousness, always asking your spirit if you are getting it right. Your spirit will not fail you, but watch out for that ego; it is the only thing you have to worry about!