The universe responds to our energy, to our vibration, like a tuning fork. But this is not a one-way street- we, reciprocally, respond to our environment, too.

This means that when we want to feel effective in life, to feel resilient and able to adapt and respond, to be in flow- it helps to get really clear on both how things around us affect us and what we in turn are bringing to the world.

Sometimes that means rearranging some furniture or a room. Sometimes it means setting new boundaries in relationships. Sometimes we have to change our morning or evening routines to set us up for better days and better sleep.

Sometimes it means recognizing that if we keep encountering similar situations again and again, we are a part of that. The world is not happening to us but happening for us, as uncomfortable as that may sometimes be.

Is there a specific goal or intention you have right now in your life? And now get really honest: are your actions and your environment truly aligned with that goal? Or are you saying one thing and acting another way? If so, no shame. It happens. But here’s an invitation for you: what small shift(s) would get you a little closer to alignment? What can you do to match your insides with your wants?

Take your power back. Write your story. Become the steward of your life, your dreams, your energy.