We hold these truths to be self-evident

Happy Fourth of July week! I can already feel the anticipation for the holiday as business calls aren't returned ('she's on vacation this week'), the summer aisles at Wal-Mart are full of eager shoppers stocking up for the big day here in a town where everyone is usually 'last minute' and more focus is being placed on politics and the war.

So are you ready and sparkling? Or do you feel a bit frazzled and fizzled out as you approach a day off? How will you spend the four of July this year?

As is my custom, this is the time I encourage you to give thought to the vision you have for the remainder of the year. Check in with your goals, pick up the pace and keep your eyes open for the people/places and situations that are coming together for your highest good. The stars are aligned in your favor!

Each year at this time I remember the seed of an idea that was planted in the minds of our forefathers as they created a document that would influence each and every one of us: We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.

They were writing about each of us. We are one and I believe our thoughts and actions influence one another. So dust off your dreams and declare your independence from old habits and negative thoughts that no longer serve you! This is the time to boldly claim the vision you have for a new day and a new you. As you take action on what you truly want, you'll be doing us all a favor by reminding us that it is possible, in this land of the free, to have it all.

We have the freedom to think whatever thoughts we want. We have the freedom to choose whatever reactions we want to give. We have the freedom to create a life worth loving...right now...today. And for those freedoms I am grateful. I give thanks that this original Mastermind group of visionary men like Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson came together to express their thoughts and claim and record them with total trust that they were doing so in the best interest of their fellow man.

But with their vision comes responsibility. Are you taking 100 percent responsibility for your life? If there are areas that are leaving you feeling less than the inspired, creative loving child of God that you are, will you make the effort to change the people and the circumstances that are holding you down and back? I believe you can you are and you will.

I support you on that path! Have a bang up fourth that's full of fun, friends and freedom.