“You alone are the judge of your worth and your goal is to discover infinite worth in yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks.” –Depak Chopra

After completing the eighth grade at the Catholic school I attended, I transferred to the local junior high. I had been with the same group of students since kindergarten and it was overwhelming to go to a new school. I was excited to meet a new friend there, but was so afraid she was repulsed by my mouthful of metal braces. I remember I tried to reassure her by declaring, ” I am sure you will like me better next week when my braces are off.” Ouch!

Have you noticed that those childhood insecurities seem to follow us along throughout life? That nagging voice in the back of the mind that constantly worries and stress– Am I good enough? Will I be liked? Am I okay?

Our worthiness may seem elusive if we look for validation from the outside world. Worthiness is not based on your financial portfolio, career achievement, or the car you drive. Worthiness is an inside job and a conscious connection we make knowing we are an extension of the creative energy of life itself. We are loved unconditionally just as we are.

Recognizing our worthiness lifts us into a sense of well-being. We have an inner knowing that each aspect of self— spirit, mind, body and emotions— is an intricate part of our wholeness. We experience an appreciation of this holistic nature and how it all works together for our highest good.

This sense of gratitude and appreciation expands into a powerful presence of love. Love opens us to Infinite Wisdom available to us at every moment. Wisdom is the creative spark, inspiration, and illumination that shows up just when we need it. It can appear as needed information, project support revealed or simply a connection from a friend. Wisdom is inner knowing that all is well.

Yet this can all feel elusive when we are stressed, worried and hurried in life’s busy world. It takes conscious effort to stop, listen, and allow ourselves to be nurtured and nourished.

Take time to step away from your calendar, computer and commitments. Schedule a time and place where you can renew and replenish. Hone your spiritual practice in on your sacredness. Celebrate your Oneness with the Divine. And when that nagging voice pipes up to criticize, simply reply, “STOP IT! Go Away! I choose only high vibration thoughts today.”

You are beautiful just as you are. You are worthy and powerful. You are amazing.

You are loved.