I usually spot these beliefs by how hard one tries; as if only by some superhuman effort can one deserve any happiness at all. If you are harboring such destructive beliefs, you will remain separate from your heart. Recognize these beliefs for what they are: absolute, complete and life-destroying lies. They are not truth of you.

The truth is you are spiritual light being, a child of God, sweet and lovable, pure and simple. Embrace it. Inhale it. Remember it. Believe it! And stop trying. You are loved and lovable. You don't have to work for it. It is there for you because of who you are.

If you have lost touch with this truth, take in a slow breath. Do you question your right to air? Of course not. You take in air without effort by virtue of being human. In same way, receive from Universe what lies in your heart, by virtue of being divine. So be it! Happy creating!

Now as I watch Mackenzie I am once again so thankful for gift that she is showing me. I realize that sadness I feel is not really about Mackenzie separating from me. It is separation I created within myself a very long time ago. I never allowed myself to FEEL emotions of it all.

I know that I have judged Mackenzie at times during this separation process. Now I realize that feelings I have been projecting onto her are ones from past. But because I am allowing myself to feel everything and am telling that pre-teen girl inside of me that she is accepted and loved for separation process she went through years ago, I no longer need to control Mackenzie.

I am so thankful for this gift and for many more I know will come. Mackenzie has reflected me as a little child. Now I guess it's time to see teenager. Oh, boy! This ought to be fun!!!

Terri Amos is a spiritual coach, motivational speaker, wife, mother and step-mom. It was on her path to self-discovery, self-acceptance, and true authenticity that Terri was guided through meditation to share knowledge she was experiencing first hand in a unique journal that is spiritual, practical, revelatory and prescriptive. Titled, Message Sent, book chronicles her day-to-day journey of challenges and healing with love, candor and humor. In addition, she offers reader benefit of her insight and inspirations and shares tools she found helpful to herself.

Terri Amos is a spiritual coach, motivational speaker, wife, mother and step-mom. Click here to find out more about Terri Amos