Beyond “I love you” or the sound of a baby’s laughter, one of the sweetest sounds we can express and hear is “Thank You!” Most of us say it often enough. We speak these words causally, with elation or honor and, at times, with a regrettable tone when we cover up how we really feel.

Take a moment and think about that for which you are grateful. In this moment, sense how these words feel in your body when you speak them. They tend to express either a deeper or more surface part of yourself. There is no right or wrong, so keep that in mind.

I am ridiculously grateful to be alive. Words pale next to the profound joy I feel about the fact that I get to be here and be alive, right now. In every moment, but especially at night, I’m so grateful that I have physically, mentally and spiritually made it through another day with as much grace, presence and kindness I could muster in each moment.

I curl up under my comforter and say, “Thank you God.” Then, watching my breath with a soft mind, I drift between states of consciousness. Being present to my gratitude and to the breath of my personal existence links me to, well, ME. I take this time to embody my own energy, the essence that is Laura. I figure if I cannot come home to myself, at least at night, where am I? So, I ask you, “Where are you?”

I go there with presence. I go inward, as deeply as I can to the essence of my life and life’s work. I feel the gratitude for the people and events in my life, including all of you. For all of this, and so much more, I am truly grateful. So, to you my friends, I say “Thank you for being in my life!”

As the forthcoming Holidays flow to you, take some time and come home to yourself every night. These are sweet moments. Fill yourself with loving kindness—simply from you, to you. Then your cup is genuinely filled to effortlessly share love and gratitude with others.

If you do this every night through the holidays, you will have a different experience of your life and loved ones. By New Year’s Eve it will be a habit—a habit with profound benefits for your life. No since waiting for a date on the calendar to proclaim it’s time to change. Now works, because now is all there is.

Right now, to you, I send my gratitude and love,

Laura

As you know, change happens, whether you are ready for it or not. Having my intuition up and running 24/7 is the greatest gift. For me personally, it allows me to watch my own energy field and find answers to questions. I always know which way to turn, allowing me to feel at ease and contented. That, to me, is pricesless.

I created Unlocking Your Intuitive Power: How to Read the Energy of Anything for these reasons--to help you find direction, hone in on your abilities and purpose, and to sharpen your intuitive skills.

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When I was preparing to record this audio program, the brilliant staff at Sounds True said, "Laura, don't bring a script." So I did not--I sat down in the chair, put my headphones on and intuitively spoke this program in two days. I know it will help advance your abilities and move you in the direction that is just right for you.

With Love, Laura