If you visit this blog regularly, you probably rely on your intuition to help you navigate through life. Whenever you have a problem, you most likely look inside yourself for the answer. If you're like me, sometimes the answer pops up instantly, and other times you remain "in the dark" until you receive clarity.

Here's something to remember: The solution never exists at the same level as the problem. For example, if you are worried about something and search your mind for relief, you will only get more of the same. Therefore, it is most effective to move to a different level of self in order to perceive the solution.

Enter yoga, showers, and dreams. Almost every time I have a challenge within myself, I get clarity "on the mat." About an hour into a yoga class, my spiritual self reveals a truth that shines a light on my petty problem and puts it into perspective. I've heard many people say that the shower is what does it for them. Perhaps the water allows your energy to expand and communicate guidance more clearly. Dreams are powerful vehicles for truth as well, as our defenses are down and we can hear and feel what our psyche would have us know.

So next time you're in turmoil about one of life's many challenges, step out of your mind for a bit and allow your higher self to take the wheel. It may take a day, or it may take a week, but a solution will emerge and return you to a place of peace.

Today is the Winter Solstice -the shortest day of the year. Three days from midnight tonight we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the renewed light in all of us.

It's interesting that the light emerges three days after the darkest day of the year. It is typical to have a funeral three days after someone dies, and of course there are three days between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. According to Doreen Virtue, the number three symbolizes the presence of ascended masters such as Jesus and Buddha.

I believe that we are rebirthed many times throughout our lives. What if, when we've been lost in our own wilderness of drama, addiction and trauma, it takes three days for our light to once again emerge along with our inner peace?

I've always been aware of the delay between right action and feeling good, but now I'm wondering if there is some metaphysical rhyme or reason to the number three.

Regardless, if anyone reading this is currently making choices that "miss the mark" (literal translation for sin), now is your time to return to Right Action, for in three days - on Christmas morning - your light will be once again shining bright.

With the holidays upon us, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season from Anna and I. My grown up Christmas wish (stolen from my fav xmas song) is that we choose peace in every moment and let the stress rest!