Yet still why do I doubt myself? When faced with a situation I can always count on my intuition and my intuitive guidance and figure out what is the right course of action. I check in on a regular basis with my higher self and heart. I can read the energy of a situation and tell what it's about. I know this.

Yet, I am human. You are human. We get caught up in the mind. We get caught up in the drama. We doubt ourselves because we really do want to make the very best decision and we don't want to make any mistakes. We want to do what's for the best of ourselves and others so, sometimes, we struggle with the answer. We doubt ourselves. I don't think self reflection is necessarily a bad thing. I think if we can come to terms in our heads and hearts with a probable course of action and then run it past a close confidante is a good idea.

I feel we can be bombarded with doubt due to low self esteem and low self worth. We can reference the past and see how things went before and project how things might turn out. We can project our fears, our worries and insecurities. But ultimately there are not real bad decisions. There are just decisions. It is when we avoid our right to make a decision and let things flounder do we get in real trouble. Because once we step up to the plate and do something we build our confidence and we learn from our experiences.

The real shame is when we don't do anything at all. It's when we allow ourselves to be paralyzed by our fear that we get in trouble. Whatever course we take leads us to learning, experiencing and growing. We strengthen our backbone. We gain confidence and self assurance. We trust our gut feeling, we take a risk, we take a chance, we do something to propel us forward! That's the beauty of our life. That's what it's all about.

So, sometimes, things don't turn out the way we hoped for or anticipated. We still took risks. We learned things about ourselves and others by simply walking through our doubts and fears and just experiencing life. What beauty! Yes, sometimes we get hurt and let down. We find ourselves once again on the ground, dusty and dirty. But each time we pick ourselves up, hold our head up high and continue to walk our walk we are stronger and more assured. We find we spend less time on the ground, less time dusty and dirty and less time limping.

When I first became a certified Angeltherapy Practitioner by Doreen Virtue about 7 years ago, I was so enthusiastic about trying out all the new things I had learned. I am telling you the truth when I say I had no self confidence. I was clueless, didn't know what I was doing. I wanted to be an Angel Therapy Practitioner so much that I risked all of my fears and just kept doing it anyway! I did have to deep breathe through giving out my business cards, almost hyperventilating. I gave free readings and energy healings for friends, then strangers to build up my self confidence that my guidance and intuition was accurate. I had this deep knowing that I was supposed to do this even though I doubted my ability that I could actually do it! Now I look back and say, wow, I did it. I trusted my intuitive guidance and my angelic messages.

I went through a terrible divorce 15 years ago. I had to raise my one year old son on my own, while putting myself through college to get my teaching degree and support us at the same time. I didn't believe I could do it. I doubted my book smarts, parenting skills, and ability to make it on my own, to support us. It didn't matter that I doubted myself I still did it. I had friends and family supporting me. I did get my degree, sometimes crying myself through class. I became a teacher and have had the pleasure of educating children for over ten years. I raised my son until this point, on my own, now he is 16 years old. I overcame my doubts. Even when my ex husband and his wife tried to waver my self confidence. I bless them, because they helped me build my backbone. They showed me my limitations and I walked through them. I now have a respectful relationships with my ex because I finally realized my self worth and demanded it. I didn't have to convince him of my worthiness. I show in my actions my authenticity.

I look back on all the things that I went through and see that what I walked through made me a stronger, more confidant person. I can base my ability to trust my intuition and guidance on how well I previously navigated situations. I can reflect on how I can use the wisdom from past experiences to enhance my judgment on things I'm presently dealing with. I can look to the future as an indication of how things keep getting better and easier.

Can we trust our higher selves and inner wisdom to let go of doubt and fear? We can do this by placing ourselves in the New Earth energy, getting into the universal flow, and stop resisting the process. Go with the flow. Trusting. Allowing. Be-ing.

When we slow down and check in, we can get all the answers and confirmation we need. If we need extra confirmation, a friend or loved one is only a phone call away. Just knowing we are in the right place, at the right time, utilizing all of our gifts and talents and realizing we are dearly loved is enough to allow us to release our doubts and let go of fear.

David Posnack Jewish Community Center (JCC), Sports Complex 5850 S. Pine Island Road in Davie All the workshops are held in the Sports Complex which is located to the left of the lake when facing the building. 954-434-0499 ext. 100 or 118

Long distance or in person sessions with Stefanie: * energy healing * chakra balancing * angel reading * etheric cord cutting ceremony * intuitive counseling * Indigo/crystal parenting

I tend to doubt my judgment. I've made poor decisions in the past. I've hurt myself and others. I wish I did this. I wish I didn't do that. I turn myself upside down and inside out rehashing how if I made this decisions it would have turned out differently. I doubt myself.

I'm ready to release my ego. I know that all decisions I've made have led me to this place...to being the person I am. I love and accept myself in this moment. I am proud of how far I've come. I can look back and see where I was and I can look forward and see where I'm going. I know it's all good.

I forgive myself for "seemingly" not always making the right choices. I forgive myself for my naivete. I accept the way things have turned out in my life.

I surrender my doubts to you sweet Spirit. I trust my judgment. I trust my Divine guidance. I know that I am in the right place at the right time. Please continue to infuse me with your loving guidance.

And so it is.

Amen.