Well, it’s been about one month since I walked through the ‘new door’. What a wonderful change to my life. Why are we so afraid of change? Change allows for the new to enter our lives. Fear holds us back from being the person we have grown to become, to experience life to it’s fullest. An interesting part of this change is running into all the people from my past when I was involved in the sailing/boating world. It feels as though I am coming full circle to a time many years ago when I was truly happy, and people have been really noticing the change in me. (Gee, I never thought it would be that noticeable… ). It’s all part of growth. I’ve been through years of challenges that have caused me to look at life differently, to assess what is important. I feel as though I am on the backside of that wave now, surfing and resting for a bit, just enjoying life. I’ve been meeting some wonderful people and reconnecting with people from my past. I’ve lived in Mystic for 28 years now yet it is only recently that I am seeing and experiencing living here with new eyes and feeling.
“Everything seemed different to her, as if she had just arrived and needed to visit the museums, the historical monuments, the fashionable bars and restaurants. It’s odd how, when you live in a city, you always postpone getting to know to know it and usually end up never knowing it at all.” (Eleven Minutes ~ Paul Coelho)
So again, why are we so afraid of change? Change requires TRUST. Trust in the Universe. Trust to follow our hearts. Trust to chase our dreams. Trust to believe.
Yes, we’ve all been hurt, burned, betrayed… what an awesome lesson that life provides us, if only we take the time to reflect and discover the lesson that has been given to us. Chances are these lessons have been given to us to show us how important it is to live in the moment, to just experience life, NOW. And, to be true to our Self. If we live in the future, we live with expectations. Does that mean we shouldn’t have dreams? No. To have a dream provides direction, an intention to the Universe. To SURRENDER that dream is to TRUST.
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)
Walt Whitman, “Song of Myself”
Just for today I will be happy. This assumes what Abraham Lincoln said is true: ‘Most folks are about as happy as they make their mind up to be.’ Happiness comes from within; it is not a matter of externals.
Just for today I will try to adjust myself to what is; not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my family, my business, and my luck as they come and fit myself to them.
Just for today I will take care of my body. I will exercise it, care for it, nourish it, not abuse or neglect it, so that it will be a perfect machine for my bidding.
Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought, and concentration.
Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do someone a good turn and not get found out. I will do at least two chores I don’t want to do, as William James suggests, just for exercise.
Just for today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, speak diplomatically, act courteously, be liberal with praise, criticize not at all, nor find fault with anything, and not try to regulate or improve anyone.
Just for today I will try to live through this day only, not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep them up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will have a program. I will write down what I expect to do every hour. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. It will eliminate two pests: hurrying and indecision.
Just for today I will have a quiet half hour by myself and relax. In this half hour sometimes I will think of God, so as to get a little more perspective into my life.
Just for today I will be unafraid. Particularly, I will be unafraid to be happy; to enjoy what is beautiful; to love; and to believe that those I love, love me.
A few weeks ago I was following a discussion thread about synchronicities, specifically the 1111 “phenomenon.” It turned a little interesting when someone mentioned that we see what we want to see. So true! I personally believe in free will, that we make our own choices. It is our choices in life that creates our reality. Yet, we are ALL interconnected so it is the choices and energy of all life that fine-tune our experiences. When we put out a thought, we attract similar thoughts, similar energy. This is the Law of Attraction.
As I’ve written in previous posts, synchronicities are signs along our path. Lots of synchronicities equates to the notion that our life is in balance and we are “going with the flow,” we are living in harmony with our life’s path.
But, seeking signs and messages is not the same! A sign or message needs to be noticed, not sought. They occur as something out of the ordinary, causing us to take notice. Many times they will occur in 3s. They are usually felt as an “ahhhh” moment.
If I were to crawl around a field long enough looking, I would find a four-leaf clover. Not the same as sitting down and seeing one right next to you.
Or, if I were to lay down outside and watch the sky for a period of time, I’m sure that I could make out a cloud that looks like an angel or a heart. Not the same as being distracted from what you are doing, glancing up at the sky and seeing a distinct image in the clouds.
Or, what is becoming more common as people are searching more desperately for answers are those that go to multiple intuitives till they find one that answers their questions the way they want them answered.
Or, reading multiple “horoscopes” until one is found that resonates with what feels right. Not the same.
If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.
~Author Unknown
After a long period of analyzing, thinking and listening to messages, it is time for me to make some changes. I’ve owned my own herbal and natural products business for the last 11 years; making soaps, lotions, oils, etc. The time has come to dissolve the business and allow new doors of opportunity to open. One reason is that the pricing of my raw materials is skyrocketing and the shipping fees have become prohibitively expensive. My profit margins are not enough to justify continuing the business. Another reason is that my pleasure in creating the products is no longer there. It’s time to change direction when an endeavor becomes an energy draw. So, I’m in the process of tying together all loose ends. I start a new job on Monday that I am very excited about.
Letting go of stagnant energy allows for new opportunities to enter. Also see my related post: When the universe speaks.
A few weeks ago I was following a discussion thread about synchronicities, specifically the 1111 “phenomenon.” It turned a little interesting when someone mentioned that we see what we want to see. So true! I personally believe in free will, that we make our own choices. It is our choices in life that creates our reality. Yet, we are ALL interconnected so it is the choices and energy of all life that fine-tune our experiences. When we put out a thought, we attract similar thoughts, similar energy. This is the Law of Attraction.
