You have to stop and ask yourself questions once in awhile, so you can check in with yourself to see where you are at this point on your souls journey. If you are moving farther away from where you want to be, then stop and ask yourself: “What do I need to do right now to put me back on my path?” At least by asking you’re taking on the responsibility for your own life’s direction.

At times, it’s good to let go of the rivers edge and let the flow of life take you to where you're suppose to be. It can feel quite liberating when you do let go and give into fate. Suddenly the opportunities and choices become exciting, and yet you still feel safe in letting go of the outcome. Of course there are other times when it makes more sense to grab a pair of oars and steer yourself in a certain direction.

Your choice is your own freewill – hang on or let go? At least you’re asking yourself the questions, which will assist your soul in answering you and telling you what it wants and needs.

Tips on Making Better Choices for 2009

• When you take responsibility for your life and the choices you make, you’ll be able to tap into the power of your soul, to listen to the intuitive wisdom that’s inside you and apply it to your outside world. Next time you make a decision, stop for a moment and ask yourself: “How do I feel about this decision?” “Does it feel positive or negative, and why?”  Simply by doing this, you’ll be accessing your own intuition and be guided to make better choices. By making better, smarter, considered decisions, you’ll no longer be a victim of circumstance, but have the power and ability to change your outcome.

• It’s always your choice as to what kind of day you want to have. Even before your foot touches the floor – try smiling. You don’t need a reason. By just smiling, you’ll begin your day with a positive attitude. It will even send a spark of upliftment into your aura, which will assist in putting you in an upbeat mood. As I so often say: “All thought creates reality” so, by starting off your day this way, you’ll attract more positive vibes and opportunities.

• Intuition can be an excellent resource to assist you in making decisions or choices. Here’s another technique you may want to try. Imagine two roads in front of you with individual signs representing each decision. Take your time as you walk down each road and observe all the surroundings. Notice everything. Do you feel positive or negative? Are the roads rugged or smooth? Is the landscape rich with greenery or is it barren? Use this technique for small decisions at first, as you build your intuition and confidence.

• Choose from the heart. If I’m having difficulty understanding someone, I try to look beyond what I’m seeing in front of me. Layer upon layer of life’s issues may be covering the goodness that’s inside that person. People will also put up a front as a form of protective armor, because they were hurt in the past. I choose to look or feel if they have a kind pure heart. I choose to look for the good that’s in every person and in every situation. It may not be easy at times, but I try.

• At some time or another, we’ve all made bad choices in our lives. Hopefully we learn from them, try to not to do them again, and move on. By making peace with a bad choice from the past, it will help you to move in a more positive direction to make future choices. Decide right now, at this very moment to strive to make better choices in the future. By this simple act, you’re making a commitment to yourself and to your soul to be all that you can be. Choose wisely and the regrets will be few.