Confidence

This is your card reading for Monday, April 25th/16.  Your card today leapt out of the 'Return of Spirit' fractal art deck, authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish. Your card is 'Confidence', and Cheryl Lee's message for the card is this:
"Perhaps you are not aware of how great you really are.  Maybe you have been doubting yourself or you purpose in life.  Have you been questioning whether you are enough, good enough, able or worthy?  In some way you are in need of a confidence boost.  And this is Spirit's way of telling that you are doing just fine.  Spirit believes in you and you need to believe in yourself too.  It will take time and effort on your part, but the rewards of having self-confidence will be well worth it.
You may not do things perfectly; of course you will make mistakes. But mistakes are simply opportunities to learn how to do things differently.  It is always easier to see the greatness in others.  Seeing another person's gifts, talents, abilities, and successes is much easier than seeing our own.  This is a cosmic mirror from the Universe, and it is reflecting back to you, all of the incredible qualities that you really do have.
Sometimes we just have to fake it till we make it. And that is what you are being asked to do. Just try on the suit of confidence. See how it fits and how it feels.  You do have what it takes.  You are just as gifted and wonderful as any other person.  Now it is time for you to feel confident about you.
It's important to note though, that too much confidence or over-faking it can actually come across as arrogance.  Heaven knows you are far from arrogant, so go gently with it.  It isn't about proving anything to yourself or others.  It's about knowing that you are important in Spirit's plan and that you are worthy.  Who you are and what you have to offer is so very important.  It's time for you to believe in YOU, the way that Spirit believes in YOU."

My message for you today is this:
We are approaching Mercury Retrograde this upcoming Thursday---a 3 week cosmic period, whose energies are pivotal to encouraging personal and spiritual growth.  Leading into that, the message for you today is to embrace your worthiness and to hold confidence in the innate gifts and talents you are here to share.  What opportunities or situations have been presenting for you that you have been reticent about moving forward with?  You are being advised by Spirit to step into them with confidence, now.  Do not be concerned about taking a 'misstep' in moving forward...it is literally taking a step forward that is important at this time, knowing that there will be adjustments along the way.  Follow what your heart is telling you, even if others may not understand why.  This is NOT the time to be a 'people pleaser', if that has been your usual 'way of being'.  This is the time to 'tap in' to what feels 'right' for you from your heart-center, and acting on that. Have confidence, not only in yourself, but also in what your Spiritual advisors are sharing with you.  
If you have a dilemma or choice facing you; be still and ask yourself, 'How would I feel if I said YES to this?' and then, 'How would I feel if I said NO to this?' Pay attention to what your Soul is communicating to you...be aware and open to what is being shared.  Follow through with what your Soul has advised you, and do so with CONFIDENCE...do not second-guess yourself and your decision, even if this means being pushed outside your 'comfort zone'...often times this is the case, when we are advancing our Soul, and embracing our reason for 'being here'.  It is a strange combination of feeling 'uncomfortable' and even 'challenged'; and yet so 'right' and 'meant to be', at the same time!  I know you know what I mean, and that you have experienced this many times already in your lifetime! 
You've got this!  Spirit is your cheerleader today! 
Blessed be...