Recognition

YAY!!!  Thanks to my friend, Melanie, I now have in my hot little hands the new fractal art deck, 'Return of Spirit', authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish!!!  If you follow this blog, you know that I just LOVE Cheryl's fractal art decks and have been excited about obtaining her new deck released this past July... Your card today is drawn from this beautiful deck! Your card is the 'Recognition' card, and Cheryl Lee's message for you is this:
"It is important that we each feel recognized and seen for our hard work and unique contributions we make to this world.  This is why the Recognition card has come to you today.  The Universe does see you and all that you do.  You are being given the recognition, love, and support which you deserve.
This card can also come when we are about to receive recognition in the physical world as well.  You could be receiving an award, honour, or mention.  This could be at work, or with a community or social group.  This can also be on a smaller scale, in a more personal way...whatever form it comes in, just remember that Spirit speaks to us through the physical world and through the mouths of others...No matter what it is you do or how well you feel you are doing it, Spirit is giving you a cosmic pat on the back.  You have done well. Now just allow yourself to really take that in---good job You!
With the empowerment you gain in feeling recognized and appreciated, you will then be given the opportunity to begin to pay it forward.  Every time someone you encounter does something which impresses you, be sure to tell them.  Not only will you completely make their day, but you'll be surprised how good it will make you feel as well!"

My message for you today is this:
So, you have been reminded this week that you are in your life purpose when you experience JOY and when you share the energy of LOVE. Then, you were reminded to stand in your own power and to embrace your Truth from a loving perspective.  Further to that, today you are being recognized for the contributions that you make and you are being reminded that you DO make a difference!  It was brought to our attention about the 'ripple effect' when sharing our love energy, be it in a smile or a gesture that comes from the heart.  When your efforts and gifts that you bring to the world are recognized and acknowledged, it warms and fills your heart. The 'ripple effect' here, is that we can share Love more readily from a FULL HEART...  Allow yourself to fully receive and to take into your heart any compliment or accolades that come your way...do not deflect or deny the Love and appreciation that is being expressed toward you...allow yourself to receive it into your heart.  Know that it is allowing ourselves to RECEIVE that we can better GIVE...
You may be concerned that by accepting compliments or recognition of your gifts that you are dropping into Ego...but if you embrace the Love within the compliment into your heart center, you are truly in your 'Higher Self'...  Being in 'self-love' is not being in 'Ego'...can you see the difference?  When you Love yourself enough to receive, you are better able to give...  Today is a day to feel the energy of recognition for all that you are and all that you do!
Blessed be...