The new millennium is here. What a perfect time to look at the value of our lives and discern where the momentum of this new era is going to take us. Do we feel the freedom to soar into the new year or is the same old baggage hanging off of our backs dragging us down and holding us in the past?

One of the major blockages that often arises is the feeling that we have to hide parts of ourselves, our human qualities, in order to fit in or to seem like we are a certain type of individual. In order to let go of this energetic block, we have to accept and embrace who we are no matter how we may perceive ourselves. How can we see ourselves as human and be secure with what we see?

The first step is deciding what kind of life we really want to live, the life of our dreams. We must know what we want in life so we will know why we want to clear the blocks that we have created. If we could rewrite our life, how would we want it to be? Once that picture is firmly in mind, we can ask ourselves what steps we need to take to make that life become a reality.

Then write down immediate and long-term goals and take concrete steps to create them. Be realistic about what can be done. Achievement deserves a reward of recognition. It gives us incentive to reach for more.

It is important that we remember to create that life according to our own dreams, not the desires of someone else. We do not need anyone’s permission to live the life that is the most fulfilling to us. We do not have to do what we have been told is spiritual, successful or acceptable. We have only to follow our dreams and our intuitive sense of direction.

The second stage is letting go of emotional blocks. How do we let go of old relationships and old lifestyles without creating the same patterns in new relationships, new jobs and activities? By clearing out the old emotions without covering them up. Allow all emotions to be felt - anger, sadness, fear, frustration and sorrow along with happiness, peace, joy and love. It is helpful to write the feelings down in a journal in the same way we would talk to an old friend.

Another fast way to clear old emotional clutter is to watch the people who bother us and push our buttons. These are the folks who have accepted the job of showing us our shadow side. This is what we need to accept and love about ourselves instead of trying to hide or change. Once we accept and love what we want to hide, we are free. No longer will we be controlled. Remember that we all have traits of greed, selfishness, etc. Look for the gift in the characteristic. There is always a positive side to each character trait.

Clearing emotional baggage is the step that takes the most time and energy. It is hard to accept parts of ourselves that we feel are negative. Finding the hidden gift is finding our freedom. We no longer have anything to hide and no one to hide from. Making peace with our shadow self allows us to see the golden side of our personality as well.

Creating a sacred space in our home is the perfect way to finish up the important work we have done. The center of our home is a symbol of the center of the universe, the center of ourselves - our Spirit within. We can remind ourselves of our beautiful center each time we are in our home by creating a space that brings that to our minds. It can be as simple as hanging up a beautiful picture accompanied by flowers and an object that means something special to us. Each time we look at this space, we are reminded of our wholeness, our great health and the Spirit that resides within us in every moment. These creative steps can and will lead us to the peace in our lives that we all desire.

Toni Elizabeth Sar’h Petrinovich, Ph.D. is a visionary, weaver of grace, quantum physicist and multidimensional traveler. Born with memory of the etheric worlds intact, Toni uses her gifts to expand the same re-membrance within the consciousness of other beings. She is the owner of Sacred Spaces in the beautiful San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State where she conducts personal sessions, retreats and etheric readings for all those drawn to the authentic Self. She is the author of The Call - Awakening the Angelic Human and its accompanying CD, DNA Re-Awakening. Toni is also a direct channel for the Light Orbs who are the Guardians of the Soul. She does long distance healing, spiritual counseling, soul readings, light orb readings and chakra readings by appointment. For more information regarding Toni’s work or to contact her by telephone or email, please see her websites: http://www.sacredspaceswa.com and http://www.angelichuman.com